Food Safety Supervisor (HG)

Torrance, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Joining Kings Hawaiian makes you part of our ohana (family). We are a family-owned business for over seventy years respecting our roots while thinking about our future as we continue to grow and care for our customers and the communities we serve. Our ohana members build an environment of inclusivity as they freely collaborate pursue learning through curiosity and explore innovation as critical thinkers. Beyond that we are also passionate about supporting the long-term health and well-being of our employees and their families. If youre excited to rise with our team come and join our ohana!

Working under general supervision the Food Safety Supervisor will lead and coordinate sanitation and food safety operations across the facility to ensure all production areas equipment and processing environments meet regulatory GMP and SQF standards. The position is responsible for supervising sanitation personnel maintaining sanitation systems supporting pest control programs and ensuring all food safety procedures are consistently executed to protect product integrity. Success in this role is measured by maintaining audit readiness ensuring effective sanitation execution minimizing contamination risk and promoting a culture of safety and quality across departments. The Food Safety Supervisor supports operational excellence by ensuring sanitation programs training and compliance systems operate effectively in a high-volume food manufacturing environment. Employees in this position may interact with their leader daily to receive guidance and feedback. Most non-routine activities may require their leaders advance approval but routine decisions within the general scope of the role may be made independently.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and oversee all sanitation and food safety operations to ensure compliance with GMP SQF regulatory and company standards.
Manage sanitation systems chemicals equipment and tools ensuring proper use safety compliance and effective cleaning outcomes.
Hire train schedule and develop sanitation staff and Food Safety Foremen to support production and food safety requirements.
Conduct and oversee sanitation verification activities including preop inspections ATP testing environmental monitoring support and allergen changeovers.
Enforce workplace safety and regulatory compliance including OSHA LOTO chemical handling and facility safety programs.
Maintain sanitation safety and compliance documentation; support audits and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Coordinate sanitation activities with Production Maintenance Quality and pest control partners to minimize downtime and risk.
Drive continuous improvement in sanitation efficiency safety culture and food safety performance while promoting company
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role.

BASIC AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution or equivalent relevant experience required; Associates or Bachelors degree with emphasis in Food Science Food Safety Microbiology or a related field preferred.
At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in food manufacturing sanitation food safety or quality assurance required.
3 years of experience supervising employees in a food manufacturing or sanitation environment required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Manufacturing only)

Ability to lift 45 lbs.

Ability to stand up to 810 hours per shift.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (JOB SKILLS ABILITIES KNOWLEDGE)

Proficient ability to apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) sanitation procedures and food safety standards within a food production environment.

Working understanding of SQF certification requirements HACCP principles and sanitation verification programs.

Proficient ability to supervise and train employees while maintaining a safe and respectful workplace.

Working understanding of cleaning chemicals sanitation equipment and safe chemical handling procedures including dilution control systems and SDS compliance.

Working knowledge of pest control programs and environmental monitoring procedures within food processing facilities.

Developing to working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook) for documentation reporting and communication.

Proficient ability to read interpret and implement safety procedures operational manuals and sanitation instructions written in English.

Working understanding of basic mathematics including addition subtraction multiplication and division using whole numbers fractions and decimals.

Working ability to communicate effectively with employees and leadership; Spanish comprehension preferred.

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Compensation 70k-100k

Kings Hawaiian is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our ohana.

Required Experience:

Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and oversee all sanitation and food safety operations to ensure compliance with GMP SQF regulatory and company standards.
Manage sanitation systems chemicals equipment and tools ensuring proper use safety compliance and effective cleaning outcomes.
Hire train schedule and develop sanitation staff and Food Safety Foremen to support production and food safety requirements.
Conduct and oversee sanitation verification activities including preop inspections ATP testing environmental monitoring support and allergen changeovers.
Enforce workplace safety and regulatory compliance including OSHA LOTO chemical handling and facility safety programs.
Maintain sanitation safety and compliance documentation; support audits and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Coordinate sanitation activities with Production Maintenance Quality and pest control partners to minimize downtime and risk.
Drive continuous improvement in sanitation efficiency safety culture and food safety performance while promoting company
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role.

BASIC AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution or equivalent relevant experience required; Associates or Bachelors degree with emphasis in Food Science Food Safety Microbiology or a related field preferred.
At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in food manufacturing sanitation food safety or quality assurance required.
3 years of experience supervising employees in a food manufacturing or sanitation environment required.