Specialist, Sanitation - 2nd shift

Overview:

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Job functions include administrating, planning, directing, assessing, training, implementing and evaluating Manufacturing Sanitation in order to meet current and ongoing Quality standards.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

• Maintain a good working relationship with employees through strong interpersonal and oral communications, teamwork, counseling, and fair and consistent enforcement of Company policies and procedures.
• Ensure programs are defined, implemented, and effective for all aspects of Manufacturing Sanitation including:
• - Master Manufacturing Sanitation Schedule – develop/define appropriate cleaning frequency schedule for facility and manufacturing equipment and ensure compliance to scheduling and reporting.
• Cleaning Procedures - verify cleaning procedures are defined for all equipment on the Master Manufacturing Sanitation Schedule; procedures are followed and are effective.
• Chemical Controls - Maintain effective relationship with contracted chemical supplier to ensure controls for manufacturing sanitation chemicals to include utilization, testing, inventories, proper labeling and safety and are compliant with Herbalife and regulatory requirements.
• Identify Continuous Improvement ideas and implement.
• Review, revise and create documents/procedures to support sanitation initiatives.
• Empowers Manufacturing Sanitation Department to adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Takes ownership of department deficiencies and implements countermeasures with the appropriate sense of urgency. Communicates deficiencies and countermeasures to the Plant Services Manager.
• Personally, understands manufacturing cleaning procedures for environmental and equipment.
• Develops and report Manufacturing Sanitation KPI's.
• Keeps abreast of all current and new sanitation technologies to include manual and electronic document controls.
• Maintains records and places orders for all chemicals used in cleaning and sanitizing.
• Is responsible for sanitation equipment—including high pressure guns, portable foamers, forklifts, scrubbers,
• Other duties assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads a team of up to 2 employees.
• Coordinate (temps, contractors, vendors, etc.) regarding Manufacturing Sanitation.

Job Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A consistent record of establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal customers, vendors.
• Skilled in computer applications and systems.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to the company’s insurance carrier.

Experience:

• 5 years of sanitation experience in a cGMP environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• - (i.e.,3 years with a bachelors or 7 years with a High School Diploma or equivalent experience or GED)
• Additional consideration in lieu of education or experience may be given to candidates that posses industry certifications such as: AIB, CFS Certifications, SSOP, Sanitation Safety or HACCAP
• 1-2 years’ experience handling multiple projects and duties related to sanitation activities, following and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures as well as safety.
• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA and other pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.

Education:

• Associate’s degree: equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree (certifications included).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiarity with California and / or Federal sanitation requirements for a food or dietary supplement manufacturer.
• Certifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers.
• Manual dexterity required.

Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting

Light: Office work, some lifting, considerable walking Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing

Positions in manufacturing facilities could involve working conditions that include the following: moving mechanical parts, working in high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, dust, powder, toxic or caustic chemicals, strong odors and food products (milk, soy, wheat, peanuts, etc.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated
• Noise levels are considered moderate

Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.