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**Brand:** Crystal Farms

**Categories:** Operations Administrative

**Locations:** Lake Mills, Wisconsin

**Position Type:** Regular Full-Time

**Remote Eligible:** No

**Req ID:** 27731

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

At Crystal Farms Dairy Company we harbor a passion for quality food and seek out the very best talent that fosters the company’s culture of ownership and accountability. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Whether working on a new product, interacting with consumers, or giving back to the community - passion for cheese is always present in all we do. Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for managing, supervising, and coordinating all activities related to food safety and sanitation programs within the facility. The Sanitation Supervisor ensures effective execution of plant cleaning and sanitation operations, while maintaining strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, and company sanitation policies and procedures. The role requires a strong commitment to workplace safety, with an expectation to consistently adhere to and promote safety work rules. The Sanitation Supervisor plays a key role in reinforcing Safety as a Core Value throughout the organization. Additionally, this position ensures that all food safety and quality policies, procedures, and activities are uniformly followed and enforced, with the goal of minimizing product and process variability and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and compliance. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Oversee sanitation of the entire plant, including both interior and exterior areas. 2. Develop, monitor, and update all plant sanitation procedures and practices as needed. 3. Supervise sanitation and janitorial staff, including daily activities and performance management. 4. Train employees on proper methods for testing chemical concentrations and maintaining test kits. 5. Organize the sanitation crew efficiently to maximize resources; schedule work assignments, and participate in hiring, termination, and performance evaluations. 6. Monitor and assist sanitation employees during equipment cleaning to ensure proper sanitation practices and chemical safety. 7. Track and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including the Master Sanitation Program, pre-operational inspections, and visual observations. 8. Communicate sanitation-related issues or potential concerns to management promptly. 9. Monitor Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) systems and act as liaison with Chemstation to ensure proper system function and accuracy. 10. Assist in preparation for third-party audits and participate in the auditing process. 11. Lead the cross-functional sanitation team to drive continuous improvement. 12. Conduct safety and educational training sessions for sanitation staff. 13. Manage inventory and ordering of sanitation supplies. 14. Take personal responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace; adhere to all safety policies and procedures. 15. Follow quality work practices, GMPs, and sanitary conditions to ensure product quality; report any conditions that may impact food safety or quality. 16. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements at all times. 17. Perform other duties as assigned by management. 18. Actively lead and/or participate in the plant safety team. Qualifications Education, Experience, and Skills 1. Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. 2. Minimum of three years of successful experience in sanitation within the food industry. 3. Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment strongly preferred. 4. Knowledge of sanitation chemicals and proper chemical usage. 5. Proven leadership and team management skills. 6. Strong verbal and written communication abilities. 7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word. 8. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)