The Swan Food Company is hiring: Sanitation Supervisor - 3rd shift in Florence

Overview

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron, Tony’s, Big Daddy’s, Villa Prima and Freschetta pizzas; bibigo, Pagoda Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s and Edwards pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are hiring a 3rd shift Sanitation Supervisor in our Florence, KY pizza plant. This position is responsible for providing leadership, technical expertise, and applied expertise to the sanitation team to deliver effective and efficient cleaning and sanitizing of the manufacturing facility and equipment. The incumbent will bring sanitation, food safety, and regulatory knowledge along with a continuous improvement mindset to meet customer, regulatory, and company expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and supervises all activities necessary for the cleaning and sanitizing of infrastructure and equipment (production & packaging equipment, tools, carts/forklifts/mobile units, etc.) within and around the facility (production, packaging, storage areas and support areas) in accordance with the master sanitation schedule.
• Responsible for teams to execute cleaning and sanitizing to an effective level as defined by verification methods (visual inspection, ATP, APC testing, ELISA testing, finished product coliform monitoring, etc.). Accountable to successfully execute based on defined metrics (% pass, % compliance, etc.).
• Responsible to understand and lead team to comply with all applicable regulations (USDA, FDA), customer requirements, and quality management systems (GMPs, SSOP standard sanitation operating procedures, HACCP Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points).
• Coordinate work with operational stakeholders (operations departments, engineering, maintenance, PI&D) to effectively schedule cleaning and sanitation work that meets facility needs and executes cleaning & sanitation within agreed to timeframe.
• Monitors and provides report out to key stakeholders of sanitation performance as needed to verify guidelines and procedures, costing execution, personnel usage, and compliance to specifications. Provides and updates applicable documentation (Procedures, Master Sanitation, Standard Work, verification of cleaning/sanitation activities) that effectively meets customer, 3rd party, and regulatory audit program requirements.
• Coordinate and facilitate (as appropriate) training for all employees in the areas of personal safety, HACCP, GMPs, food regulations, and sanitation programs to ensure execution and appropriate documentation of quality management systems.
• Understand and manage chemical usage, inventory, and tracking to ensure safe and appropriate use of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals that fully complies with all OSHA, applicable food regulatory requirements, and company/customer requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience within a sanitation environment, with at least 1 full year leading a sanitation team.
• Knowledge of various chemicals used in the sanitation process.
• Strong communication skills in English (both verbal and written).
• Ability to read, interpret, and execute against documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, government regulations, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to compile information and develop/maintain routine reports and correspondence.
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP and basic food regulatory requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $58,500 to $97,500 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, and wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.