Sanitation Supervisor, Days
Sanitation Supervisor, Days
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Job Description
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!
WHATS GROWING AT VAN DRUNEN FARMS AND FUTURECEUTICALS WE ARE!
As a global growing and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the worlds best companies Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level. We provide a family- oriented company and an opportunity to grow professionally and personally.
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Sanitation Supervisor takes ownership for the safe implementation of the Drum Dry Facilitys (Strongheart and Mechanic St.) standardized sanitation processes procedures and programs including production line wet and dry cleaning master plant sanitation and cleaning and custodial duties and staff. This individual will be responsible for the safe execution of these responsibilities complying with Van Drunen Farms quality program standards and expectations driving continuous improvement of the plant sanitation practices and monitoring plant chemical consumption and controlling costs. The Sanitation Supervisor partners with the Production Manager Quality Manager Production Supervisors Maintenance and the broader team as appropriate to support safe and efficient production operations. This position requires a formal understanding of sanitation methodology sanitation best practices a passion and skill for training problem-solving skills leadership skills and the ability to influence without authority. The sanitation Supervisor will be responsible for the plant sanitation effectiveness participate weekly in pre-operational inspections and accountable to key quality and sanitation metrics such as sanitation effectiveness and the environmental monitoring program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supports all sanitation activities at the facilities ensuring that all sanitation goals are being met while supervising the plant custodial staff.
- Ensures completion of all Master Cleaning scheduled sanitation / housekeeping items.
- Monitor and report swab results and investigates any Out-of-Specification (OOS) results by using formal problem-solving techniques. Develops corrective and preventative actions and completes required reporting.
- Educates the plant production teams on OOS corrective actions using one-point lessons continuous education and hands on training.
- Drive continuous improvement sanitation activities to maximize the production capacity of the facility and decrease down-time for cleaning.
- Monitor chemical inventory and cleaning supply levels and work with our chemical supplier(s) to maintain sanitation equipment and systems.
- Manages sanitation personal protective equipment (PPE) hoses tool inventory and maintains these storage areas.
- Leads/Participates in plant continuous improvement efforts and projects.
- Regularly audits Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and reports findings to key stakeholders.
- Primary owner for sanitation management of change actions and evaluation or establishing plant SSOPs.
- Understands chemical titrations and troubleshoots issues with cleaning chemical concentrations.
- Uses the established escalation procedures to properly communicate plant opportunities.
- Ensure that all cleaning equipment and infrastructure is in good condition and report any maintenance issues.
- Responsible for developing designing and conducting sanitary design inspections of new equipment.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Responsible for the overall safety coordination development and evaluation of the custodial employees.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws including approving vacation time and filling out transaction forms.
- Timekeeping interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
JOB EXPERIENCE:
5 years working in a food manufacturing/production setting with a preference to working directly in a sanitation leadership or function role.
3 years of leadership supervisory and/or managerial experience.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Knowledge of Food Microbiology
- Sanitation Methodology and Theory
- Hygienic Design / Sanitary Design
- Computer skills including use of MS Office programs (PowerPoint Word Excel etc.) and email.
- Supervisory and Leadership skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively train motivate and communicate with staff.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Must be a problem-solver who uses good judgement and continuous improvement techniques.
- Bi-lingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
EDUCATION:
- Certification and formal training in food sanitation practices.
- Associates or Bachelor degree preferred
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Required
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Bending walking and standing up to 75% of a scheduled shift
- Lifting and carrying weights up to 50 lbs.
- Working with and around chemicals and in a wet environment.
- Primarily day shift but also available to support a 3 shift round-the-clock operations.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.
- Expected Pay Range: $28.37 - $33.42
- Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Benefits Available:
In the Van Drunen Family of Companies commitment to excellence is in everything we do!As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the worlds best companies we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly values-driven company youll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!
Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences life experiences knowledge creativity innovation unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture but our Companys achievement as well.
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process please contact us at .
Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes CVs and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
