COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Safety Leadership – Embodies commitment for a safe workplace; acts as a role model on safety leadership, activities and communication.

• Accountability – Holds himself/herself accountable as evidenced by say/do ratio, initiative and ownership actions (such as ensuring safety is more important than productivity).

• Communication – Ability to communicate safety, goals and Company expectations with appropriate levels of the organization; create clear, timely audience appropriate messages (both written and verbal).
• Engagement – Communicate and support the vision of plant leadership; celebrate the wins, and ensure employees actively participate in safety-related activities.
• Team Development – Understand the development needs of employees in your organization; drive the culture of employees as safety leaders; champion talent development from pre-hire to continuous learning.
• People Agility – Understand personal strengths and weaknesses; leads by example; promotes change through listening skills and seeking frequent input from employees; is genuine and approachable; firm by fair – consistent.
• Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; mitigates relationship conflicts and encourages constructive (problem solving) conflict.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

In addition to the above, candidates should be able to demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

• Ability to organize and prioritize work activities and to handle multiple assignments and/or projects simultaneously.
• Must have basic knowledge of plumbing, painting, and other general repair skills.
• Possesses knowledge of mandated regulations such as FDA, ISO, SQF rules and regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, Food Defense Program, Allergen, Chemical Program, Standard Sanitary Operating Procedures, and bio hazards.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use chemicals and cleaning equipment.
• Ability to make practical decisions without appreciable direction or advance preparation.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to utilize a variety of computer software (Microsoft products preferred).
• Must have sound judgement and discretional skills and work with little or no supervision.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train, direct, schedule, and supervise Sanitation Workers and other staff as assigned.
• Continuously monitor the cleanliness of facility and equipment.
• Prepare and use various cleaning agents/solutions & power equipment according to specification.
• Move heavy equipment and furniture.
• Identify and report possible repairs needed
• Repair or servicing of minor infrastructure.
• Ensures assigned equipment is in proper working order and available for use
• Receives, manages, and processes work order requests as it relates to this position; ensures problems are resolved quickly.
• Acts as a liaison between employees and any outside contractors needed to resolve specialized problems as it relates to this position.
• Drafts and implements preventive maintenance schedules for building and equipment as it relates to this position.
• Helps to ensure safety standards are followed throughout the facility.
• Participates on emergency preparedness planning team.
• Assists with application for required environmental permits as needed.
• Maintains inventory of supplies; reorders as needed.
• Participate in required training on selected safety topics as identified and assigned by the Production Manager.
• Lock out tag out

Safety Leadership – Embodies commitment for a safe workplace; acts as a role model on safety leadership, activities and communication.

• Accountability – Holds himself/herself accountable as evidenced by say/do ratio, initiative and ownership actions (such as ensuring safety is more important than productivity).
• Communication – Ability to communicate safety, goals and Company expectations with appropriate levels of the organization; create clear, timely audience appropriate messages (both written and verbal).
• Engagement – Communicate and support the vision of plant leadership; celebrate the wins, and ensure employees actively participate in safety-related activities.
• Team Development – Understand the development needs of employees in your organization; drive the culture of employees as safety leaders; champion talent development from pre-hire to continuous learning.
• People Agility – Understand personal strengths and weaknesses; leads by example; promotes change through listening skills and seeking frequent input from employees; is genuine and approachable; firm by fair – consistent.
• Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; mitigates relationship conflicts and encourages constructive (problem solving) conflict

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.

• Will occasionally be required to climb platforms or ladders
• Train and/or assist employees with job duties
• Must be able Lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout facilit