Ventura Foods · 21 hours ago
Sanitation Supervisor
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $88K/yrVentura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. The Sanitation Supervisor will provide leadership to the sanitation team during the 3rd shift, ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the food manufacturing facility while complying with food safety policies and regulations.
Food ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Manage and provide guidance to sanitation team by providing a daily schedule for the Sanitation Department, and any other duties assigned by management. This includes enforcement of employee’s attendance, company rules, safety rules, and sanitation department requirements
Responsible for maintaining inventory and ordering of cleaning chemicals, cleaning equipment, and replacement parts for the Sanitation Department. Work directly with Ecolab representative to provide necessary support for site
Develop and implement on-going training programs in POKA. Work with L and D department to ensure compliance with POKA program. Assist in training employees in sanitation and operations on cleaning of equipment as needed
Conduct routine daily post cleaning inspections including ATP program. Review Sanitation records, CIP charts, CIP flow rates and chemical concentrations for accuracy utilizing any of the software programs at the plant level: i.e., 3D Tracer program, Redzone and plant specific software, recording charts from portable skids
Conduct, document, and or attend meeting with department or cross functional employees
Manage both the Sanitation Department labor & supply budgets. Establish routine cadence to report status of overall department budget to Department Manager
Responsible that all sanitation equipment is in good working condition. This includes routine inspections, escalating issue and working with maintenance or other third-party resources to ensure preventative maintenance is completed. Ensure aging or non-operative equipment is replaced
Collaborate and support plant microbiology in PEM (environmental monitoring program) program execution
Evaluate, update, and execute the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) to reflect changes in equipment design, new equipment, and the cleaning process. Act as subject matter expert representing Sanitation in scheduled audits
Ensure Ventura Foods Sanitation Program is followed and adhered to
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Prior Supervisory or Lead position experience required
Knowledge in C.I.P. & C.O.P. cleaning techniques
Must be mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot problems both mechanically and physically
Experience in leading employees and communicating effectively in order to achieve company goals
Ability to positively motivate people and provide discipline when necessary
Preferred
Bachelor's degree, and/or equivalent experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
Annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions)
Company
Ventura Foods
Ventura Foods – a leading producer of custom and proprietary dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, oils and other flavorings. It is a sub-organization of CHS Hedging.
Founded in 1867
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Richard Mazer
Retired CEO and President
Bassam Fawaz
SVP & Chief Information Officer
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