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Role Purpose Statement

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for developing and directing the Sanitation program and ensuring that all current Food Safety Standards are being met within the responsible Customer Service Center (CSC). The job incumbent is responsible for implementing, inspecting, monitoring, and verifying sanitation and food safety systems within the responsible Customer Service Center (CSC).

The Sanitation Supervisor will ensure sanitation staff competences and skills meets the requirements for the activities performed.

The Sanitation Supervisor will verify the sanitation effectiveness results and will take appropriate actions as needed in a timely manner.

Promote Food Safety Culture though maintaining sanitation standards and awareness within the employees and leadership.

Responsible for the implementation, maintenance, and ongoing execution of the food safety preventive control programs (Policies, SOPs, SSOPs, Cleaning Schedules, Master Sanitation Schedules, and Associated Records) within the assigned facility.

Main Accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with all government regulatory agencies' standards (for example, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), etc.)
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, corporate food safety, quality standards, and regional food safety and take appropriate corrective actions when needed.
• Inspecting the manufacturing process to determine sanitation protocols, considering the best solutions regarding processes, tools, technologies, scheduling, etc.
• Coordinating and monitoring Cleaning Schedules and Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS)
• Monitor and verify the sanitation program by performing daily inspections of the manufacturing facility and reporting and escalating any irregularities.
• Create and distribute work schedules for the sanitation staff.
• Create and ensure the pre-operations process is being conducted to ensure sanitary standards are met prior to production being initiated.
• Monitor the preparation and use of cleaning chemicals.
• Keep "Right to Know" stations / Safety Data Sheets (SDS) current and compliant.
• Orchestrate and conduct annual chemical, SSOP, and all other CSC-specific training required.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across all functions.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with the applicable food safety, CCPs, oPRPs, and PRPs.
• Monitor, maintain and verify all sanitation records for correctness and completeness.
• Keep Cleaning Schedules, Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS), and SSOPs updated.
• Review the environmental monitoring, cleaning and sanitation swab results for trends and proper corrective action.
• Work with the FSQS process owner to conduct an environmental monitoring risk assessment, review, and reassess the program.
• Work with the FSQS process owner to create a viable zoning program, review, and reassess (determine necessary interventions).
• Participate in the Food Safety Team as a sanitation process owner.
• Work with Engineering and Maintenance during modifications, such as new facility or equipment installations, new processes, or any change that impacts food safety, to ensure the sanitary design principles are considered.
• Assess the sanitary design of the facilities to correct or mitigate any potential risk derived from it.
• Manage the Pest Control program and work in collaboration with Pest Control 3rd party.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent knowledge required.
• ServSafe certification
• One to three years conducting sanitation in food related field required
• Working knowledge in developing and implementing Cleaning Schedules, MSS (Master Sanitation Schedules), and SSOPs (Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures) in food manufacturing
• Proven analytical and leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to develop and lead others to obtain desired results & achieve budget
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), FDA, USDA, and HACCP regulations
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills required, combined with an aptitude for multitasking
• Be a collaborative leader who inspires, manages, coaches, engages, and respects people.