Sanitation Team Lead

REPORTS TO

Senior Specialist, Sanitation

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting with the completion of the Food Safety & Sanitation programs and activities at the plant level. The scope of the position involves building and improving on sanitation programs which will prevent defects. This position provides daily leadership to Sanitation technicians and is responsible for successful coordination of task completion and communication between cross-functional departments.

Must be willing to work a 12-hour Day shift of- 2-2-3 shift rotation

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and train the Sanitation Technicians as they execute their daily tasks relating to sanitation activities and practices.
• Oversee the execution of corrective and preventive actions relative to sanitation & pest control.
• Ensure the completion of sanitation/janitorial/special project tasks for full-time, temporary, and contracted personnel.
• Direct staff to execute pre-operative and post-operative cleaning and sanitation practices.
• Collaborate with the food safety team to correct deficiencies within the environmental monitoring program.
• Provide input on the development of SSOPs.
• Organize sanitation activities with third-party pest control operators.
• Ensure adequate inventory is maintained for chemicals, supplies, and equipment regarding sanitation tasks.
• Participate in the development and improvement of the facility's sanitation programs.
• Work within proper environmental and hazardous waste disposal requirements.
• Represent the department within cross-functional plant teams to assist and make recommendations for sanitation activities throughout the facility.
• Assume additional related responsibilities as necessary.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience

• At least 2 years of sanitation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 1 year of food manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Previous sanitation experience in food industry is preferred

Physical Demands

• Able to climb ladders and perform tasks on a ladder or at heights
• Ability to operate powered equipment (Fork Trucks / Scissor Lifts)
• Ability to operate forklift, floor scrubber and other janitorial equipment
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Push / Pull up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather
• Able to walk and stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time

Other

• Mandatory overtime may be required, occasionally with short notice
• Occasional seven-day weeks
• Confined Space Entry and Fall Protection required
• Must adhere to strict attendance policy
• Physically demanding position
• Practicing under Good Manufacturing Practices and Regulatory Food Safety Program
• Must have desire to work in constantly changing, progressive environment

• Must be able to manage a quality staff and direct work activities
• Able to communicate with all levels of factory personnel
• Proficient computer skills