Critical Cleaning Lead

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionLyons Magnus leads the food industry with creativity and innovation, crafting top-quality products across all manufacturing phases, from raw materials to marketing. With over 2,000 diverse items for industrial ingredient and food service sectors, Lyons caters to leading restaurant chains nationally and internationally.At Lyons, our diverse and talented staff is the heart of our organization. We foster a thriving work environment where employees are engaged in shaping both the company's and their own future.The Critical Cleaning Lead guides a team of Sanitation Technicians under the Sanitation Manager to achieve departmental goals and support all sanitation functions. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and a food-safe environment in the processing facility and equipment, performing daily sanitation of processing lines, and ensuring good communication with management, operations, and maintenance departments.Hours: 9:30 pm - 6:30 am(May vary depending on business needs.)Schedule: Sunday-SaturdayLocation: Westlake, OHCore Responsibilities:Manage the daily activities of a team of Sanitation Technicians. Manage technician work schedules and assign work to employees as needed. Responsible for confirming sanitation records are compliant and filled out properly. Ensure that all equipment is properly cleaned, sanitized, and inspected for cleanliness while following lock-out/tag-out procedures and wearing proper personal protection equipment (PPE) per CIP Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures. Must ensure sanitation guidelines and equipment meets or exceeds FDA, HACCP and QA standards. Monitor cleaning chemical concentrations to ensure that they compliant with specifications. Ensure adherence to all safety and sanitation standards and regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Monitor and upkeep inventory of cleaning chemicals and supplies. Train and cross-train employees to comply with Standard Operating Procedures and to use chemicals including acids, chlorines, caustics and quats correctly and safely. Maintain open communication and working relationships with all departments, including QA/QC, Production and Maintenance. Makes recommendations to Manager regarding improvements to Sanitation Department's efficiency and/or effectiveness. Participate in the Lyons Escalation Procedure and communicate issues and important information to the appropriate person in a timely manner. Adhere to company policies and core values. Performs absence of allergen analysis. Performs clean equipment swabbing. May perform other duties as required. Overtime and weekends may be required. RequirementsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Self-Motivated. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and industry standard cleaning procedures. Knowledge of HACCP and allergens. Basic mechanical skills. Establish positive working relationships with Lyons' management and senior support personnel. Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or equivalent plus. 2+ years' experience preferred within related fields. Must be a self-starter, highly motivated and results oriented. Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize high-demands tasks. Strong leadership or supervisory skills with experience supporting and motivating a team. Additional Information Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain the very best people. Lyons Magnus offers a comprehensive benefits plan that include: Health, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Sec. 125, 401(k) plan, and more. If you meet these requirements and are eager to join a dynamic company poised for further growth, please respond with your cover letter, and salary requirements.To learn more about Lyons Magnus, LLC its products and core values, visit www.lyonsmagnus.com or follow us on Instagram or LinkedInLyons Magnus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.*This organization participates in E-Verify.