Sanitation Supervisor

Job Title: Sanitation Supervisor                          

Career Level:  M1

Function: Operations                                

Reports to: Plant Manager

Location: Whitehall West      

Position Type: Full Time

Schedule: 2nd shift

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Ornua is a leading dairy company and the proud owner of premium dairy brands enjoyed by consumers around the world. With annual revenues exceeding $3.7 billion and a global workforce of approximately 2,800 employees, Ornua operates across 10 business units and 12 production facilities spanning Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa.

In North America, Ornua is focused on delivering high-quality dairy products and ingredients to retail, foodservice, and food manufacturing customers. The company supports the growth of globally recognized brands, including Kerrygold, while also providing innovative dairy ingredient solutions to meet evolving customer needs.

Backed by a strong global supply network and deep dairy expertise, Ornua combines the strength of an international organization with a commitment to local markets, customers, and communities. Through its manufacturing facilities, commercial teams, and customer partnerships across the United States and Canada, Ornua continues to drive growth, innovation, and excellence throughout the dairy industry.

At Ornua, our success is built on our people, our values, and our commitment to delivering quality products and exceptional service to customers every day.

WHY THIS ROLE IS VALUABLE

The sanitation supervisor is directly responsible for overseeing and managing the sanitation crew that disassembles, cleans and sanitized and reassembles the production facility and production equipment. Effectiveness results in production of consistent, wholesome, food safe products for our customers. The individual trains and ensures our sanitation work force performs these duties in a safe manner and in accordance to written sanitation program. He also ensures records are updated and documentation is maintained to support the HACCP Food Safety Program. The Sanitation Supervisor works in conjunction with our current sanitation program supplier, Hydrite Chemicals to obtain the technologically current and best fit chemicals and application techniques.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Supervises the daily pre-cleaning, cleaning and sanitizing of the facility and production equipment after use, following established SOP’s, such that a wholesome, food safe production environment is maintained on a consistent basis.
• Oversees all disassembly, cleaning and sanitation functions ensuring that the facility and equipment is cleaned and sanitized in a safe manner, following written SOP’s, to ensure a food safe production environment.
• Documents and maintains orderly records of nightly audits of the Master Sanitation Plan.
• Ensures appropriate records and documentation are maintained regarding the HACCP Food Safety Program in conjunction with Hydrite Chemicals.
• Responsible for upkeep and implementation of the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• In conjunction with Hydrite Chemicals, conducts new employee training and annual employee training.
• Updates chemical safety, sanitation procedures and new equipment cleanings SOP’s.
• Ensures cleaning chemicals are locked and secure after use as part of our Bio-Security Program.
• Ensures building remains secure during and after the nightly sanitation process.
• Ensures post cleaning and sanitizing of equipment that has been upgraded or repaired is done and done correctly.
• Communicates with maintenance on any and all equipment or building deviations noted during sanitation.
• Works with Quality Assurance on corrective and preventative actions as a result of microbial testing results.
• Stays abreast of current though and practice in food manufacturing, and manufacturing in general, through outside reading, networking, attendance at relevant seminars and the use of consultants.
• Ensure facility and equipment meets WDA,FDA,USDA and HACCP sanitation standards.
• HACCP Team Member

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Education or higher
• Ability to Speak, Write and read in English.
• 5+ Years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing, ideally dairy-related environment. 3+ years’ experience supervising and managing a sanitation crew.
• Understands chemical application and chemistry of cleaning and sanitation chemicals.
• Mechanical ability and familiar with tool use for equipment disassembly and reassembly.
• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This role requires regular standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 60 pounds. Employees must be able to perform repetitive motions and safely operate equipment while following all safety and quality procedures.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a food manufacturing facility with variable temperatures — cooler warehouse areas and warmer production zones. The environment includes exposure to moving equipment, moderate to loud noise levels, and required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves, and hairnets.

WHY ORNUA?

Ornua is a purpose-driven, values-led co-operative creating value for Irish dairy farming families through our global operations. With 10 business units, 16 production facilities, and in-market teams across the world, we operate through two divisions — Ornua Foods, which markets our iconic consumer brands including Kerrygold and Pilgrims Choice, and Ornua Ingredients, which provides innovative, customized dairy ingredient solutions to our customers.

• Our Values lie at the core of everything we do. Our five values encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together.
• We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Career progression opportunities, including global mobility.
• Comprehensive benefits with region-specific offerings.

TOTAL REWARDS

Total Rewards at Ornua Ingredients North America will include a competitive salary and quarterly bonus scheme for production. The following are a list of other benefits you can avail of: low employee contribution for Medical, Vision and Dental benefits cover; 401k; Paid Time Off; Maternity Leave (20 weeks); Parental Leave; Reward & Recognition program; Volunteering opportunities; Long Service Awards.

Ornua is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.  Ornua is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact Ornua People Services at 833-450-2385 or peopleservicesus@ornua.com. 

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