Job Title

Sanitation Supervisor would be responsible for effectively supervising and controlling the cleaning and sanitation of processing equipment, utensils and the entire plant environment. The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for the development, implementation, execution and evaluation of the Sanitation Program (daily, non-daily activities) and taking corrective action to prevent product contamination. Job responsibilities Manage, motivate and provide direct leadership to sanitation staff. Manage Sanitation operating budget. Oversee the cleaning and sanitization of equipment, surfaces, utensils and plant environment by providing direction, working hands on to motivate and provide technical support to all sanitation employees and other plant employees as required Plan, execute and follow up all sanitation plan and activities by establishing priorities, scheduling, assigning work and communicating with sanitation staff and key stakeholders frequently and regularly within timelines Audit and report non-compliance and take corrective actions to assure compliance to all quality assurance food safety requirements on a regular and daily basis Plan, actively engage, communicate and provide direction with respect to Sanitation and related activities in all programs such as Quality Assurance/Food Safety etc. Monitor, update Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and participate in audits Hire, orientate, train (one on one, or group training), develop, coach, discipline, respond to employee suggestions and concerns, provide feedback, administer sanitation employee time and attendance records and recognize employees in a timely manner Order, manage inventory and safely store sanitation chemicals Liaise /work with 3rd party sanitation contractors and chemical supplier Technical staff to trouble shoot and eliminate root cause issues of non-conformities Support and execute the Companys Food Safety programs at the facility in conjunction with Quality Assurance, Microbiology and Food Safety. Provide input on sanitation excellence across the organization Support and promote the companys health and safety program, maintain a safe working environment. Weekly reporting on sanitation activities EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge and experience with Sanitation as it relates to Food Safety Practical knowledge of cleaning systems (CIP, COP) and chemicals Practical knowledge of HACCP, GMP, WHMIS, First Aid, Food Safety, CFIA and Health and Safety Regulations, BRC audits Able to work in cold, humid or wet manufacturing environment, work with chemicals and stand/walk 90% of time Relevant post-secondary education 2 years supervisory experience in food facilities Must be flexible to work varying shifts and weekends Proven leadership abilities, detailed and results oriented Very strong interpersonal skills Strong ability to communicate in English and use of MS office tools