Sanitation Supervisor

Job Summary:

Bongards' Creameries is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to be our leader and expert on our sanitation practices. This position is based out of our Humboldt, TN facility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the Master Sanitation schedule to assure compliance.
• Specifically, responsible for plant sanitation processes, ensuring that all sanitation procedures are executed according to set guidelines.
• Ensure the highest standards of quality, product safety and employee safety are maintained at all times in the facility.
• Work closely with maintenance/waste water departments and our Sanitation Rep. on ensuring all equipment and programs related to Sanitation are being optimized.
• Coordinate the Sanitation function for the bulk, loaf and slice line, and other areas assigned.
• Conduct equipment inspection for cleanliness after sanitation process has been completed.
• Monitor and maintain optimal amounts of cleaning chemicals and cleaning PPE.
• Attend production and sanitation meetings as required to meet overall business goals.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and the Production Manager for appropiate staffing levels.
• Train and coach production and sanitation employees on the sanitation process.
• Conduct probationary employee performance reviews
• Responsible for shift schedule to include: work area assignments, employee vacations, employee breaks, and overtime assignments.
• Coordinate production startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and experimental runs.
• Coordinate with Payroll department on any necessary changes to employee schedules or timecard.
• Maintain the facility in an audit ready state for customers or regulatory agencies.
• Ensure CIP and post sanitation documentation is completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Must have at least 5 years of food manufacturing experience including sanitation experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity and must possess general knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interact with integrity and a high level of professionalism with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to assess issues, make quick decisions, implement solutions, and influence change.
• Strong project management skills.
• Professional presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrates an ability to manage a variety of priorities while meeting deadlines
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in Food Processing Industry. Natural and Processed cheese manufacturing experience is highly desired.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Operations Management desired.

Working Conditions:

• Office in a food manufacturing environment, some office setting.
• Extended periods of sitting, standing and typing on a computer is required.
• Light lifting may be required, up to 50 pounds.
• Willing to travel about 10% of the time.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends as business needs require.

Benefits:

• Medical - Prescription Drug - Dental - Vision
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability, life and voluntary insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Profit Sharing
• Internal Career Opportunities