Sanitation Supervisor

Department:  Sanitation

Reports to:  Quality Manager

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Brief Job Description:

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of sanitation department, leading a team of approximately 25 sanitation associates to maintain the processing environment in a hygienic condition according to the Food and Drug Administration, the US Dept. of Agriculture, and company policies. Adhere to food safety, legality and quality specifications. Driving continuous improvement is expected.

Responsibilities Include:

• Training and supervising a group of sanitation associates
• Maintaining team work schedule and monitoring overtime
• Overseeing compliance with standard operating procedures (SOP) and programs
• Coordinating with Quality Manager to make department decisions regarding sanitation
• Promoting a safe work environment in all activities
• Maintaining inventory levels of chemicals and supplies
• Scheduling team work activities to complete daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning requirements
• Communicates issues and concerns to the Quality Manager
• Maintaining accurate documentation of all activities
• Special projects and other duties as assigned
• Work closely with all departments to maintain flow of communication, promoting cooperation between departments

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in related field or minimum 3 years related work experience
• Strong computer skills including MS Excel and Word
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work with all levels of staff and management
• Preferred bilingual Spanish/English abilities
• Strong working knowledge of industrial sanitation practices and chemicals
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated to function independently within area of responsibility
• Ability to follow instructions and willingness to assume responsibility
• Must be able to multi-task, be flexible, and be a team player
• Willingness to share knowledge and function under strong leadership
• Ability to react in fast paced and changing environment  

 Scope of Authority

• All employees have the right to question or refuse a work related directive that is unsafe.
• All employees are expected to take appropriate measures regarding employee, product or equipment

Potential Hazards and Environmental Factors

1. Electrical
2. Chemicals (cleaning)
3. Wet or slippery surfaces
4. Concrete floor, uneven footing
5. Falls
6. Stair steps/ladder

The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required for the position. Flexibility and improvement of job skills are essential to all positions at Great American Snacks.

The health and safety of Great American Snacks, Inc/McCain employees and their families has been our number one priority since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supported by science, and in line with our culture and values, we believe that being vaccinated is the most effective way to protect each other, our families, our customers, and our communities.  It is therefore a requirement that the successful candidate for this role be fully vaccinated and have completed the mandatory incubation period prior to the candidate’s start date with McCain, subject to reasonable accommodations if you are unable to be vaccinated for protected grounds under applicable human rights legislation (e.g. medical or religious reasons).

Great American Snacks is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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