3rd Shift Sanitation Supervisor

Great Lakes Cheese•Plymouth, WI

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor oversees and directs the sanitation department team in sanitation activities for production areas and machines. The role involves leading and supporting sanitation employees, evaluating processes, making independent decisions about sanitation processes and improvements, and working with the quality control department to gather information and follow up. The supervisor also handles employee performance, staffing decisions, scheduling, records, and day-to-day employee issues while helping ensure a safe work environment and compliance with company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the Safe Quality Food Program. The role may require overtime with little or no notice and includes other responsibilities assigned by the manager.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or commensurate experience.
At least 4 years of sanitation experience.
In-depth understanding of manufacturing sanitation processes.
Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
Ability to provide leadership, support, communication, and direction to line personnel.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, and solve problems beyond routine issues.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
SAP experience.
Management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Organize, lead, and supervise sanitation employees, addressing problems proactively.
Observe and evaluate processes and make independent decisions about sanitation processes and improvements.
Provide sanitation employees with assistance, guidance, and resources to complete daily tasks and achieve goals.
Communicate effectively and make sound decisions.
Evaluate employee performance and administer discipline when needed.
Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion, and termination decisions for the department.
Delegate responsibilities as needed.
Schedule employee vacations.
Maintain accurate records and employee files.
Motivate employees by example.
Address daily employee issues and complaints by listening and providing tactful feedback.
Work with the quality control department on information gathering and follow-up.
Help ensure a safe work environment.
Work overtime as needed, potentially with little or no notice.
Follow stated safety policies and procedures.
Produce products in accordance with customer and consumer quality expectations, Good Manufacturing Practices, policies, and the Safe Quality Food Program.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.