California Natural Products
Sanitation Supervisor/Hygienist
The Sanitation Supervisor/Hygienist is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant sanitation, housekeeping, and pest control across both production and non-production areas. This includes maintaining the entire facility at a high standard, striving for a score of 99% or better on all external audits. This position leads the Sanitation Department and is tasked with planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling all activities within this functional area. The goal is to align with production and other business unit strategies and objectives, while promoting continuous improvement to meet and exceed internal, regulatory, and customer expectations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Promotes a safer work environment. Develops, maintains, and improves safety programs within the team. Develops training programs to increase the overall knowledge and understanding of Sanitation programs; Pest control, SSOPs, EMP, CIP Validation, and MSS. Plans, organizes, assigns daily work, and directs all activities of the sanitation team. Maintains the master sanitation schedule. Develops sanitation and pest control SOP's and SSOP's, and trains the team to these documents. Understands SQF systems and manages the programs and team in compliance with the code. Represents the plant as the procedural expert to internal and external auditors; Manages audit findings through investigation, correction, and responds to auditors. Provide sanitation staff with the required operational and safety training, and document this training for third-party audits. Store and maintain all sanitation documents, pest control records, SOPs, maps, MSDS, etc., and present to auditors as requested. Responsible for monitoring, verification, and validation of sanitation and quality programs Engages pertinent department members to investigate issues; participates in cross-functional problem-solving teams Assures sanitation deficiencies are corrected in a timely and appropriate manner; Food or Personnel Safety issues are corrected immediately or mitigated effectively; Long-term corrective actions or improvement suggestions are planned and monitored through resolution. Validated that corrective actions were effective Determines resources and provides technical guidance and leadership to plant personnel Seeks and utilizes expertise from Platform Sanitation, Sanitation Chemical providers, Pest Control Service Providers, equipment manufacturers, and developments in the field Provide sanitary design review and recommendations. Sanitation plan and verification procedures for new and/or modified equipment, new equipment start-ups, new product introductions, movement of equipment from one facility to another, or new product introductions to prevent problems resulting from inadequate sanitation procedures. Validate that equipment modifications or new equipment can be effectively cleaned and sanitized to a food-safe microbial level. Develop, participate, and track sanitation business goals to include improving sanitation cleaning effectiveness, the environmental monitoring program, and adherence to the master sanitation schedule Performs other duties as assigned. Leadership Responsibilities: Oversee the sanitation team Track attendance and e-time for assigned employees. Essential Skills and Abilities: Teamwork and Professionalism
team spirited, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Approaches others tactfully and professionally; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; reacts with sensitivity toward emotional topics and issues; behaviors support CNP core values (per Employee Handbook). Oral and Written Communication
speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and obtains clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information. Diversity and Ethics
shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment. Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. Attendance/Dependability
is consistently at work and on time as scheduled; demonstrates good use of discretionary time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time. Interpersonal Skills
open and honest, focuses on solving conflicts, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to the ideas of others. Treats people fairly; works well in group problem-solving situations; develops and champions new ideas; asks for and offers help when needed. Adaptability and Change Management
adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Communicates changes effectively; prepares and supports those affected by the change; monitors the transition and evaluates the results. Strategic Thinking
and Decision Making
understands organization's strengths and weaknesses; identifies external opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions. Education and/or Experience: Associate degree with additional vocational courses in Sanitation. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Preferred current State of California Pesticide Applicators Certificate 3
5 years of management experience in sanitation in the food/manufacturing industry Must be a proactive team player Must be able to work any shift and weekends based upon operational needs Process component knowledge for homogenizers, plate/ tube exchangers, separators, pumps, valves, deaerators and tanks Requires CIP validation and verification experience Knowledge and awareness of micro-organisms and product formulation Working knowledge of GMP, PMO and 21 CFR regulations Ability to develop training programs and deliver performance-based training to a wide variety of skilled and knowledge level employees for an even wider range of cultural and educational backgrounds Performance Measures: 100% Safe Acts, Target Zero-Lost Time Injuries Good attendance record Continually improved technical knowledge 100% Compliance with all specifications, procedures, and methods Executes responsibilities with/ excellence, contributes to the success of the team 100 % Completion of assigned tasks in an accurate and thorough manner Exhibits understanding and concern for product quality and food safety High Employee (direct reports) Satisfaction Ensuring projects are completed on time and maintaining effective communication well in advance. % Quality staff training completed Target 100% All SOPs are reviewed for updates annually 100% of lab equipment users are trained or refreshed in the use of all necessary equipment annually. Physical Demands: Usually smell, taste, talk, and hear. Frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands, and reach with hands/arms. Occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Equipment Used: Telephone and Voicemail I-Pad Personal computer, copy machine Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Power Point, MS Outlook, Internet & e-mail Additional Compensation
Annual Cash Bonus: You will be eligible to participate in the Gehl Foods Employee Bonus Program. For this fiscal year, your annual maximum bonus potential is up to 12% of your annualized base salary. All bonus payments are prorated based on your hire date. Under this Program, bonus payouts are dependent upon the financial performance of the company. Working Conditions: Frequently exposed to wet and varying temperature conditions between 60-130 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, vibration, moving machinery/electrical parts, risk of electrical shock, airborne particles, high/precarious places, toxic/caustic chemicals, allergens including soy, milk and milk by-products and fumes from food
The Sanitation Supervisor/Hygienist is responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant sanitation, housekeeping, and pest control across both production and non-production areas. This includes maintaining the entire facility at a high standard, striving for a score of 99% or better on all external audits. This position leads the Sanitation Department and is tasked with planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling all activities within this functional area. The goal is to align with production and other business unit strategies and objectives, while promoting continuous improvement to meet and exceed internal, regulatory, and customer expectations. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Promotes a safer work environment. Develops, maintains, and improves safety programs within the team. Develops training programs to increase the overall knowledge and understanding of Sanitation programs; Pest control, SSOPs, EMP, CIP Validation, and MSS. Plans, organizes, assigns daily work, and directs all activities of the sanitation team. Maintains the master sanitation schedule. Develops sanitation and pest control SOP's and SSOP's, and trains the team to these documents. Understands SQF systems and manages the programs and team in compliance with the code. Represents the plant as the procedural expert to internal and external auditors; Manages audit findings through investigation, correction, and responds to auditors. Provide sanitation staff with the required operational and safety training, and document this training for third-party audits. Store and maintain all sanitation documents, pest control records, SOPs, maps, MSDS, etc., and present to auditors as requested. Responsible for monitoring, verification, and validation of sanitation and quality programs Engages pertinent department members to investigate issues; participates in cross-functional problem-solving teams Assures sanitation deficiencies are corrected in a timely and appropriate manner; Food or Personnel Safety issues are corrected immediately or mitigated effectively; Long-term corrective actions or improvement suggestions are planned and monitored through resolution. Validated that corrective actions were effective Determines resources and provides technical guidance and leadership to plant personnel Seeks and utilizes expertise from Platform Sanitation, Sanitation Chemical providers, Pest Control Service Providers, equipment manufacturers, and developments in the field Provide sanitary design review and recommendations. Sanitation plan and verification procedures for new and/or modified equipment, new equipment start-ups, new product introductions, movement of equipment from one facility to another, or new product introductions to prevent problems resulting from inadequate sanitation procedures. Validate that equipment modifications or new equipment can be effectively cleaned and sanitized to a food-safe microbial level. Develop, participate, and track sanitation business goals to include improving sanitation cleaning effectiveness, the environmental monitoring program, and adherence to the master sanitation schedule Performs other duties as assigned. Leadership Responsibilities: Oversee the sanitation team Track attendance and e-time for assigned employees. Essential Skills and Abilities: Teamwork and Professionalism
team spirited, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Approaches others tactfully and professionally; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; reacts with sensitivity toward emotional topics and issues; behaviors support CNP core values (per Employee Handbook). Oral and Written Communication
speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and obtains clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information. Diversity and Ethics
shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment. Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values. Attendance/Dependability
is consistently at work and on time as scheduled; demonstrates good use of discretionary time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Follows instructions; responds to management direction; takes responsibility for actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time. Interpersonal Skills
open and honest, focuses on solving conflicts, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to the ideas of others. Treats people fairly; works well in group problem-solving situations; develops and champions new ideas; asks for and offers help when needed. Adaptability and Change Management
adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Communicates changes effectively; prepares and supports those affected by the change; monitors the transition and evaluates the results. Strategic Thinking
and Decision Making
understands organization's strengths and weaknesses; identifies external opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions. Education and/or Experience: Associate degree with additional vocational courses in Sanitation. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Preferred current State of California Pesticide Applicators Certificate 3
5 years of management experience in sanitation in the food/manufacturing industry Must be a proactive team player Must be able to work any shift and weekends based upon operational needs Process component knowledge for homogenizers, plate/ tube exchangers, separators, pumps, valves, deaerators and tanks Requires CIP validation and verification experience Knowledge and awareness of micro-organisms and product formulation Working knowledge of GMP, PMO and 21 CFR regulations Ability to develop training programs and deliver performance-based training to a wide variety of skilled and knowledge level employees for an even wider range of cultural and educational backgrounds Performance Measures: 100% Safe Acts, Target Zero-Lost Time Injuries Good attendance record Continually improved technical knowledge 100% Compliance with all specifications, procedures, and methods Executes responsibilities with/ excellence, contributes to the success of the team 100 % Completion of assigned tasks in an accurate and thorough manner Exhibits understanding and concern for product quality and food safety High Employee (direct reports) Satisfaction Ensuring projects are completed on time and maintaining effective communication well in advance. % Quality staff training completed Target 100% All SOPs are reviewed for updates annually 100% of lab equipment users are trained or refreshed in the use of all necessary equipment annually. Physical Demands: Usually smell, taste, talk, and hear. Frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands, and reach with hands/arms. Occasionally climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Equipment Used: Telephone and Voicemail I-Pad Personal computer, copy machine Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Power Point, MS Outlook, Internet & e-mail Additional Compensation
Annual Cash Bonus: You will be eligible to participate in the Gehl Foods Employee Bonus Program. For this fiscal year, your annual maximum bonus potential is up to 12% of your annualized base salary. All bonus payments are prorated based on your hire date. Under this Program, bonus payouts are dependent upon the financial performance of the company. Working Conditions: Frequently exposed to wet and varying temperature conditions between 60-130 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, vibration, moving machinery/electrical parts, risk of electrical shock, airborne particles, high/precarious places, toxic/caustic chemicals, allergens including soy, milk and milk by-products and fumes from food