General Supervisor Sanitation Hot Side

The General Supervisor will provide day-to-day leadership and management for Sanitation Supervisors at Seaboard Triumph Foods Sioux City Plant. Establish means and methods to ensure all Supervisors perform job functions correctly and safely. Adhere to company policies/procedures and responsible for employee performance and retention. Must possess a high level of technical proficiency to assist operators in problem solving while exercising considerable judgement and have the ability to supervise the sanitation process. Direct the routine maintenance and set-up of machines, equipment, and facilities.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The General Supervisor oversees the operations of the cleaning and sanitation processes performed by operations and maintenance.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Manages all Sanitation staff.
• Maintains and updates the master cleaning and sanitation schedule daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Ensures appropriate preventative maintenance programs and practices are utilized by Maintenance and Operation departments as they relate to the Cleaning and Sanitation Master Schedule, and coordinates with these departments to ensure appropriate attention is given to dry pick up, equipment disassembly and reassembly, and other activities related to the effectiveness of cleaning and sanitation.
• Acts as a leader in assessing and mitigating food safety risks associated with construction and major maintenance projects.
• Evaluate facility cleaning and sanitation conditions visually and analytically to assess risk based on food safety and public health principles and prioritize corrective actions.
• Verifies that the use of Titration and Chemical mixtures is documented and complies with the manufacturer’s usage guidelines.
• Audits processes and documentation against the consistent application and execution of SSOPs, SPSs, and all related sanitation practices.
• Manages the allergen swab program
• Monitoring and verifying sanitation KPI.
• Conducts SQF internal audits, elaborates reports, and maintains record keeping relating to the sanitary design of equipment and facilities.
• Develops and uses SPC to support the SQF Program.
• Liaison with USDA-FSIS on documentation to support the SQF Program
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Informs management of any food safety or quality issues or of any processes that have become non-compliant with specified requirements.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

Bachelor’s in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry/Microbiology, or related field with 5+ years’ experience in plant sanitation, food safety, quality assurance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have Sanitation Management experience in a USDA-inspected slaughter and fabrication facility.  Must have a working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).  

 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations.  Ability to write effective reports and business correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, and employees at all levels of the organization.  Must have the ability to influence and persuade others.

 

KNOWLEDGE:

Ability to follow all sanitation and quality policies/procedures, troubleshoot deficiencies, and correct concerns in an appropriate and timely fashion. Hold the san