Lamb Weston · 7 hours ago
Team Leader Sanitation
Delhi, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $103K/yr
5+ years expLamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and global reach. The Team Leader Sanitation is responsible for managing sanitation requirements for machinery and facilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading a team to improve sanitation performance and food safety initiatives.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the sanitation and pest control programs, systems, procedures, and databases for the facility
Manage development of standard work, training, cleaning validation, identification of operational savings, line cleaning change-over, and turn-around efficiencies supporting improvements in plant total delivered cost
Manage a set of matrix relationships within facility (Quality, Production, and Maintenance) and influence senior management on alignment of strategies, annual objectives, and project plans
Plan and execute extended outage activities in conjunction with other departments (Quality, Production, and Maintenance)
Direct contracted service providers: Sanitation/Chemical, Pest Control, Lawn Maintenance, and Plumbing
Audit work at set frequencies to ensure proper service is provided
Minimum contact expectations of weekly for pest control and each end of cycle cleanup for sanitation/chemicals
Manage chemical inventories and order as needed using SAP
Increase measurement and improvement of sanitation performance (e.g., KPIs and sanitation performance standards)
Understand and execute the Sanitation requirements for changeovers, non-GMO cleanups, allergen clean ups, and end of cycle clean ups
Utilize technical skills and experience to troubleshoot sanitation and pest control issues
Oversee and manage outside grounds and upkeep (site standards). Examples include painting, power washing, weeding, etc
Evaluate sanitation investment opportunities for capital planning process
Investigate spill point incidents for root cause and long-term prevention
Fully execute functions as outlined in the Sanitation Team Leader standard work document (MDF 103.325.Vxx)
Conduct annual reviews and updates to the Sanitation and Pest Control prerequisite programs for the Food Safety Plan to drive constant improvement and compliance with changing regulations
Support and be plant liaison for corporate food safety initiatives
Lead and manage site team through preparation and execution of all third-party facility and regulatory audits, including, but not limited to, Organic, BRC, FDA, and Customer Audits
Lead plant overall conformance to regulatory and corporate requirements
Be an active participant in the internal auditing program to drive continuous improvement
Drive training activities to advance Food Safety awareness throughout site
Provide strong technical feedback for Food Safety-related concerns
Support Food Safety Thursday initiative as needed
Coach and mentor Sanitation Specialists in Peer to Peer and Shift Direction Setting
Participate in AMD events and support the development and maintenance of Sanitation owned Running and Stopped CIL’s
Participate in Food Safety & Quality Pillar team activities, driving results with ninety-day plans. (Maintains the role of back up pillar owner.)
Develop and maintain the Master Sanitation Schedule in SAP
Support capital projects for updates to Food Safety Plan and execution of sanitation validation
Participate in Early Management Pillar team activities
Manage development plans for direct reports to maximize department output
In conjunction with Shift Team Leaders, responsible for all employee evaluations in the Sanitation department
Routinely participate in business unit and corporate led network teams to advance sanitation
Conduct sanitation records reviews after each cleanup and before plant startups
Provides daily coaching and mentorship to employees within the sanitation department to support plant operations and drive continuous improvement in systems and processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, preferred in Food Science or a related technical field
5+ years of relevant experience required
Basic understanding of the 7 steps of sanitation
Basic understanding of chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing
Familiarity with sanitary design, chemical, and safety program requirements
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products
Strong written and verbal communication skills to stand in front of large groups to deliver key messages, deliver training, and report out KPI's as needed
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently
Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature
Exposure to manufacturing environments to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies
Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures
Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment
Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Valid Driver's License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards
Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation
Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis
Preferred
HACCP and/or PCQI Certificate
Internal Auditing Certificate
SAP experience
Previous experience writing and implementing Food Safety Plans and SSOP's
Previous experience responding to 3rd Party (BRC, Customer) Non-conformances
Experience leading GFSI and Regulatory audits
Benefits
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
Company
Lamb Weston
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