Sanitation Supervisor

Who are we Yamamotoyama U.
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stands as a testament to the art of traditional Japanese green tea and nori seaweed products, upholding a commitment to unparalleled quality since 1690.
Our culture is enriched by diverse backgrounds, all striving to find their unique voice in a harmonious blend.
This spirit of unity in diversity extends to our portfolio, which includes the globally recognized Stash Tea Company, offering an expansive array of premium teas.
In addition, we proudly present Ujido, a brand deeply rooted in the art and tradition of Japanese Matcha.
Our dedication to excellence is not just in our products, but in the mosaic of voices that shape our legacy.
Position Summary The Sanitation- Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring food manufacturing companies adhere to state sanitation protocols, implement company cleaning policies, perform daily sanitation inspections and oversees the duties of cleaning personnel.
In addition, he/she will guarantee that manufacturing remains a smooth and efficient process by monitoring employees and organizing workflows.
In a fast-paced environment like production, the supervisor is an integral part of the manufacturing process.
They must be competent and comprehend complex operations.
You should also be able to optimize day-to-day activities while minimizing the costs.
The goal is to ensure that production processes deliver products of maximum quality in a profitable manner and free of any safety risk.
This job description does not list all the job duties of this position.
Duties listed are subject to change based on busine General Duties: Establish priorities in accordance with given guidance and direction in areas that require attention.
Establish and maintain acceptable work practices among employees.
Ensures the execution and of maximum practices set forth by the Area-Production Manager or Production Manager to ensure the maximum efficiency, timely production and quality of goods produced.
Works closely with assigned department employees to help improve productivity.
Provide suggestions regarding staffing needs, equipment and materials needed to meet production demand and sanitation goals.
Participate in Fiscal Year End Inventory count.
Sanitation Responsibilities: Develops a partnership with quality, operations, and maintenance to meet company’s objectives.
Understands chemical specifications and their effectiveness/proper application for different processing and packaging equipment SSOP’s, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure.
Coordinate, assign, and schedule the activities of the employee’s engaged insanitation of food processing equipment, processing areas and general housekeeping of the premises.
Update, implement and enforce Master Sanitation/Cleaning Schedule to ensure compliance with regulatory and company’s standards.
Develop and update SSOP that addresses food safety practices and streamlines general sanitation practices.
Responsible for verification and recordkeeping and update of all sanitation documentations including Sanitation Signoff Logs, Work Order assignments, MSDS and Training Records.
Provide cleaning crew with work assignments, schedules, training, feedback, coaching, support and development opportunities.
Maintain the cleaning storage room including chemicals, cleaning tools and be organized and clean.
Add specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain solution levels and concentrations.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Assure employees are always treated in a professional and respectful manner.
Meet with department personnel on areas needing enhancement or modification.
Provide daily feedback to employees on their performance and formally through written performance evaluations.
Be involved regarding disciplining employees.
Establish and maintain acceptable work practices among employees.
Ensure employees follow all company policies and procedures.
Communicates departmental goals and objectives on a daily/weekly/monthly basis to assigned department employees.
These goals will include production related goals such as output, safety, etc.
Covers/back up of Senior Supervisor when needed.
Participates in the recruitment, orientation, training, and coaching of employees.
Be readily available to workers to answer/address questions/concerns respectively.
Demonstrate excellent quality service for internal customers, which should be proactive, personalized, convenient and competent.
General Qualifications: Must demonstrate the ability to follow instructions and adhere to safety guidelines given by the Area-Production Manager.
Be able to accurately complete quality control forms and use a calculator to assist in tabulation of product.
Must demonstrate to follow the Yamamotoyama safety rules.
Knowledge Strong knowledge of food safety systems and practices related to food hygiene, sanitation, SSOPs, GMPs.
Excellent knowledge of production planning and production execution principles Enterprise Resource Planning (X3) Systems and MS Office.
Skills Communicates (verbally and written) with a high level of professionalism.
Identify and resolve conflicts in a timely manner.
Personnel leadership management.
Highly motivated person who is able to multi-task and handle a high volume of work with accuracy in a fast-changing environment.
Self-motivated and passionate individual, who has a high sense of urgency, thrives with a wide variety of work and can deliver consistent results on multiple priorities.
Ability to plan and organize assignments.
Manufacturing experience is required with general knowledge of manufacturing methods and equipment.
Ability to be an independent thinker and find solutions to problems.
Team-oriented with good people and customer service skills.
Bilingual-English/Spanish preferred but not required.
Strong oral and written communication.
Well-developed interpersonal skills in communication and team dynamics.
Must have excellent organization and time management skills The annual pay range for this full-time position is $30-$35/hr + benefits.
Our pay ranges are guided by the discipline, level, and experience required.
Within the range, individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including your specific location, desired skills/ technical competency, relevant experience, and advanced education/ training.
Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, LTD, EAP, Wellness Stipend + 401(k) match.
Yamamotoyama is an equal-opportunity employer.
At Yamamotoyama, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that cultivates creativity and innovation.
Although rich in history, innovation is woven into our DNA, and this demands diversity of thought.
Our commitment to serving our community wholeheartedly compels us to embrace a broad spectrum of perspectives, backgrounds, regions, and experiences.