Sanitation Supervisor

Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in eight manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we're looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!

JOB TITLE: Sanitation Supervisor
POSITION TYPE: Full time
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Day Shift, 5:00AM - 2:00PM (hours may vary slightly)

Position Overview:

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising production floor employees to ensure sanitation compliance within operations at the facility. They will contribute to the organization's success by acting as the contact for all location-specific sanitation operations and practices, ensuring compliance with corporate quality procedures.

Key Accountabilities:

Ensure sanitation activities are performed and completed to effectively optimize manufacturing processes.

• Develop and implement Sanitation Standard Operation Procedures (SSOPs) and ensure employee adherence.

• Act as a technical resource to address and resolve sanitation inquiries and issues at the facility.

• Collaborate with chemical suppliers and coordinate sanitary review.

• Ensure all Clean in Place (CIP) changes are documented and communicated.

• Review and sign off on all daily CIP washes to verify compliance with established sanitation standards and operational protocols.

• Oversee the completion of all required production paperwork (records, inventory, inspection, sanitation reports, processing charges, work orders, etc.)

• Actively engage in the physical aspects of operational processes to identify improvement opportunities, ensure effective training, and perform spot inspections. This includes participating in non-routine sanitation tasks such as equipment teardown and setup to maintain safety and quality standards.

Ensure safety and training in the workplace:

• Participate in safety efforts including attending safety meetings, incident investigations, assisting in root cause analysis and auditing.

• Administer company policies and procedures including OSA and safety.

• Conduct and document sanitation-related employee training.

• Ensure compliance and administration of company policies and procedures.

• Oversee manufacturing processes to ensure quality and safety standards are being met.

• Build a culture of operational excellence:

• Coordinate shift activities, including the supervision of production associates, between shifts to ensure a smooth and efficient transition.

• Manage environmental sanitation programs and assist with regulatory inspections and customer audits.

• Maintain departmental supplies, tools, and equipment.

• Liaise with other stakeholders to support goals and plans to ensure consistency across all functions.

• Coordinating special plant-wide functions such as production planning and/or scheduling, sanitation, safety, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma/GED

2. Knowledge of basic work procedures related to the job

3. 3 years of job-related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Associate degree in manufacturing or related field, or some related college coursework

Physical Setting:

Job Setting: This position requires regular presence on the plant production floor, in the plant office and lab. The individual will be required to participate on an on-call schedule and work a weekend and holiday rotation.

Benefits:

At Foremost Farms, we believe that you and your family matter most. That's why we're proud to offer one of the most comprehensive and competitive benefits packages in the area - designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - Flexible coverage with options to meet the needs of you and your family
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - 100% company match on up to 8% of your contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off - Start with 200 hours of PTO (pro-rated for first year)
• 10 Paid Holidays - Enjoy time to rest and recharge
• Paid Parental Leave - 6 weeks fully paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA) - when you elect the high-deductible health plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Save for medical and dependent care expenses
• Life and Disability Insurance - Financial protection for you and your loved ones
• Daily Pay Option - Access your earnings when you need them
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential support for life's challenges
• Referral Program - Earn rewards for bringing great people to our team
• Career Growth Opportunities - Advance your skills and your career with us

Don't meet every single requirement? At Foremost Farms we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.

Are you ready to Be Foremost?

Apply today at www.foremostfarms.com