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Northgate Market · 2 months ago

Sanitation Supervisor

Irvine, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$69K/yr - $78K/yr

Northgate Market is a company focused on food safety and sanitation, and they are seeking a Sanitation Supervisor. The role involves maintaining food contact surfaces and executing sanitation standards while ensuring compliance with USDA and FDA regulations.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageRetail

Responsibilities

Maintains Plant’s food contact surfaces and non-food contact surfaces in all areas & equipment in pristine and optimum conditions throughout the shift

Executes Company’s GMP program and strictly abides by its policies

Under the direction of Quality Assurance, executes the food safety & quality assurance programs of the plant

Under the direction & supervision of Sanitation Manager & QA, works with specialized vendors to develop, implement, and execute all sanitation standards operational procedures, (SSOP’S)

Assists Quality Assurance in the implementation and monitoring of all USDA pre-requisite requirements such as Listeria, allergens, and traceability

Assists Sanitation Manager in managing all cleaning-related chemicals in plant

Performs the correct dilution ratios of chemicals and trains and monitors that the Sanitarian team abides by them

Responsible to always wear appropriate safety gear while performing work duties and ensures that all personnel under his supervision wear it as well

Reports immediately any deviation or policy failure

Ensures that all equipment is properly and safely disassembled, clean, rinse & sanitize and reassemble back together in a proper and safe way, according to Safety & SSOP guidelines

Must have a basic understanding of USDA, FDA, and Health Department on-the-job demands

Responsible for the implementation and execution of all Sanitation Standard Operational Procedures, (SSOP’S)

Assists Quality Assurance in the implementation and execution of HACCP

Manages all cleaning-related chemicals, performs the correct dilution ratios, and trains all personnel in its use

Ensures that all chemicals are always locked and secured in a previously assigned place

Responsible for his safety and the safety of his direct report

Always executes the Lock-out / Tag out program

Ensures that they always wear the correct safety gear to perform the job and that all sanitation personnel wear it as well and reports any deviation of policy

Works under the direction of QA in executing correct pre-operational inspections and having the plant ready for USDA inspection in time

Works closely with Production Associates and QA in preventing potential cross-contamination situations

Maintain a safe work environment by properly implementing the IIPP (Injury Illness Prevention Programs)

Completes sanitation log records daily, as per QA directive

Works closely with Maintenance department to prevent water-related damage in processing equipment

Works closely with Quality Assurance department in the execution of the Pest Control program

Promote health and safety in the workplace

Maintains plant in optimum and pristine sanitation condition

Display good work ethic, resourcefulness, and organization

Reports immediately any malfunction issues and/or missing equipment parts as well as any damaged equipment while performing the daily tasks

Ensures that every associate works as previously assigned in the department’s weekly schedule

Ensures that all direct reports take the assigned breaks promptly as per Company’s policy

Leads by example in proper uniform and work gear

Trains all direct reports in proper filling of sanitation records, as per Quality Assurance guidelines

Trains all direct reports in the lock out / tag out program, as per Company’s policy

Trains direct reports in proper equipment prep prior to wash down

Manages water consumption in Plant

Performs the SSOP training manual in EACH piece of equipment and trains direct reports in its implementation and daily execution

Maintains peripherical areas of plant in acceptable sanitary conditions such as associate’s restrooms, locker rooms and break rooms

Maintains the trash and other peripheral areas outside the plant in proper sanitary conditions

Leads by example in maintaining an exceptional GMP program in his/her person, team, and workplace

Keeps chemical cage area always locked

Maintains a solid attendance record

Qualification

HACCP CertifiedFood manufacturing knowledgeLeadership skillsBasic food handler certificationMathematical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCustomer service commitmentSpanish speakingAttention to detailTeamwork

Required

Must have solid leadership skills

Must be HACCP Certified

Must have a basic food handler's certification

Basic knowledge on Food manufacturing, processing, and sanitation

Ability to understand and effectively communicate the daily pre-operational inspections and constant sanitation of plant

Must be able to work independently or in a team environment

Must be able to lead, delegate, monitor, and follow up

Must have effective communication and mentoring skills

Must have a very strong Customer service commitment

Able to resolve operational problems related to projects and minimize delays or unexpected cost increases

Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with effective communication skills and ability to work in a high output environment

Ability to develop creative solutions to problems and challenges as they are identified and resolve them in a timely manner

Able to demonstrate attention to detail and follow through in all areas of responsibility

Ability to develop & coordinate project plans / projects and communicate changes and progress effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the department associates, peers, and Plant Management

Must be able to lift 30 Lbs. frequently and 40 Lbs. occasionally; stand, reach, climb, and lift frequently

Must be able to use calculator to perform general mathematical functions

Must be able work with others and coordinate cross-contamination prevention with co-workers

Must work with minimum or no supervision

Must have an excellent attendance record, reliable and flexible when seasonal work is occasionally required

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment