Sanitation Supervisor
BoDeans Baking Group
- Le Mars, IA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and manage the facility’s sanitation program, including the development, implementation, and maintenance of Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), sanitation records, Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS), and compliance documentation
- Maintain and operate the sanitation software system, ensuring accurate data entry, tracking, and reporting
- Ensure the facility is always audit-ready from a sanitation standpoint; serve as a point of contact for customer audits, FDA inspections, and third-party audits related to sanitation and chemical usage
- Oversee the pest control program and ensure alignment with regulatory standards and internal policies
- Ensure strict compliance with all regulatory sanitation guidelines, including those from the FDA, NSF, CDC, and other relevant agencies
- Promote a safety-first culture by enforcing the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), proper chemical handling, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Supervise and coordinate all daily and periodic cleaning activities, ensuring the use of correct methods, equipment, and chemicals in accordance with food safety standards
- Collaborate cross-functionally with production, Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse departments to plan and execute sanitation activities
- Actively participate as a member of the HACCP team and support ongoing food safety initiatives
- Actively participate in safety meetings, required training sessions, and scheduled workplace inspections
- Oversee allergen control and dry-cleaning procedures to prevent cross-contamination and ensure compliance with food safety standards
- Support the environmental monitoring program in collaboration with the Quality department
- Monitor sanitation key performance indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions as needed
- Train, coach, and develop sanitation team members on proper cleaning procedures, food safety principles, and workplace safety practices
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance sanitation processes, efficiency, and overall effectiveness
- Other duties assigned by supervisor
- Must be highly motivated, able to follow direction, and perform assigned work duties independently with minimal supervision
- Must be able to speak, listen, and effectively communicate with team members both verbally and in writing
- Must be able to work collaboratively with multiple departments and plant leadership
- Able to read, understand, and strictly follow written procedures for multiple controlled processes
- Able to compose policies and procedures pertaining to cleaning and sanitation
- Good understanding of and strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Policies (GMP)
- Able to identify areas that need attention and either address or report as necessary
- Able to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints
- Must be able to accurately take instructions and keep records
- This position involves regular bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting
- Required to stand on their feet, walk and perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day
- Able to kneel or squat on an occasional basis and climb stairs on a frequent basis
- Use hands to grip, pinch, handle, reach, or feel on a frequent basis
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods with frequent repetitive hand motions for keyboard and mouse use and occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, and lifting/carrying of less than 15 pounds
- Adherence to the company attendance policy is required, including expectations of punctuality and limited unapproved absences.
- Must be able to travel as frequently
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
- Experience working in a food processing environment required
- 2+ years of experience in food manufacturing sanitation in a supervisory role
- PCQI and HACCP certification required at start of employment or completed shortly after hire
- Extensive knowledge of chemical use in the cleaning/sanitizing process
- Sound understanding of GMP's, SQF, HACCP, OSHA, and USDA regulations
- Proficient in authorizing MCS/MSS and SSOP’s programs
- Experience with cleaning in an Allergen changeover environment a plus
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office