Sanitation Supervisor - 2nd Shift & Swing Shift

Sanitation Supervisor - 2nd Shift & Swing Shift

Superior Dairy, Canton, Ohio, United States

The Michigan Milk Producers Association is a dairy farmer‑owned cooperative and dairy processor. Founded in 1916, the MMPA serves dairy farmers in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Quality milk and dairy products begin on the farm and continue through every step at Superior Dairy. MMPA’s family dairy farmers take pride in producing wholesome, nutritious milk with care and integrity. That commitment to quality carries forward as member milk is bottled and processed at Superior Dairy, MMPA’s wholly owned subsidiary in Canton, Ohio. Founded in 1922, Superior Dairy honors its Great Lakes heritage while delivering trusted dairy products to customers in 44 states.

• Competitive salary
• Health and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefits
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employer‑matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and recognition awards
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Employee feedback and suggestion forums

The Sanitation Supervisor position is responsible for all activities related to food sanitation in a dairy manufacturing and packaging environment. The supervisor plays a pivotal role in establishing and documenting a formal, fully compliant sanitation program.

• Schedule and supervise sanitation workers to ensure plant operations meet sanitation requirements for machinery, equipment, and facilities
• Train sanitation and plant employees to achieve and maintain sanitation objectives
• Build and maintain a Master Sanitation Schedule and related documentation
• Make recommendations for improvements and lead improvement teams
• Work with the Sanitation Manager, Plant Management, and Director of Quality to troubleshoot issues
• Explain hazards and safety measures to employees and monitor compliance
• Maintain chemical inventory and interact with the chemical supplier for advice on training or issues related to sanitation
• Participate in the development and auditing of SSOPs
• Work directly with Ecolab or a chemical company to drive best practices
• Enforce safety and GMP policies and maintain superior plant cleanliness
• Other duties as assigned

Complexity: Previous experience in food production/manufacturing environments including a general knowledge of food ingredients and processing equipment

Education & Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in food sanitation with supervisory responsibilities

Qualifications: Familiarity with the theory and application of CIP, COP, and SSOPs, ability to effectively present these concepts to plant operations team members; knowledge of regulatory requirements with respect to food production and sanitation (OSHA, FSMA, Sanitation Controls, GMPs, and SSOPs); practical experience in sanitation practices; bilingual Spanish/English is preferred, but not required; MS Office computer skills; ability to facilitate change by involving employees in continually improved processes

Working Conditions: Most time will be spent in a production environment working with production machinery. Sometimes will be spent at a desk using various office equipment including a computer, fax machine, telephone, etc.

Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand for extended periods, use hand controls, talk or hear, reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to sit; may be required to lift 25 pounds routinely and up to 50 pounds on occasion

Safety/Hazards: Exposure to steam, chemicals, wet conditions, elevated platforms, and a variety of production equipment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MMPA is an equal opportunity employer.