Pursue Excellence.

We are an industry leader in food innovation.

We are an industry leader in quality.

And we are dedicated to providing our customers, consumers and
associates with only the freshest ideas, products and growth opportunities.

Welcome to the SmithFoods
family.

High Quality. Always Fresh.

For over 100 years, SmithFoods been a leader within the dairy industry
and has progressed into an innovative leader within private label and contract
manufacturing services for dairy and non-dairy products.

Benefits

Ø Company provided medical, dental and optical

Ø Wellness Program

Ø Matching 401K

Ø Educational reimbursement

Ø Competitive vacation package

Ø 11 company paid holidays

Joining SmithFoods as the Sanitation Group Leader allows
you a fresh opportunity to make a significant impact in an ever-evolving
organization.

Be an Owner.

As the Sanitation Group Leader, you will…

The Sanitation Group Leader oversees the sanitation operations of the Plant with direct responsibility for specific sanitation work teams in compliance with food safety, quality and regulatory requirements. This position is also responsible for developing the culture through coaching and supporting the work area team structure.

Your Work Matters.

• Management of Sanitation processes and procedures to verify effective cleaning and adherence to SSOP’s
• Maintenance of Sanitation Control Records, work orders and projects to ensure compliance with GMP’s, FSMA & Corporate Quality Controls including production records
• ATP Swabbing, training, verification and ensuring accurate record keeping
• Provide support to improve quality excellence, food safety, and product development efforts, cooperating closely with the quality control team
• Responsible for leading operational improvements in the assigned work area teams
• Develop a culture of accelerated continuous improvement utilizing standard work, problem identification, A3 problem solving, and decision making at the level of
  execution
• Ensure work area teams follow the continuous improvement framework in the areas of Safety, Food Safety Quality and Productivity when conducting Daily Management Meetings and attend meetings as required.
• Schedule and maintain adequate staffing to ensure sanitation operations are completed on a timely basis.
• Work with other Group and team leaders, both operational and functional, to identify, prioritize and resolve issues between the teams
• Develop the leadership capabilities of work area team leaders with formal bi-weekly coaching, goal setting, training and timely completion of performance reviews
• Support team leader in developing and maintaining standard work, implementing and following defined standards
• Primary liaison between floor personnel and management
• Stay current with industry trends and technology
• Live and promote our vision and mission
• Follow work practices that align with and support the negotiated collective bargaining agreement
• Assist in projects as required
• Other duties as assigned Safety, Food Safety Quality, Productivity
• Ensure appropriate implementation and management of Safety and Food Safety Quality GMP’s
• Ensure that we adhere to all state and federal regulations in the areas of safety and food safety quality
• Ensure that we follow all company and customer standards
• Work with teams to set goals to improve and demonstrate meaningful improvements in Safety, Food Safety Quality, and Productivity

Financial

• Responsible for improving the cost position of the assigned work teams preventing or eliminating issues including overtime, labor efficiency, shrink, energy consumption, etc. with an expected annual savings goal of 3%
• Responsible for identifying annual capital improvements and creating appropriate business cases to justify investment
• Prioritize and manage top improvement goals and projects to ensure appropriate support from shared services like preventative maintenance, scheduling, and supply chain

Required Duties of all Associates

• Manage all company business according to the cultural objectives of the company (values and behaviors)
• Understand and execute the principles of the company’s Operational Excellence program driving the right behaviors, standards and continuous improvement across all operating entities
• Participate in cross-functional teams as required to advance the business interests of the company
• Compliance with all company and regulatory policies/guidelines relating to associate safety, food safety and food quality

Competencies

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and organization skills, including written and oral presentation skills
• Strong time management skills
• Must demonstrate excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Confidentiality is a must
• Must be insurable by company standards
• Strong organizational and influential leadership skills - managing and empowering personnel or teams
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve
• Comfortable in fast-paced environment

Travel

• As needed for training or meetings

Education
and Experience

Preferred:

• 4 year undergraduate degree in
  Food Science, Ag Science, or similar technical field
• Three to five years of
  experience in Sanitation

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Must be willing to work a varied schedule up to fifty hours per week
• Additional hours and days (holidays, week-ends) as required
• Expected Work Activity
• 70% on-site supervision, problem solving, implementing, and observing
• 20% office, planning, reporting
  
• 10% staff meetings, group planning, audits, tours, misc

Work
Environment & Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job the associate may be required to sit for an extended amount of time, work in a controlled office atmosphere and spend extending hours in front of a computer screen.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Position is required to listen carefully to others on the telephone

Other
Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company.

EEO
Statement

SmithFoods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for employment, recruitment, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, pay, benefits, lay-off, demotion or termination of employment will be made without consideration of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military status, ancestry, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable federal, state or local law.