Sanitation Supervisor

Oxnard, California, United States | Full-time

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JOB TITLE:           SANITATION SUPERVISOR   

REPORTS TO:          NORTH AMERICA SANITATION MANAGER

DEPARTMENT:        FOOD SAFETY

LOCATION:           OXNARD, CALIFORNIA

                                                      

 

Mission Produce is the global leader in the worldwide avocado business, with additional offerings in mangos. Since 1983, we have invested in people, state-of-the-art technology, and avocado-specific and ripening infrastructure to expertly serve our customers, growers, and partners in over 27 countries. We own and operate four packing facilities in multiple global locations including California, Mexico, and Peru. Our global distribution network includes 16 forward distribution centers in North America, China, Europe and the Netherlands, which promote company expansion into new territories and categories. Throughout our history, we have remained rooted in honesty, respect, and loyalty to provide a year-round supply of high-quality fruit from field to fork.

 

JOB SUMMARY

The Sanitation Supervisor will be responsible for the development of best sanitation practices, train supporting staff and make recommendations for process improvements. This individual will be part of the sanitation department and will be required to manage a group of 10 to 20 individuals at different shifts.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

§  Execution of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

§  Train and streamline sanitation tasks per SOP’s.

§  Supervise the sanitation team and follow up after tasks are completed to ensure expectations are met or exceeded.

§  Document all tasks performed and utilize the appropriate document control software.

§  Uphold standard of work through labor laws, safety, production goals, food safety, quality and efficiency.

§  Schedule personnel and execution of all sanitation tasks.

§  Ensure daily reports are accurate.

§  Communicate issues to appropriate departments.

§  Ensure employees have tools, materials and equipment to perform their jobs safety.

§  Perform other duties as required.

§  Manage chemical inventory.

§  Provide education regarding proper sanitation requirements to the workforce through new hire orientation and regular team meetings.

§  Maintain a safe work environment for all employees.

§  Ability to interact with cross functional teams.

§  Travel based on necessity.

§  Reporting and mitigating issues and conflicts with employees

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

§  Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

§  Ability and willingness to write and train SOP’s.

§  Ability and willingness to be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, safely work near moving mechanical parts and equipment, and temperatures between 35 and 100 degrees.

§  Ability and willingness to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, stoop, kneel, crouch, taste, smell, etc. as needed to perform essential tasks.

§  Ability to accomplish and manage tasks in a timely manner.

§  Ability to train others effectively on machinery and chemical use.

§  Ability to be trained to use new equipment and follow new SSOP’s as best practices are introduced.

§  The use of water, chemicals, power machinery, forklifts, hand trucks, and scissor lifts may be required to complete tasks.

§  Willingness and ability to work various shifts according to production needs.

§  Ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment.

§  Ability to communicate with employees, managers, supervisors and coworkers in a team environment.

§  Ability to work, monitor and enforce safety and food facility regulations.

§  Intermediate levels in Microsoft Office.

§  Ability to understand the Mission codes of product and materials.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

§  Fast paced cold and wet environment.

§  Food facility requires food safe behavior.

 

WORKING DEMANDS

§  Standing, bending, kneeling and crouching for prolonged periods of time.

§  Stand for an 8+-hour shift.

§  Work in cold conditions from 38°F to 50°F.

§  Make decisions in a high stress environment.

§  Work around and monitor employees who are working around conveyors and other moving equipment.

§  Able to lift 25 to 48 pounds to a minimum height of 36 inches.

§  Lifting, pushing, pulling and grasping while standing and kneeling.

§  Able to perform the essential function of the job with or without accommodations.

 

Schedule: 7:00 PM - 3:30 AM (May Vary) 

 

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