Sanitation Supervisor

We are seeking a highly skilled Sanitation Supervisor to join our team at Old Dutch Foods Group. This is a critical role that requires strong leadership and supervision skills to maintain a clean and safe working environment.

About the Job:

• Ensure the packaging and process machinery areas are kept clean and meet HACCP standards and specifications.
• Coordinate the activities and workflow of sanitation workers in a cost-effective manner.
• Train, administer, and enforce company practices, policies, and procedures.
• Report any issues that cannot be immediately resolved.
• Recommend and/or make decisions regarding employee status, including hiring, discipline, safety, and promotion.
• Direct, train, and lead the sanitation crew in proper cleaning procedures.
• Maintain personnel records and required sanitary documentation.
• Handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
• Make quick, sound decisions in the company's best interest.
• Motivate staff and ensure a safe work environment.
• Conduct daily inspections of equipment and areas before production begins.
• Understand the cleaning process and estimate the number of workers needed for tasks.
• Manage any production operations occurring during the night.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a crew to safely and efficiently complete tasks throughout the building.
• Maneuver around machinery for 50% of the workday.
• Climb ladders/stairs as needed throughout the day.
• Lift and carry loads weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work at a computer station for 20% of the workday.
• Demonstrate strong people skills, including the ability to defuse volatile situations.
• Maneuver cautiously on slippery floor surfaces.
• Inspect and clean equipment as necessary.
• Work in varied environments: hot, humid, cold, noisy, wet, and odorous.
• Lead and train a diverse workforce to maintain quality and sanitation standards.
• Complete safety training and adhere to all requirements.
• Work 40 - 45 hours per week.
• Maintain dependable attendance.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse employee population.
• Exhibit good decision-making and leadership skills.
• Take on responsibilities with little or no direction.
• Demonstrate all cleaning duties to properly train workers.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of HACCP, FDA, and OSHA regulations.
• Familiarity with food processing manufacturing.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office; experience with JDE is a plus.
• Strong leadership skills with attention to detail and good communication abilities.
• High school diploma or GED and at least three years of experience in sanitation supervision or equivalent.

Benefits:

• Medical & Dental: Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans to support your well-being.
• 401(k): Company-matched retirement plan to help you save for your future.
• Health Savings Account: Flexible spending options for qualified medical expenses.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday policies to promote work-life balance.
• And more.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience.