SUMMARY: Oversees sanitation function to ensure compliance with all quality management programs and food safety systems, such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) in support of the plant's Quality Assurance department. Will be responsible for documenting cleaning and sanitizing procedures for food contact and nonfood contact surfaces. Assists in the operation of sanitation equipment and machinery to clean and sanitize production areas. Maintains plant sanitation programs and procedures to fulfill sanitation requirements while fostering a safe working environment. Responsible for training of sanitation basis, SSOP’s and motivating sanitation staff to perform at their best and deliver results in a continuous process improvement environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to and exemplifies behaviors aligned with company core values

o Ho’ohana: We Work with Passion & Purpose

o Pono: We Choose to do What is Right

o Laulima: We Work Together

o Malama: We Care

o Kuleana: We Take Ownership & Responsibility

• Responsible for ensuring thorough cleaning and sanitation for all processing equipment, tools, machines and all adjacent areas prior to the start of operations • Oversee clean-up activities of equipment and facilities in all production areas • Direct and delegate work activities to staff through time-management and prioritization to ensure that all plant cleaning requirements are fulfilled

• Maintains documentation of sanitation logs and SOP’s by properly completing documentations that measure daily performance and completion details • Maintains and maintains GMP provisions and monitors associate practices that relate to cleanliness, sanitation, and pest control

• Assist in the operation of sanitation equipment and machinery to clean and sanitize production areas.
• Ensure the safety of all employees; conduct safety training
• Understand all aspects of Sanitation
• Perform light to heavy cleaning duties using various equipment and utensils

• Trains staff and production employees assigned to sanitation duty on proper sanitation procedures • Able to apply proper chemical applications throughout the facility, demonstrate the proper usage and application of all sanitation equipment

• Assist in the development of sanitation personnel members through On-The-Job training
• Promotes, complies, actively participates and enforces the importance of safety, to help maintain a safe and healthy work environment

• Communicates job duties to sanitation personnel • Implement sanitation programs which support company's processes and procedures, ensuring highest quality products are produced in a thoroughly clean environment • Work closely with Supervisor and staff to ensure SOP requirements are maintained • Conducts physical inspections of equipment to evaluate effectiveness of sanitation efforts • Ensure the proper verification of cleaning & sanitization events by enforcing proper and accurate documentation of all sanitation forms/logs • Assist in the development of the master sanitation schedule • Perform regular inventories of sanitation chemicals and non-chemical supplies • Report any sanitation equipment in need of repair/maintenance • Support management staff during plant sanitation audits • Maintains the cleanliness of the building and grounds

• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Review new equipment or equipment modifications to give feedback on design aspects that affect the ability to clean and sanitize the equipment or process
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• Able to work in a fast paced, high stress environment
• Ability to work overtime and/or flex work hours as required (day or night) including weekends
• Requires strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and coworkers in a team environment
• Able to work according to food facility regulations
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of sanitation procedures and chemical application

• Food industry related experience. Sanitation experience a plus • Demonstrates people and team leadership skills (supervisory experience preferred)

SKILLS:

• Demonstrated leadership of sanitation programs and continuous improvement
• Strong awareness in the food sector and sanitation
• Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and safe and proper chemical handling
• Strong interpersonal skills to include team building and oral communication
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Ilocano or Tagalog speaking a plus

PHYSICAL & WORKING DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bending, kneeling and crouching for prolonged periods of time
• Stand for an 8 to 12 hour shift
• Work around food manufacturing equipment and supplies
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and grasping while standing and kneeling

Absence: Sanitation Supervisor shall cover duties for Sanitation Lead during absence