Sanitation Supervisor

Augusta, GA

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

As a Plant Sanitation Specialist, you will develop, implement and continuously improve on sanitation programs, policies and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the facility. This position reports to the Plant Sanitation Manager and directs hourly crews. As a Plant Sanitation Specialist, you will develop, implement and continuously improve on sanitation programs, policies and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the facility. This position reports to the Plant Sanitation Manager and directs hourly crews.

Ensures compliance with all food safety policies and procedures.

Ensures plant is in proper sanitary condition at all times, including allergen control and pest control

Evaluates facility sanitary conditions visually and analytically,assesses risk based on food safety and public health principles and prioritizes corrective actions

Troubleshoots persistent sanitation issues to identify deficiencies in sanitation program or facility / equipment design

Maintains and updates master cleaning schedule for plant according to GMP and Ferrero guidelines

Maintains and writes detailed clean up procedures and SSOP's for all plant equipment.

Conducts clean up inspections and verification /validations of sanitation and allergen cleanings using swabs and/or samples collected for analysis

Assigns and monitors plant wide sanitation areas of responsibilities to hourly employees

Ensures all safety requirements related to sanitation are met including proper chemical storage, SDS, PPE and procedures

Enter adverse Events in Incident Log

Sign off on sifter/tailing sheets

Make sure smithfield trailers are being checked daily

Make surekleanzsheets, sifter, tailing and all other required paperwork are being completed daily

Execute shutdown plan

Make sure UKG is updateddaily

Engage with employees and gather feedback-Great idea program

Work with QA with swab testing

Other duties as assigned

2-3 years of supervisory experience

Understands and can applybasic microbiological principles

Knowledge and experience working with the following:

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  • HACCP and sanitation principles
  • Food borne pathogens
  • Verification and validation methods
  • Regulatory Audits
  • COP and CIP operations
  • Wet and dry cleaning methodologies
  • PIC & PEC cleaning
  
  
  
  

Experience in successfully addressing persistent environmental sanitation challenges including drains, floors, walls, roofs, and equipment.

Effective written and oral communication - able to engage all levels of employees

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with SAP and Kleanz

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, and work overtime as needed is an essential function of this position.

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you'll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.