Sanitation Supervisor

Sanitation Supervisor The Sanitation Supervisor provides leadership and guidance in sanitation, sanitary design, risk analysis, and HACCP. This role is part of the Quality Department and reports to the Sanitation Manager. The Sanitation Supervisor owns, manages, and leads sanitation programs and ensures all sanitation activities are executed effectively. This position partners with sanitation quality team, operations at all levels, Corporate QA, third-party vendors, and R&D, and is a key contributor to the site’s sanitation and food safety programs for Land O’Lakes, Inc. Shift and Working Hours: Sunday thru Thursday 11:00PM to 8:00AM – This role may require shift flexibility along with an on-call rotation, weekends and Holidays as needed. Salary: $70,800 to $106,200 - In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges. Essential Functions: Provide expertise and functional leadership relating to the implementation and execution of Sanitation, Chemical, Pest Control programs and processes within the plant. Manage and lead the day-to-day Sanitation activities program, equipment inspections, chemical programs and documentation. Oversee and document the completion of the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and verification of the MSS activities. Lead continuous improvement efforts within the plant to ensure sanitation programs are developed and implemented within the production organization. Drive knowledge and understanding of sanitation practices throughout the plant; provide best practices expertise surrounding cleaning practices, CIP systems and sanitary design of equipment and processes. Continuously evaluate facility sanitary conditions, assessing risk based on food safety and public health principles, prioritizing corrective actions, and verifying sanitation activities and validation testing. Responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations. Maintains, executes and documents any environmental monitoring investigations. Support site Quality Management team with other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: 2+ years' experience implementing leadership and leading people in a manufacturing/production environment. Forklift and scissor lift certification Required Education (Must meet ONE of the three): Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related field with Operations Management with 2+ years' of food, beverage, dairy sanitation experience, OR Associate’s degree in a comparable field of study with 3+ years' sanitation experience, OR High School Diploma and 4+ years' of Sanitation experience in the food, dairy or beverage industry. Preferred Qualifications: Skilled in project management orientation and implementing organizational change related projects. Uses explicitly defined visual processes to track and follow-up on assignments and take appropriate corrective action. Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex documents and responding effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Experience making effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to management. Knowledge of chemical usage and safety. Certified in BRC or SQF, Food Safety, PCQI and/or HACCP. Understands Halal and Kosher claim requirement. Physical Requirements: Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds Frequent movements include walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment Working in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present Required to work scheduled shifts which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. 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