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Dairy Farmers of America Sanitation Supervisor 3rd Shift in Athens, Tennessee
Position : Sanitation Supervisor 3rd Shift
Location : Athens, Tennessee
Requisition ID: : 26539
Mayfield Dairy Farms is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) , a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners.
At Mayfield Dairy Farms we are proud to provide families with fresh delicious dairy products. By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!
Mayfield Dairy Farms has an opening for a Sanitation Supervisor 3 rd Shift. 10pm to 7am. The days will be Monday – Friday (may vary based on the business needs).
Directly supervise employees engaged in activities to ensure that operations meet sanitation requirements for machinery, equipment, and/or facilities in accordance with the company’s policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. Ensure that sanitation, quality, and department efficiencies are maintained at or above standards. Function as a resource and point of escalation to direct reports. Coach, mentor, and provide performance development opportunities to team members on an ongoing basis.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Schedule, assign and monitor work, and provide clear direction to sanitation employees to meet the needs of the business. Ensure effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action, and performance management.
Train and instruct employees in regard to sanitation standards, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and objectives. Oversee instruction, implementation, and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees.
Implement and maintain sanitation programs and ensure compliance with company standards and directives.
Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate activities to identify, solve, and prevent problems affecting sanitation.
Conduct audits of sanitation and clean-in-place (CIP) processes to ensure compliance with SSOP’s.
Recommend measures to continuously improve sanitation methods, equipment performance, and quality of products produced and distributed by the facility.
Validate SSOP’s annually or when systems are modified.
Manage relationships with outside vendors (e.g., chemical supplier)
Working cross functionally and collaboratively with DFA operations, QA&C and chemical supply vendors, develop, implement, and continuously improve on sanitation programs, policies, and key performance indicators (KPI’s)
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
BENEFITS:
Health and Welfare benefits begin 1 st of the month after start date
401(k) with company contribution – 100% vested at day one of eligibility
Competitive pay
Paid vacation and holidays
Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Service recognition and employee rewards
Employee referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Work for dairy farm families
Education and Experience
Undergraduate degree in food science or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
2 to 5 years sanitation or related experience coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team leadership experience; supervisor experience preferred.
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems
Able to work collaboratively in a team environment with facilities, regulatory agencies, and customers.
Able to foster good teamwork.
Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism.
Able to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures.
Able to interpret and apply company policies.
Able to adapt and manage to change effectively.
Able to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize work activities.
Able to understand technical documents, dilutions, percentages, and basic mathematical formulas for chemical concentrations.
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Travel
☐ No travel required
☒ 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)
☐ 15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)
☐ 25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)
☐ 50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)
☐ 75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)
An Equal Opportunity Employer