Fsqa Sanitation Supervisor

Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices. We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success Job Summary: ?   T he FSQA Sanitation Supervisor will be responsible for leading and ensuring the implementation and execution of the Sanitation throughout the manufacturing facility. The FSQA Sanitation Supervisor will work alongside Operations, and Maintenance to help implement and facilitate sanitation practices across the plant. The role will provide leadership, industrial best practices and serve as a technical liaison between departments. The role will maintain a positive work environment and ensure compliance with food safety and employee safety standards. The role will also be responsible for validation and implementation of sanitation practices including SSOPs and cleaning practices, use of correct cleaning chemicals, and the delivery of training materials.     Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities: ?   Provid e verification that the teams are execut ing the cleaning and sanitizing to an effective level .  Monitors the cleaning systems/procedures to ensure optimal cleanliness of all processing areas .   Partners with management and production personnel to troubleshoot sanitation problems; recommending changes to improve sanitation policies, procedures, and cleaning effectiveness.   Routine assessment (i.e., auditing, KPI reporting,) of cleaning and sanitation program effectiveness for the purposes of continuous improvement.   Serves as the back-up Subject Matter Expert (SME) to the Site Superintendent and or Sanitation Director for the facility on sanitation programs.   Ensures the necessary sanitation oversight and resources are available to fully support the operation.   Cond ucts and or attends regular meetings with the plant management to discuss sanitation findings.   Analyzes data and trends related to cleaning verification and validation activities, triggering appropriate corrective and preventive actions to ensure adherence to food safety and quality requirements.   Collaborates with facility departments to define sanitation activities and resources needed to ensure completion of Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS). Audit MSS and complete RCCA on issues identified .   Implements and promotes chemical/sanitation safety programs and safe work practices through active participation in safety meetings. Ensures sanitation team clearly understands all safety rules and regulations, has received appropriate training , and that their work performance is in accordance with all applicable regulations.   Assist the Sanitation Director and or Superintendent to p artner s with the Quality Manager/Plant Manager to develop and oversee the department's operating budget, ensuring that proper procedures are followed, and expenses are within budgeted guidelines.   Emphasizes sanitation opportunities in production areas by communicating and training production personnel on sanitation issues.   Maintains a close partnership with the cross functional team at the plant to achieve overall company objectives .   Alerts senior management on major issues .     Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: ?   Progressive sanitation supervision experience in an FDA or USDA regulated food manufacturing facility is preferred.   Combination of wet and dry sanitation leadership experience in driving a robust and sustainable sanitation program in food manufacturing is required .   Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills including root cause analysis, risk assessment and corrective action.   Proven ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure is required .   Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment is required .   HACCP and Internal Auditor certificates are preferred.   Flexible to work weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.   Proven ability to communicate effectively, appropriately, and respectfully with each member of the organization is required .   Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.   Knowledge of sanitation processes and procedures is required .     Education & Experience:?? ?   Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Food Microbiology Biology or equivalent combination of education and experience .   Three-Five (3-5) years of experience in food manufacturing with at least three years in food sanitation required .   Knowledge of the GMP, HACCP and Environmental sanitation program is preferred.   Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred .     The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified.? Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.? ?   Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. ? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ?     This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Please refer to the Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy for important information, including the obligations that Safety Sensitive employees have with respect to the lawful use of drugs and medications.   The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball's Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.