Description

• Oversees daily operations of the sanitation department.
• Monitor and confirm that machinery, equipment and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized for efficient production.
• Arrange to have appropriate records prepared and maintained.
• Work closely with production supervisors and management.
• Supervises, train and develop sanitation team members.
• Develop and follow sanitation procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), USDA and FDA regulations for all sanitation tasks.
• Set up, stock and maintain cleaning equipment and supplies
• Comply with, understand and enforces all company policies and standards.
• Inforce and follow all Food Safety and Plant Safety policies, practices and protocols.

• Previous Sanitation experience is required
• Prior experience in food manufacturing plant or similar; meat experience strongly preferred
• Current or previous management or supervisor experience.
• Extensive knowledge and technical skill in sanitation and meat processing jobs and chemicals
• Managerial skills; good interpersonal relations; ability to handle conflict.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Player with leadership skills
• Experience in leading groups of manufacturing employees, including setting team and individual objectives, managing individual and team performance and building a team approach to problem solving.
• Outstanding communication skills in order to lead engage and motivate individuals and/or teams.
• A thorough understanding of manufacturing principles and leadership applications within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Detail oriented and strong analytical skills
• Highly organized
• Spanish/English bilingual desired but not required

• Frequent sitting, standing and walking, which may be required for long periods of time
• Slippery floors, cold temperatures, and loud ambient noise
• Required ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
• Safely handling and being exposed to chemicals.
• May be exposed to stressful situations and schedule changes.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50# unassisted
• Resume required  
  We are an equal opportunity employer.  EOE/Vet/Disabled