Sanitation Supervisor (shift: swing/evening) - MiLa

About MiLa

Duties/Responsibilities

• Supervise Plant Sanitation Process: Manage and lead a team of sanitation workers, ensuring proper training, scheduling, and adherence to standard operating procedures

• Facility Cleaning and Sanitation: Coordinate and execute cleaning and sanitation activities for all areas of the facility, including production areas, equipment, and storage areas, in accordance with established protocols and schedules.

• Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including FDA, USDA, and OSHA regulations, as well as adherence to company quality and food safety standards.

• Inventory Management: Maintain adequate inventory levels of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment, and oversee the proper storage and handling of these materials.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to optimize sanitation procedures, efficiency, and effectiveness.

• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of sanitation activities, including cleaning schedules, inspection reports, and corrective actions taken. Prepare regular reports for management review.

• Training and Development: Conduct training sessions for sanitation staff on proper cleaning techniques, safety procedures, and chemical handling protocols.

• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as production, quality assurance, and maintenance, to ensure effective communication and coordination of sanitation activities. 
  

Supervisory Duties

• Leads and motivates the production team in a manner consistent with the company’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values

• Meets with direct reports on a regular basis and conducts performance evaluations in coordination with Talent & Culture

• Actively participate in company-wide initiatives to support company improvement

• Represent the department in cross-departmental projects and company-wide meetings

• Lead projects outside the regular scope of work, as necessitated by business needs

• Promptly works directly with management and Talent & Culture (Human Resources) on employee relations issues as needed and in accordance with company policy

• Participates in recruiting and interviewing process with Talent & Culture

Required Skills & Abilities

• Spanish is preferred but not required

• Highly organized and independent approach to follow-up tasks

• Proven track record of completing tasks to a high standard of professionalism and attention to detail

• Desire to work in a fast-paced, demanding food production, startup environment

• A passion to make the plant-based meat industry succeed

• Experience in the food industry is a plus

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in sanitation or related field, preferably in a food manufacturing environment is required

• Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of either Google Suite or Microsoft Office

• Strong commitment to food safety and employee safety

• Experience ensuring premises, assets and communication ways are used safely and effectively

• Experience preparing accurate reports for upper management

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Thorough understanding of sanitation principles, chemical handling procedures, and regulatory requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with employees at all levels

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
  

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Prolonged periods working on the production floor, standing & walking

• Frequent walking and carrying items

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds regularly w/out accommodation & 50 pounds regularly w/accomodation

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