Job Description

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the sanitation department, overseeing the cleaning and disinfecting of production and shipping areas within our seafood processing facility. They will supervise all sanitation personnel, ensure proper sanitation of all equipment, plant, and grounds, and ensuring all required paperwork gets properly completed on time.

The Sanitation Supervisor will lead their respective teams in the Environmental Monitoring program, working with Quality Assurance, Production, and Maintenance to ensure a healthy plant environment.

The Sanitation Supervisor will spend most of their time on the floor as they lead, train and monitor a team of workers. Significant strength is required for many cleaning operations, as the team uses high-pressure hoses (e.g. 250 psi is common), lifts heavy containers of chemicals, and empties trash receptacles around production.

The Sanitation Supervisor will be responsible for the management of chemicals and sanitizers. They will be required to train their teams to work efficiently and effectively to ensure food safety and workspace cleanliness. This enables us to produce top-quality seafood products, at high volume, to customers all over the country.

This is a PM position that reports to our Quality Control Supervisor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and maintain an efficient, hygienic, and positive working environment
• Interview, hire and train all new team members
• Helps conduct sanitation and safety training sessions as needed or required
• Ensure all hourly employees are assessed and receive appropriate development plans and mentoring
• Provide leadership and resolve employee problems, complaints and grievances
• Provide support and on-the-floor training to employees to achieve goals
• Schedule, manage and track labor in real-time through ADP
• Monitor and control expenses pertaining to labor and overtime hours
• Drive an environment of teamwork and open communication
• Accountable for project completion and achievement of such goals
• Manage an environment that drives performance while maintaining a safe workplace
• Direct and coordinate sanitation activities to meet and exceed the internal and external customer/regulatory expectations
• Review and complete all of the department documentation (Daily Sanitation Log Audit, Master Sanitation Program, Training, Timekeeping, Performance Reviews)
• Performs other tasks/projects as assigned by the Quality Control Department

Requirements

• 3+ years with increasingly responsible management positions in the food processing industry, preferably in a supervisory capacity
• 3+ years with experience in sanitation department, preferably in a supervisory capacity
• 1+ years with experience working overnight shift
• Food industry background preferred; Seafood industry experience is a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• 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 before groups of managers, supervisors, or employees of company
• Ability to work through the night
• Proven leader in improving work processes and leading change in a complex, fast paced environment
• Able to manage priorities and complexities, strong multitasking skills
• Able to understand and improve performance, efficiency and product yield
• Strong supervisory, interpersonal, training, and communication skills
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety regulations
• Understand OSHA/FDA/USDA requirements in a seafood manufacturing environment
• Intermediate computer skills Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift 30-50 pounds
• Work up to a 10-hour workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 30-32 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators)
• Ability to work in wet and dry conditions
• Ability to work Monday-Friday, weekends when needed
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery

North Coast Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Benefits

At North Coast, employees are considered part of a family where everyone works together to ensure the founding mission and values of the company are upheld every day. We offer an inclusive work environment spearheaded by an approachable leadership team who believes in the idea that it’s not just about the work we do, it’s about what the work allows us to do for our loved ones.

We foster the opportunity for real growth and long-term employment. Most members of our leadership team started out on the floor and through mentorship advanced into their current roles. We are currently looking to build the next generation of leaders.

We offer competitive compensation packages including comprehensive health care coverage, vacation and 401(k) to all full-time benefit-eligible employees. Employees also have access to the highest quality seafood at cost.