Job Description - Sanitation Supervisor


Founded in 1958, Great Lakes Cheese is the largest packager of natural cheese in the United States. We are proud to offer our retail, foodservice, and co-pack customers with award-winning natural and processed bulk, shredded, and sliced cheeses.


At Great Lakes Cheese, we believe in the value of values. We are true partners internally and externally, building on a foundation of respect and putting forth our best at every opportunity. This partnership approach has driven our tremendous growth and earned us awards such as the #8 Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio.


 


Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan makes every employee an owner. GLC Owners are problem solvers - they look for opportunities to help and take action. Our Owners are passionate about their work and eagerly advance their knowledge and capabilities. Most importantly, they act with integrity. At Great Lakes Cheese, we do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do.


 


Join our Great Lakes Cheese family and own a piece of the action.


Job Overview

The Sanitation Supervisor oversees/directs the sanitation department team in all areas of sanitation for production areas / machines.


Job Responsibilities

• Organize, lead and supervise sanitation employees; solves problems before they develop.

• Observe/evaluate processes and draws on experience to make independent decisions on issues relating to sanitation processes and improvements. 

• Provide assistance and guidance to sanitation employees, providing them with what they need to accomplish daily tasks and achieve goals.

• Communicate effectively and makes sound decisions.

• Evaluate employee performance.

• Administer discipline when needed.

• Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.

• Delegate responsibilities as needed.  

• Schedule employee vacations.

• Maintain accurate records and employee files

• Motivate by example.

• Process daily employee issues and complaints.

  o Listen well and provide tactful feedback.

• Work closely with the quality control department, assisting with information gathering and follow-up.

• Assure a safe work environment.

• Ability to work overtime as needed with little or no notice.

• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.

• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.


Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or commensurate experience.

• 4 years of sanitation experience or more.

• In depth understanding of manufacturing sanitation processes. 

• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.  

• Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to line personnel.  

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues. 


Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.

• SAP experience.

• Management or supervisory experience.


Working Conditions

• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Great Lakes Cheese is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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About the Company

Great Lakes Cheese Co., Inc.

Great Lakes Cheese is headquartered in Hiram, OH, and works to meet industry standards, including quality, efficiency, innovation & integrity. Learn more.

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