Sanitation Supervisor

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Reporting to the Sanitation Manager, this position provides supervision and direction of plant Sanitation employees & activities within Company goals, Department objectives, and health and safety requirements to achieve customer quality requirements, production efficiencies and cost effectiveness. The Sanitation Shift Lead Hands report directly to this position.

SHIFT:

Afternoons

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Supporting the Sanitation Manager for all aspects of Sanitation in support of our operations

Oversee and evaluate effectiveness to meet all job requirements and ensure sanitation compliance with all Company and regulatory requirements

Direct Sanitation Lead Hands regarding staff and related work

Administration of the Sanitation systems, including but not limited to:

ensure all paperwork/documentation completed related to QA, Safety, Environment and other related areas for Sanitation programs;

manage FFC Sanitation Work Orders;

create and manage the Sanitation SOPs for all equipment;

manage all Master SSOP plans;

manage chemical, cleaning, and supplies stores inventories;

ensure all JHSC requests are met;

and maintain Sanitation department MSDS.

Train & develop Sanitation Staff in processes & procedures for safety and sanitation

Maintain safe working environment (LOTO, Fall Protection, etc) in compliance with MOL requirements for Sanitation throughout the facilities

Create, maintain, update and implement FFC Sanitation Work Training Manual for individual equipment

Participate in Plant and Sanitation audits (internal & external) as required

Supervision, coaching and monitoring Sanitation Staff in a non-unionized food manufacturing environment

Responsibility for all sanitation functions, including setting sanitation standards & SOPs

Responsibility for pest control programs & waste disposal management programs

Compliance with GFSI standards, maintaining the highest standards for quality, customer service and recognizing that Food Safety is Number #1 priority

Other duties as assigned/required

Flexibility to work different shifts as needed, and able to work most weekends

The core hours for this position will be Monday to Friday, 3pm to 11pm. And Saturdays, 11am to 11pm based on a rotating shift with the day shift Sanitation Supervisor.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

Minimum 3 years as a Sanitation Supervisor within a large automated multi-line Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) plant

Food Industry experience (bakery, meat, poultry or seafood), familiarity regarding Food Safety and related audit requirements, are all preferred.

GMP, HACCP, and all relevant health and safety requirements

Knowledge of QAD or other ERP systems, and EAM or other work-order systems, are an asset

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED

Additional education (college, tech school, etc.) is preferred

Formal training/certification in sanitation Best Practices would be ideal

OTHER SKILLS REQUIRED:

Demonstrates a strong knowledge of Health & Safety and good manufacturing practices including Food Safety and audit requirements

Proficiency with Occupational Health and Safety regulations

Ensures open and effective communication

Strong organizational and communication skills, trouble shooting, process improvement skills and mechanical aptitude

Excellent written and communication skills in English (additional languages an asset)

Good proficiency in Microsoft Applications or equivalent

Action-oriented & self-starter

We thank all applicants for your interest in the position – Please note that candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted by May 7th. No agencies or phone calls please.