Sanitation Supervisor - Night Shift

at  Sunrise Farms

Grand River Foods is a leading food solutions company serving customers in the North American grocery and food service industry. As a member of the Sunrise Farm family, we remain as dedicated as ever to both providing a quality work environment for our employees, as well as producing only the highest quality products for our customers. We are known for the great care we take with clients and employees alike.
The Sanitation Supervisor oversees all sanitation activities within the plant, ensuring compliance with food quality and safety standards. This role involves supervising sanitation crews, implementing sanitation procedures, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. The Sanitation Manager collaborates closely with production, quality control, and other departments to uphold sanitation guidelines effectively and efficiently.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, co-workers, and managers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to lead, motivate, coach, and resolve employee conflicts.
• Accurate record-keeping abilities.
• Strong focus on safety.
• Impeccable attendance record and willingness to work weekends and overtime as required.
• Experience with HACCP, food safety, and WHMIS.
• 5+ years of related supervisory experience.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Diploma or post-secondary education with a technical certificate preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in meat processing, preferably in sanitation.
• Success-driven with a “can do” attitude.
• High degree of flexibility and adaptability to take on additional duties and cross-train.
• Ability to assess and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Supervise and train sanitation crews, managing workforce planning, and addressing absenteeism and conflicts.
• Provide coaching and leadership guidance to develop employees in accordance with departmental needs.
• Track, maintain, and order chemicals and supplies required for effective sanitation practices.
• Participate in customer and regulatory audits, taking corrective actions to ensure compliance with quality assurance and food safety requirements.
• Manage all sanitation procedures and crew activities to meet or exceed accepted quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
• Supervise and support other departments on shift such as Maintenance and Waste Water treatment.
• Review and ensure departmental budget is monitored and followed.
• Implement a continuous improvement philosophy to enhance sanitation operations.
• Collaborate with other departments to address sanitation concerns and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Conduct weekly meetings with sanitation crew and report back to Plant Manager.
• Complete daily checks and paperwork to ensure compliance with company policy, HACCP, and regulatory regulations.
• Participate in training programs related to food safety, HACCP procedures, product quality, and equipment technology.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all quality systems.
• Assist with production setup after pre-operational evaluations are complete.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.