Sanitation Supervisor – 2nd Shift – SCUSA Saputo Cheese USA Inc.

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

The Sanitation Supervisor in Franklin WI will be a key stakeholder for a new 340,000 square foot conversion facility that is slated to open in 2023 and will play an integral part of Saputo’s strategy to optimize its cheese network in North America. Saputo has a strong history in Wisconsin and are proud to be expanding our footprint in this area.

The Sanitation Supervisor directly supervises plant sanitation programs and activities to ensure the highest quality and food safety standards.

How you will make contributions that matter…

• Inspects products and equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards.
• Supervises and instructs production team members in sanitary and pest-control procedures.
• Supervise and lead cleaning of equipment and work areas as defined by the COP (Cleaning-Out of-Place)/CIP (Cleaning-In-Place)/SIP (Sanitation-In-Place) schedules.
• Implement and revise all plant master sanitation schedules in accordance with State, Federal Regulations and Company policies.
• Performs inspections of plant premises for unsanitary practices and conditions. Reports and communicate variances and corrective action plans.
• Monitor HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) as outlined in the IDFA (International Dairy Foods Association) product safety system and ensure that sanitation activities regarding HACCP are performed and documented consistently.
• Ensure that pest control is effective and meets all internal and external requirements.
• Develops reports regarding regular plant and equipment inspections, areas of concern, and corrective action plans to actively resolve deficiencies.
• Actively apply the production run and sanitation schedules and estimates hour requirements for completion of clean-up and sanitation times. Effective coordination with production to ensure COP/CIP and SIP activities are planned and complete.
• Audit and retain all sanitation and pest control records. Follow record keeping guidelines.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures that are sanitation related.
• Monitor compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Participate as member of the Plant HACCP team and ensure that sanitation issues regarding HACCP are compliant.
• Manage Environmental Monitoring Program to ensure that all scheduled environmental swabs are completed and documented and if necessary, corrected, and re-tested.
• Monitor Drain Cleaning Program per the Pathogen Location Program.
• Communicate with chemical supplier in establishing and maintaining the proper chemicals and usage of cleaning agents.
• Support Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) programs and activities.
• Trains and instructs employees regarding quality and food safety standards and processes.
• Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and delegating.
• Actively lead, train, mentor, coach, investigate and communicate corrective action.
• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have the Following Experiences, Skills, and Qualifications…

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-based area (ex: Microbiology, Food Science, Dairy Science) of study preferred, or a minimum of 2 years high level plant sanitation experience.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience leading and following food quality and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications. SAP (operations system) experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to understand cost containment and budgetary principles.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends in support of plant operations.
• Demonstrates positive professionalism to always represent and promote Saputo values & culture.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, humid), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.
• Physical lifting up to 40-lbs unassisted frequently throughout the shift.

We Support and Care for Our Employees by Providing Them With…

• Comprehensive benefit programs that include medical, dental and vision insurance, EAP (Employee Assistance Program), 401k, employee stock options, paid time off
• Employee recognition and incentive programs.
• Opportunities to contribute to your community via a VTO program and plant engagement activities.
• Work on a smoke free campus that promotes a healthy and wellness focused lifestyle.

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Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we’re proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/usa-sector)

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