Job Details:

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing the cleaning of plant production equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with food safety standards as required by federal, state, and local regulations, as well as DFA's customer quality and safety standards. The Supervisor ensures that employees adhere to company policies and procedures, maintaining sanitation quality and departmental efficiency at or above required standards. This role also supports continuous improvement in Food Safety and Quality programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily sanitation of equipment and facilities.
Train, plan, assign, and supervise the work of employees, including performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
Develop, document, and implement cleaning procedures (e.g., SSOPs, cleaning logs).
Train and document all sanitation workers in the safe operation and disassembly of equipment.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Ensure food safety and quality specifications are met.
Maintain and comply with the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Collaborate with management and chemical suppliers to improve sanitation processes and reduce costs.
Supervise, motivate, and train sanitation workers.
Coordinate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance on sanitation issues related to production, new products, and special runs.
Work independently and as part of a team on special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

2+ years of manufacturing experience in the food industry; food industry sanitation experience preferred.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as MSDS, safety rules, and procedure manuals.
Proficiency in writing reports and computing rates, ratios, and percentages for preparing cleaning chemicals.
Skilled in using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
HACCP certification is preferred.
2+ years in a similar role, with experience and/or training in the field.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and time management skills.
Occasionally required to lead meetings or group discussions.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Telehealth services
Well-being support programs
FSA and HSA options
401k and stock purchase plan
Company-paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Fully funded education programs
Employee discount program

Highly recommended to include a resume in a PDF or Word Document format.

*Sponsorship is not offered for this position and applicant must reside in the United States.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

2ND SHIFT (United States of America)

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