What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Supervisor position at Land O'Lakes Inc?
Sanitation Supervisor The Sanitation Supervisor provides leadership and guidance in the areas of sanitation, sanitary design, risk analysis and HACCP. Operational Pre-Requisite Programs for the Quality Department. Primarily responsible to support all phases of sanitation, sanitary design and pathogenic environmental risk control for the Kiel facility. This individual is part of the Quality Department and will report to the Quality Assurance Manager. This role is responsible to: own, manage, understand, communicate and lead sanitation and ensure all sanitation activities are being performed in an effective manner for both the Cheese and Whey Plant at the Kiel Facility. The position will interact with operations at all levels, corporate QA, 3rd party vendors, R&D and be a vital contributor to Land O'Lakes, Inc., sanitation and food safety programs for the site. Hours: 1st Shift (4am-1pm) – This role may require off shift hours, weekends and Holidays as needed. Essential Functions: Provides 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, Chemical, programs and documentation. Leads continuous improvement efforts within the plant to ensure sanitation programs are developed and implemented within the production organization. Drives 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. Oversees the implementation of concepts to support hazard analysis, risk assessments, sanitation, continuous improvement and system/process application. Continuously evaluates 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 applicable quality, environmental and safety regulatory considerations. Excellent communicator, experienced at delivering training. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or related field with Operations Management and 3 years of food, beverage or dairy sanitation experience OR High School Diploma and 5 year of Sanitation experience in a food, dairy or beverage industry. Experience implementing leadership and leading people in a manufacturing/production environment. 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 SQF, Food Safety, and/or HACCP preferred. Understands Hala and Kosher claim requirement. Salary Range: $79,200 - $118,800. In most cases, candidates offered employment expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges. 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. Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k). Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy. Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. Land O’Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world. For disability accessibility or disability accommodation help, please call our HR Solution Center at 844-565-4748, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT. View your application status here.
Salary : $79,200 - $118,800
