Sanitation Production Coordinator

Sanitation Production Coordinator

Yamamotoyama

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Yamamotoyama U.S.A. stands as a testament to the art of traditional Japanese green tea and nori seaweed products, upholding a commitment to unparalleled quality since 1690. Our culture is enriched by diverse backgrounds, all striving to find their unique voice in a harmonious blend. This spirit of unity in diversity extends to our portfolio, which includes the globally recognized Stash Tea Company, offering an expansive array of premium teas.

In addition, we proudly present Ujido, a brand deeply rooted in the art and tradition of Japanese Matcha. Our dedication to excellence is not just in our products, but in the mosaic of voices that shape our legacy.

• Establish priorities in accordance with given guidance and direction in areas that require attention.
• Establish and maintain acceptable work practices among employees.
• Work closely with assigned department employees to help improve sanitation performance.
• Provide suggestions regarding staffing needs, equipment, and materials needed to meet production demand and sanitation goals.
• Participate in the Fiscal Year End Inventory count.
• Develop a partnership with quality, operations, and maintenance to meet company’s objectives.
• Understand chemical specifications and their effectiveness/proper application for different processing and packaging equipment, SSOPs, and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure.
• Coordinate, assign, and schedule the activities of the employees engaged in sanitation of food processing equipment, processing areas, and general housekeeping of the premises.
• Update, implement and enforce Master Sanitation/Cleaning Schedule to ensure compliance with regulatory and company’s standards.
• Verify and record all sanitation documentation including Sanitation Signoff Logs, Work Order assignments, MSDS and Training Records.
• Provide cleaning crew with work assignments, schedules, training, feedback, coaching, and development opportunities.
• Maintain the cleaning storage room including chemicals, cleaning tools and be organized and clean.
• Add specified amounts of chemicals to equipment at required times to maintain solution levels and concentrations.
• Maintain detailed records of cleaning logs, training, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance.
• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and following production schedules.
• Verify that all required materials and supplies are sufficiently stocked and equipment is up to date, safe, and in proper working order.
• Assign/schedule employees to various areas of assigned department to ensure production needs are met.
• Investigate sanitation/pest control issues, implement corrective actions, and respond to spills or emergencies.
• Establish rounds during the sanitation periods to ensure compliance with the company’s sanitation standards.
• Monitor procedures to ensure product is properly manufactured based on Product Specs.
• Ensure quarterly cleaning, startup, changeover and end of the production period are done efficiently following procedures for sanitation cleaning and product changeover.
• Be familiar with established SOPs and assure implementation.
• Ensure that the department perform sanitation activities within established SOPs, and results meet or exceed company goals.
• Maintain effective communication with supervisors concerning mutual problems.
• Discuss with the Direct Supervisor/Manager any situations that affect the Sanitation’s goal attainment and suggest solutions.
• Collaborate with the manager and upper management in assigned production and/or sanitation continuous improvement projects.
• Discuss sanitation objectives and issues arising in production and find innovative solutions.
• Perform a continuous improvement project.
• Keep sanitation costs to a minimum while producing quality products.
• Assure employees are always treated in a professional and respectful manner.
• Meet with department personnel in areas needing enhancement or modification.
• Ensure employees follow all company policies and procedures.
• Communicate departmental goals and objectives on a…