Sanitation Lead

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist Sanitation Supervisor to manage all activities necessary for the cleaning and sanitizing of production areas and production equipment on a daily basis while ensuring that all duties are performed in accordance with SSOP (Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures), HACCP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Points), FDA (Food & Drug Administration), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), all safety policies and procedures, and any other established policies and requirements
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel and sanitation crew the dismantling of production lines and equipment in preparation for cleaning
• Demonstrate Good Manufacturing Practices
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Inspect sanitation activities (Projects, Cleaning, etc.) and participate in pre-operational inspections
• Conduct weekly inventory of sanitation supplies and chemicals
• Conduct daily chemicals concentration testing and making sure that door foamers and hand washer machines are working properly
• Maximize efficiency by operating at or above standard output levels
• Familiarity with all department positions and equipment
• Review the department paperwork for accuracy and legibility
• Maintain daily communication with supervisor regarding all current and potential issues/concerns (safety, plant, cleaning, personnel, etc.) and offer suggestions for correction/improvement
• Ensure all sanitation employees receive breaks and they are not abusing them
• Assist and train department employees (including new employees)
• Troubleshoot mechanical or quality problems to produce a quality work in a safe and efficient manner
• Work with supervisor on qualification reviews
• Assist Supervisor to monitor and enforce safety
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Quality Manager of the department

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to properly lift, push, pull 20-100 lbs. repeatedly and up to 800 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to work standing up for up to 10 hours
• Basic math, computer, chart reading, and record keeping skills
• Have mechanical aptitude (including ability to troubleshoot)
• Ability to understand a production schedule and Master Sanitation schedule
• Leadership and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication, time management, and work ethic
• Willingness to work efficiently and safely
• Ability to work independently and/or in a team setting
• Desire to produce a quality sanitation work
• Need to be available every other Sunday to cover the sanitation department
• Excellent attendance