Sanitation Supervisor

Bongards is one of the largest farmer-owned dairy cooperatives in the United States. We have been a leader in the dairy industry since 1908 and now produce over 400 million pounds of cheese per year. And we do it all while staying true to our roots: delivering unparalleled quality and service at every step.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

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  o Manage and coordinate the Master Sanitation schedule to assure compliance. o Specifically, responsible for plant sanitation processes, ensuring that all sanitation procedures are executed according to set guidelines. o Ensure the highest standards of quality, product safety and employee safety are maintained at all times in the facility. o Work closely with maintenance/waste water departments and our Sanitation Rep. on ensuring all equipment and programs related to Sanitation are being optimized. o Coordinate the Sanitation function for the bulk, loaf and slice line, and other areas assigned. o Conduct equipment inspection for cleanliness after sanitation process has been completed. o Monitor and maintain optimal amounts of cleaning chemicals and cleaning PPE. o Attend production and sanitation meetings as required to meet overall business goals. o Collaborate with Human Resources and the Production Manager for appropiate staffing levels. o Train and coach production and sanitation employees on the sanitation process. o Conduct probationary employee performance reviews o Responsible for shift schedule to include: work area assignments, employee vacations, employee breaks, and overtime assignments. o Coordinate production startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and experimental runs. o Coordinate with Payroll department on any necessary changes to employee schedules or timecard. o Maintain the facility in an audit ready state for customers or regulatory agencies. o Ensure CIP and post sanitation documentation is completed. o Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications o Must have at least 5 years of food manufacturing experience including sanitation experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity and must possess general knowledge of manufacturing processes. o Ability to interact with integrity and a high level of professionalism with all levels of employees and management. o Ability to assess issues, make quick decisions, implement solutions, and influence change. o Strong project management skills. o Professional presentation skills. o Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. o Experience in Food Processing Industry. Natural and Processed cheese manufacturing experience is highly desired. o Bachelor's Degree in Business or Operations Management desired. Working Conditions: o Office in a food manufacturing environment, some office setting. o Extended periods of sitting, standing and typing on a computer is required. o Light lifting may be required, up to 50 pounds. o Willing to travel about 10% of the time. o Willing to work evenings and weekends as business needs require. Just ask the people who work for Bongards now and they'll tell you that everyone in every function has a true passion for producing safe, high-quality dairy products. That's what creates the culture of growth and success that you'll find at Bongards. When a great team of committed people strives for continuous improvement, opportunities for individual growth will follow. Bongards history of success is proof of that. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, we'd like to hear from you.