About this role
Job Overview The Sanitation Supervisor oversees/directs the sanitation department team in all areas of sanitation for production areas / machines.
Job Responsibilities
- Organize, lead and supervise sanitation employees; solves problems before they develop.
- Observe/evaluate processes and draws on experience to make independent decisions on issues relating to sanitation processes and improvements.
- Provide assistance and guidance to sanitation employees, providing them with what they need to accomplish daily tasks and achieve goals.
- Communicate effectively and makes sound decisions.
- Evaluate employee performance.
- Administer discipline when needed.
- Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.
- Delegate responsibilities as needed.
- Schedule employee vacations.
- Maintain accurate records and employee files
- Motivate by example.
- Process daily employee issues and complaints. o Listen well and provide tactful feedback.
- Work closely with the quality control department, assisting with information gathering and follow-up.
- Assure a safe work environment.
- Ability to work overtime as needed with little or no notice.
- All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
- All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager. Required Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree or commensurate experience.
- 4 years of sanitation experience or more.
- In depth understanding of manufacturing sanitation processes.
- Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
- Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to line personnel.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues. Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree.
- SAP experience.
- Management or supervisory experience. Working Conditions
- Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
- Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
- Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
- Product weight: up to 50 lbs.
EEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.