JOB DESCRIPTION
- Perform daily sanitation of all processing lines and mixing rooms.
- Ensure food safety and food defense in the plant.
- Directs and coordinates all daily sanitation activities within the processing plant and the grounds surrounding it.
- Promotes a safe work environment through knowledge of the sanitation program and commitment to a safe workplace for all. Ensures that staff are informed of corporate safety requirements and that safety is a priority in day to day functions.
- Develops and implements new methods, procedures, and systems to improve quality and food safety performance, determine and implement corrective actions.
- Lead, motivate and develop sanitation personnel to achieve outstanding manufacturing and sanitation results. Effectively conduct team meetings. Provide a satisfying and rewarding work environment for employees.
- Train sanitation personnel in best practices, safety, to understand SDS information, and the proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Responsible for daily scheduling and efficient resource allocation. Responsible for filling out daily sanitation logs, performance reports and shift paperwork.
- As part of the plant leadership team, provides excellent communication and partnership with the quality control and production departments.
- Coach, counsel, train and develop associate's skills
- Regularly train associates in methods of improving sanitation processes
- Makes certain that all areas are kept clean of waste, debris, and liquids to avoid safety hazards
- Ensures that at the end of the shift all documentation pertinent to sanitation.
- Maintains effective communications between the Manager and shift supervisors.
- Lead and motivate associates to maximize productivity and minimize operating costs.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
Education Requirements :
High School Diploma or equivalent2 years or more in a leadership capacity, experience in production, preferably in the food industry or manufacturing is preferred. (A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)Willing and able to work overtime as neededHardworking, dependableBilingual - English / Spanish is preferredWillingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidaysStrong quantitative skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to think critically.Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.Read and understand chemical labels.Read and understand HACCP along with SQF and OSHA requirements.Demonstrate ability to motivate and train employeesKnowledgeable of SQF and OSHA regulationsTraining, Skills, Knowledge and / or Experience :
Must possess good reading, writing and math skills.Must always be safety conscious.Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.Must be self-directed and able to work without close supervision