Sanitation Supervisor (Night Shift)

Location: Oxnard,California,United States

Mission Produce is the global leader in the worldwide avocado business, with additional offerings in mangos. Since 1983, we have invested in people, state-of-the-art technology, and avocado-specific and ripening infrastructure to expertly serve our customers, growers, and partners in over 27 countries. We own and operate four packing facilities in multiple global locations including California, Mexico, and Peru. Our global distribution network includes 16 forward distribution centers in North America, China, Europe, and the Netherlands, which promote company expansion into new territories and categories. Throughout our history, we have remained rooted in honesty, respect, and loyalty to provide a year-round supply of high-quality fruit from field to fork.

JOB SUMMARY

The Sanitation Supervisor will be responsible for the development of best sanitation practices, training supporting staff, and making recommendations for process improvements. This individual will be part of the sanitation department and will be required to manage a group of 10 to 20 individuals at different shifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

§  Execution of Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
§  Train and streamline sanitation tasks per SSOP’s.
§  Supervise the sanitation team and follow up after tasks are completed to ensure expectations are met or exceeded.
§  Document all tasks performed and utilize the appropriate document control software.
§  Uphold standard of work through labor laws, safety, production goals, food safety, quality, and efficiency.
§  Schedule personnel and execution of all sanitation tasks.
§  Ensure daily reports are accurate.
§  Communicate issues to appropriate departments.
§  Ensure employees have tools, materials, and equipment to perform their jobs safely.
§  Perform other duties as required.
§  Manage chemical inventory.
§  Provide education regarding proper sanitation requirements to the workforce through new hire orientation and regular team meetings.
§  Maintain a safe work environment for all employees.
§  Ability to interact with cross-functional teams.
§  Travel based on necessity.
§  Reporting and mitigating issues and conflicts with employees.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

§  Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
§  Ability and willingness to write and train SOP’s.
§  Ability and willingness to be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, safely work near moving mechanical parts and equipment, and temperatures between 35 and 100 degrees.
§  Ability and willingness to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, stoop, kneel, crouch, taste, smell, etc. as needed to perform essential tasks.
§  Ability to accomplish and manage tasks in a timely manner.
§  Ability to train others effectively on machinery and chemical use.
§  Ability to be trained to use new equipment and follow new SSOP’s as best practices are introduced.
§  The use of water, chemicals, power machinery, forklifts, hand trucks, and scissor lifts may be required to complete tasks.
§  Willingness and ability to work various shifts according to production needs.
§  Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
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