Sanitation Team Lead - 2nd Shift

KETTLE CUISINE LLC•Savage, MD

1d•$24 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

To ensure continuous and efficient operation of the production line to meet customer requirements in accordance with Safety, Sanitation, Quality, Quantity and Cost (SSQQC). To manage, coach and develop direct reports to achieve day to day KPIs. Role and Responsibilities Under the direction of sanitation supervisors, responsible for manual cleaning of support equipment, operation of COP process and completing sanitation processes on schedule within the manufacturing facilities. Responsible for following company food quality and safety standards as well as standard work and operating procedures. Work time is spent completing sanitation processes including support equipment, COP processes, and line work as assigned.

Requirements

2 years manufacturing experience preferably in the food industry
Experience working in temperature-controlled settings
Experience with perishable items
Proven track record in safe working practices[A12]
Excellent interpersonal skills needed for working in a team environment
Goal oriented & well organized
Ability to work all scheduled shifts, on time
Able to interact and communicate with the supervisors and team members[A13]
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Time management[A14]
Leadership –coaching and developing[A15]
Numeracy skills
Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward
Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team [A16]
Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Creative problem-solving skills
Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once
Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments
Passionate about food
Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect
Able to be flexible, versatile, and prepared to handle responsibilities [A17]
Extensive standing
Vision/hearing
Talking
Repetitive motion (hands/wrists)
Climb and balance
Must be available to work overtime and weekends
Qualifications

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual preferred

Responsibilities

Is responsible for adhering to all safe work procedures and practices of safety.
Proactively identified safety issues, including acknowledging both safe and unsafe behaviors
Reinforce and teach Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Perform daily checks of area for non-compliance [A1] and report issues to your supervisor.
Direct labor to execute the sanitation and/or COP processes including breaking down, cleaning, and reassembly of general manufacturing or support equipment for sanitation processes.
Understands and effectively uses all sanitation equipment and chemicals that support line sanitation.
Perform established work practices (Standard Work/SOPs), Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS), Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), chemical titrations, and any associated documentation.
Uses sound decision making skills in the execution of general sanitation duties based on company documented processes and procedures (SOPs, Standard Work, Etc.)
Assist in providing effective solutions to difficult problems by using logic and problem solving skills.
Develops critical thinking skills by looking beyond the obvious to contribute to finding the facts in support of defining the root cause of problems.
Is responsible for personal development by utilizing all company provided training, resources, programs, and experts.
Training and development of workgroup members and new hires.
Ensure finished product conforms to specifications[A2]
Manufacture quality products efficiently within time[A3] and quantity parameters
Drive and motivate team[A4] to meet and exceed daily targets and deadlines
Accurate and timely completion of required documentation to enable clear traceability[A5]
Follow the company GMP’s[A6]
Ensure the production area is always clean and tidy
Remove out of spec material from production line
Complete Date Code and Label chec
Report Downtime to maintenance in a timely manner[A7]
Assist the Supervisor in delegating tasks and managing labor
Record data
Manage ERP system transactions
Manage employees breaks and tardiness[A8]
Communicate and update[A9] all relevant parties of any issues or changes
Conduct Weekly team brief with direct reports
Monitor and action all waste[A10]
Manage, coach and develop direct reports
Take active lead with new employees and temporary labor
Encourage colleagues to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvement
Take instructions from supervisors[A11]
Other tasks as needed