Team Leader - Sanitation

Rich's•Brunswick, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Team Leader's responsibility is to manage a sanitation team and monitor and ensure proper sanitation for the facility. This role requires managing, coaching, and developing the sanitation team, ensuring adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and TPM principles. The position involves working flexible hours, including weekends, and requires the ability to lift 50 lbs, work in challenging environmental conditions (wet, dusty, ladders), and safely handle chemicals. The Team Leader is also responsible for writing work orders for equipment repair, maintaining sanitation training matrices and verification records, preparing lines for pre-op inspections, and assisting other departments as needed. A positive and respectful attitude, along with a commitment to safety and reporting any incidents, is essential.

Requirements

3 years of supervisory experience in a food-processing, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization, preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment
Demonstrated knowledge and application of sanitation processes in a food, chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, food allergens and pest control
Demonstrated knowledge of refrigeration
Demonstrated understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates, processing times, change-over times, etc.
Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)
Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment
Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations including basic statistical analysis
Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software
Experience with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and TPM
Be able to work flexible hours
Be able to follow company policies
Be able to lift 50 lbs
Be able to work in wet and dusty conditions and be able to climb ladders
Be able to use chemicals in a safe manner (follow chemical instructions)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Manage, coach and develop the sanitation team
Monitor and ensure proper sanitation for the facility
Write work orders for any equipment needing repair
Maintain the sanitation training matrix
Maintain sanitation verification records
Prepare all lines for a pre-op inspection in a timely manner
Assist other departments as requested in a safe and timely manner
Report any incidents of harassment to your Manager or Human Resources Manager
Work safely at all times and report any unsafe conditions or injuries immediately