The Sanitation Supervisor directly supervises plant sanitation programs and activities to ensure the highest quality and food safety standards.
How you will make contributions that matter.... - Inspects products and equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards.
- Supervises and instructs production team members in sanitary and pest-control procedures.
- Supervise and lead cleaning of equipment and work areas as defined by the COP/CIP/SIP schedules.
- Implement and revise all plant master sanitation schedules in accordance with State, Federal Regulations and Company policies.
- Performs inspections of plant premises for unsanitary practices and conditions. Reports and communicate variances and corrective action plans.
- Monitor HACCP as outlined in the IDFA product safety system and ensure that sanitation activities regarding HACCP are performed and documented consistently.
- Ensure that pest control is effective and meets all internal and external requirements.
- Develops reports regarding regular plant and equipment inspections, areas of concern, and corrective action plans to actively resolve deficiencies.
- Actively apply the production run and sanitation schedules and estimates hour requirements for completion of clean-up and sanitation times. Effective coordination with production to ensure COP/CIP and SIP activities are planned and complete.
- Audit and retain all sanitation and pest control records. Follow record keeping guidelines.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures that are sanitation related.
- Monitor compliance with GMP's
- Participate as member of the Plant HACCP team and ensure that sanitation issues in regards to HACCP are in compliance.
- Manage Environmental Monitoring Program to ensure that all scheduled environmental swabs are completed and documented and if necessary, corrected and re-tested.
- Monitor Drain Cleaning Program. (pathogen Location program).
- Communicate with chemical supplier in establishing and maintaining the proper chemicals and usage of cleaning agents.
- Support Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) programs and activities.
You are best suited for this role if you... - Bachelor's degree in a science-based area (ex: Microbiology, Food Science, Dairy Science) of study preferred, or a minimum of 2 years high level plant-based laboratory experience.
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Experience leading and following food quality and safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications. SAP experience preferred.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles.
- Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
We Support and Care For Our Employees By Providing Them With- Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment
- Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their families
- Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products
Salary: $71,815 - $92,270
In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
