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 Affirmative Action Employer.