Team Lead-Sanitation 1st shift

Office•Pocatello, ID

9h•$24•Onsite

About The Position

The position is responsible for supervising day-to-day shift operations of the Sanitation department. Duties include training and supervision of sanitation personnel, shift scheduling, and control over labor to ensure proper sanitation of all equipment, plant, and grounds. Team leaders must maintain a positive work environment and ensure compliance with food safety and employee safety standards. The Team Leader must also be able to work with limited direct supervision. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with all Critical Control Points and Preventive Controls in their process, which may include one or more of the following: Cook Time and Temperatures, Metal Detection, Canning Process Letter, Cooling Time and Temperatures, Bar Code Reader, Line Clearance, Pre-Operational Cleaning and Sanitation, and Material Usage. Provision for coverage of these responsibilities during an absence includes substitution by another person in the same position or by a trained lead or supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing sanitation environment or 3 years in a leadership role
Familiar with Amy’s products and processes
Experience with standards set by Amy’s, State and Federal agencies, and 3rd party auditors
Assists department leaders in the writing up SSOP’s, and training manuals along with developing forms – able to use Microsoft Office applications
Capable of operating all CIP systems in the facility along with teaching these systems to other sanitors
Knows the SSOP and safety of the majority of equipment used in Production, Kitchen, and Canning
Must be able to communicate ideas and direction to employees in a clear manner
Able to speak effectively in front of a group of employees or visitors is a must
Able to apply basic math calculations i.e. addition, subtraction and percentages
Knowledge of volumes and weights is needed for the mixing of chemicals; able to read a chemical concentration form and mix the proper amount of chemical and water is a must
Able to solve practical problems and deal with multiple situations in a timely manner
Able to function with a diverse group of individuals and resolve issues in an effective manner
Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
Ability to stand and/or walk for several hours a day
Ability to perform manual operations where repetitive motion is required

Responsibilities

Monitors employee safety practices. When deficiencies are observed, coaches individuals and reports them to the Supervisor or manager and completes work orders if equipment needs to be repaired
Trains sanitation personnel in use of PPE’s and Job Hazard Analysis. Assists with chemical safety training to all members on their crew
Ensures that the team completes their weekly tailgate meetings. Helps conduct safety training sessions as needed or required. Ensures that subordinates are doing their exercises before each shift and follows up with those that are not.
Enforces the company safety policies and communicates the safety practices of employees, i.e. lock out tag out, safe lifting, safe use and handling of chemicals, maintain organized work areas.
Provides guidance to their assistant team leaders for each day’s activities.
Seeks to resolve issues (personnel, mechanical, quality, safety, GMP, etc.) directly with department leaders, employees, and other departments. When appropriate, escalates issue to the Sanitation Supervisor or Manager, offering solutions on how to resolve the issue.
Reviews all of the department paperwork (Daily Sanitation Document Control, Master Sanitation Program, Training, Absenteeism, Performance Reviews) and takes immediate actions to make corrections if needed
Conducts random, unannounced inspections on equipment that has been cleaned
Communicates with leaders of other departments to resolve issues or conflicts in a timely manner to minimize production and sanitation downtime. When there is need for supplies, communicates with Sanitation Supervisor or Manager before items run out, i.e., PPE’s, brushes, baling wire, etc.
Coaches sanitors on GMP’s, proper cleaning practices, and company rules. Participates in spot inspections of employees cleaning practices
Coordinates with Production and Kitchen team leaders and/or supervisors when something needs to be cleaned and/or sanitized. Provides good communication of when items will be ready.
Attends meetings as directed by Sanitation Supervisor or Manager. Motivates, leads, and coaches employees to meet sanitation standards and department goals. Addresses non compliance issues with Sanitation leaders and sanitors on a timely basis as well as recognizes individuals or groups for continuous improvements
Ensures the production/packaging lines are clean to ensure an on time start up.
Seeks continuous learning - Attends educational classes and seminars for self improvement / supervisory & leadership skills, technical skills, language (if needed)
Performs other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor
Optimizes the workload for maximum efficiencies while minimizing contaminations and downtime of Kitchen or Production process. Reviews the production schedule regularly to determine needs for shift change.
Assists the sanitors by ensuring that all shift paperwork is properly completed and turned in on time
Ensures that all leaders and sanitors are properly trained on safety, GMP’s and SSOP’s and that this training is documented.
Supervises assistant team leaders and employees working in their area and shift.