Sanitation Supervisor

Purpose of Position:

Maintain the cleanliness of the facility and ensure processing and storage areas are cleaned and sanitized on proper schedule.

Accountabilities:

• Implement and follow Sanitation SOPs (SSOP).

• Manage the location's sanitization supplies and chemical usage.

• Manage and supervise the location's sanitation crew.

• Maintain and update sanitation manual based on new corporate guidelines and statutory regulations.

• Supervise the location's chemical safety / right to know program.

• Supervise the location's sanitation program requirements.

• Handle the proper management and employee training for GMP's, procedures and personnel safety.

• Develop relationship with chemical supplier and ensure proper chemicals are being used.

• Interface with the Operations Manager and/or Maintenance Manager for Quality Assurance issues and the established standard operating procedures, including preventative maintenance programs.

• Maintain open communication with all Managers to ensure Del Monte's quality standards are maintained at all times.

• Responsible for following, promoting, and enforcing food safety practices and food defense within the facility.

• Ensures HACCP, FSMA, federal, local, and company rules and regulations are adhered to throughout the facility.

Minimum Skills Required:

• High School diploma

• 3-5 years previous work experience in a similar position

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills

• Good organization, and analytical skills

• Ability to work in cold environment.

• Ability to prepare / measure/ audit chemicals.

• Trainable on forklift driving

• Training on sanitation procedures.

• Trained on chemical handling and crew supervision

• Ability to work as a team player

• Able to lead a group and facilitate training

• Innovation: ability to use creativity and judgment to resolve problems

• Strong leadership capabilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word and Outlook, etc

Preferred:

• A bachelor's degree in Business or similar field

• Deep knowledge of the Sanitation or Manufacturing Industry with corresponding certifications.

• HACCP certified is preferred.

• Advanced MS Excel skills

• Advanced analytical skills

• Bilingual in Spanish would also be a plus

• Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. *

DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE IS AN EEO/AA/V/H