Sanitation Lead - Nights

LOCATION: Downers Grove, Illinois

BASE RATE PER HOUR: $30.00

SHIFT: Night Shift - 12 hour - 2-2-3 Schedule (Work every other weekend)

HOURS: 6 PM until 6 AM. Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays. Good attendance and punctuality required.

JOB SUMMARY/JOB DUTIES:

Working role that coordinates and assists the Manager in the Food Safety Quality (FSQ) department. Performs and completes tasks associated with equipment cleaners. Manages the plant documentation systems, which include the control of quality system documents and serves as a SQF practitioner (policies, procedures, work instructions, recordkeeping). Supports the plant internal audit, inspection, environmental microbiological testing, and corrective/preventive action programs. Investigates plant nonconforming product incidents and consumer complaints, conducts root cause analysis and leads corrective action(s) efforts. The Lead supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in sanitation of equipment and the facility by performing the following essential duties.

Principle accountabilities

• 75% Manage and lead FSQ department responsibilities
• 25% Provide support for EMP and Sensory programs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervises equipment cleaners and part-time weekend personnel required to meet daily and/or preventative sanitation schedules and emergency needs.
• Assesses/coaches employee performance and expectations. Conducts and processes probationary/regular employee performance reviews on a timely basis. This includes working with Supervisor in properly communicating information on policies and procedures to work group.
• Responsible for learning equipment cleaner's task and completing these tasks when scheduled or required. This includes disassembling and reassembling equipment.
• Responsible for working with the team daily on cleaning task or assignments
• Analyzes sanitation problems/deficiencies relative to the plant and/or equipment. Initiates proper course of corrective action to improve sanitation methods and reduce future occurrences.
• Assists in maintaining records for master sanitation cleaning schedule and associated procedures/task instructions in both manual and computerized systems.
• Assembles and presents facts concerning disciplinary action in written form to his/her supervisor, who will assist in determination of approved disciplinary action. May assist in issuing approved disciplinary action.
• Communicates thoroughly with the supervisor regarding personnel problems, unfinished task workload, special requests or requirements, crewing shortages, schedule changes or any situation requiring attention.
• Responsible for maintaining good, open communication channels with all departments. Works together with other departments to assist in achievement of primary plant goals and objectives.
• Analyzes equipment performance and enter/creates work orders into the SAP system accurately describing problems of the equipment and how it relates to inferior production of product.
• Review and respond to schedules, emails, documents, performance revies and other task in a timely manner.
• Ensures all SQF, HACCP, CTS, Safety, and GMP standards are adhered to.
• Adjusts work procedures and schedules to meet production schedules.
• Manage review, storage and archiving of quality records.
• Lead plant internal quality audit and weekly GMP inspection program.
• Supports the environmental testing and program. Performing testing, reporting results, analyzing for trends and coordinating corrective actions. Includes finished product, ingredients, process, and shelf-life.
• Investigate in plant quality incident and consumer complaints, including pest management.
• In absence of the FSQ PM Leaser assume responsibility of the sanitation department.
• Responsible for learning and completing licensing in the pie program including training new employees

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly leads employees in the Food Safety Quality department, while covering for the Supervisor and equipment cleaner's vacation and NS days including the other shifts. Carries out Leader responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Competencies:

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Analytical - Interprets complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data, designs, workflows, and procedures; Ability to properly prioritize work, develop action plans and ensure follow through in obtaining objectives.
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of SAP Manufacturing Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Ensures direct supports have a clear understanding of their key responsibilities; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
• Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively in front of groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Multi-tasking abilities - ability to handle multiple priorities at one time, including properly setting priorities and ensuring follow-up is completed for areas of responsibility.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Safety and Security - Has full competence in all plant programs; Ensures safety and security procedures are met; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; Prepares and performs weekly pre-shift meetings on safety.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Associate degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school and/or two years related experience and/or training; Experience in food microbiology preferred.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS: SQF or AIB certificate preferred, Six Sigma training preferred, pest control knowledge preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to:

* Stand for extended periods of time

* Use hands, fingers and arms to reach, feel product and manipulate materials and equipment

* Walk, stoop, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear

* Ability to use senses to diagnose and troubleshoot problems

* Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull heavy loads on wheeled dollies

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee may be exposed to chemicals fumes, airborne particles, hot/cold temperature extremes, high industrial noise levels, forklift traffic and wet environments.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to comply with all safety regulations, support plant safety initiatives, proper operating procedures and utilize prescribed safety equipment such as safety eyeglasses, safety shields, gloves, earplugs, respirators, and approved footwear.

Ability to deal with a changing work environment and high-pressure situations. Must be able to work in a team environment.

This position may require overtime as deemed necessary to support operations activities.

Position is contingent on passing Powered Industrial Equipment physical and successful completion of licensing requirements.

There will be a 90-day evaluation period to ensure satisfactory performance.

Must stay on the job one year.

Compensation and Benefits:

The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $30.00.