Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Join Vermont Smoke & Cure as a Sanitation Supervisor and play a critical role in maintaining the highest food safety standards in our production facility. If you're passionate about food safety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have the leadership skills to drive excellence in sanitation operations, we want to hear from you.
Details
- Location : This job is on site at our facility in Hinesburg, VT
- Schedule : This position's primary work shift will be Monday through Thursday 3 : 30pm – 2 : 00am with schedule flexibility to work with employees on all shifts and attend meetings.
- Compensation : This role is a salary-based position starting from $65,000
- Reports to the Quality Assurance Manager
- Manages the Sanitation Team
Requirements : Job Summary
The role of the Sanitation Supervisor involves ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of the production environment, while also maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. Responsibilities include supervising the sanitation team, ensuring adherence to cleaning policies, and conducting daily sanitation inspections.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership :
Lead and motivate the sanitation team to ensure a collaborative and high-performing work environment.Provide guidance and support to team members, fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.Monitor the performance of sanitation team members and provide constructive feedback.Training and Development :
Train sanitation team members on effective cleaning methods, proper equipment usage, and safety procedures.Facilitate ongoing training sessions to enhance the team's skills and knowledge.Task Delegation :
Manage the Master Sanitation Schedule and delegate sanitation duties efficiently, considering team members' strengths and skills.Ensure proper distribution of tasks to achieve optimal productivity.Evaluate staffing needs and schedule staff as needed.Hands-On Participation :
Actively participate in sanitation of processing equipment and production areas alongside the team to set an example and ensure quality standards are met.Assist in the execution of sanitation tasks, demonstrating proper techniques and efficiency.Documentation :
Maintain accurate records of sanitation activities, inspections, and training sessions.Document any changes or updates to sanitation protocols.Ensure compliance with sanitation metrics and targeted goals.Ensure all scheduled cleaning processes are completed correctly, legibly and in a timely manner.Safety Compliance :
Ensure sanitation chemicals, supplies, and tools are stocked and available.Assists in maintaining Master Sanitation Schedule in an "audit ready” state.Complete all required quality and food safety training.Make recommendations for improvements to the Sanitation Program, Environmental Program, Pest Control.Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent.2-5 years of supervisory experience.Prior experience working in sanitation, ideally within a food and / or manufacturing environment.Competencies
Effective communication skills to interact with team members and other departments.Strong problem-solving skills to address sanitation issues promptly and efficiently.Efficient time management to ensure sanitation tasks are completed within designated time frames.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, Outlook.Physical Demands
Regularly required to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time.Regularly bend and lift up to 50 lbs. and / or 25 lbs. repeatedly.Excellent hand-eye coordination.Regularly required to talk and hear.Regularly required to visually observe objects up close and at a distance.Regularly requires hands to handle or feel and finger dexterity.Exposure to a variety of food facility cleaning chemicals.Ability to work in 38°ree; Fahrenheit temperature and wet environment.Mental Demands
Regularly required to use oral communication skills.Learn and apply new information or skills.Regularly required to demonstrate poise, tact and diplomacy when interacting with the team.Ability to visually discern quality and cleanliness and follow food / workplace safety requirements.