3rd shift Sanitation Supervisor - Wayne-Sanderson Farms : Job Details

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Sanitation Supervisor directs the day-to-day activities of the sanitation team surrounding the cleaning and sanitizing process for the poultry processing facility while maintaining compliance with all company, regulatory agency, and legal guidelines, regulations and laws. Provides the overall coordination, observation and evaluation of the sanitation team and the daily sanitation process.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Oversees the day-to-day activities to ensure that all sanitation employees follow cleaning procedures for production lines and the facility to meet/exceed Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), USDA and FDA guidelines

Partners with Quality Assurance to ensure a food safe and sanitary environment following all specifications and USDA requirements

Assures strict enforcement of all safety, OSHA, FSIS, USDA and HACCP regulations.

Partners with Sanitation Manager and other departments/shifts ensuring departmental and location goals are met or exceeded

Mentors, coaches and trains/cross-trains employees to encourage career development; provides consistent feedback concerning strengths and opportunities for improvement

Administers performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis

Assists in performing regular housekeeping, SQF and regulatory audits

Identify opportunities for improvement, present to appropriate leader, and implement, lead or participate in solution implementation

Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where mandatory and ensure others adhere to safety practices helping to promote a zero-accident culture

Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role is a Leader of People role with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent; Associates degree preferred

HACCP Certification preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Minimum three (3) years applicable experience in food manufacturing environment; poultry experience preferred

Demonstrated three (3) years leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their interactions and potential hazards

Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP and HACCP

Good computer skills with ability to input and review information

Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner; multi-lingual strongly preferred

Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs

Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work extended shifts (holiday, weekend and/or extended) as business need requires

Ability to work in cold/ humid or hot/ dusty environments as needed

Ability to stand and move through facility throughout entire shift

Ability to work around live and/ or raw animal odors

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.