Sanitation Supervisor - Midnight Shift

Job description:

The Company:

Baxter’s Bakery is a fast-growing commercial bakery situated in picturesque Cobourg, Ontario.

The Baxter family has been in the bakery business since 2005 and takes pride in creating delicious hand-crafted items.

Our mandate is to produce high quality products for the retail and food service industries within Canada and the US with our team members of the UFCW local 175.

Core Responsibilities:

• Organize, supervise, and ensures that Sanitation department daily objectives and assigned work orders are achieved in an efficient manner, and in compliance with all applicable standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and best practices.
• Ensures the safety of all team members, including handling and usage of chemicals, lock out/tag out and safe work procedures.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable Company and Regulatory requirements and standards by contributing to the development, implementation and maintenance of Sanitation department programs, policies, and procedures.
• Update, implement and maintain facility master sanitation schedules as needed for new equipment and non-conformances.
• Accurately completes documentation on sanitation records and maintains records in an organized manner.
• Ensure cleaning requests from production are accurate, properly communicated and completed within a timely manner.
• Conduct pre-shift and end-of-shift inspections of equipment and general areas.
• Co-ordinate inspection and cleaning of lines at change overs, minimizing down time.
• Ensure supplies are stocked by monitoring inventory levels, and replenishing supplies as required.
• Communicate with 3rd party companies, such as waste management and chemical suppliers to ensure adequate and effective service for facility.
• Conduct employee training on sanitation procedures, chemical control & WHIMS.

Required background, skills, and abilities:

• 2 - 3 years supervisory experience (preferred)
• 3+ years sanitation experience in a food manufacturing facility (preferred)
• BRC or similar food certification experience
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work as a team or independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with managers, direct reports, and production employees.
• Experience working with employees in an unionized environment (preferred)
• Ability to make decisions with confidence.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment, with a multitude of priorities.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility and availability as required based on business requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft office.

We offer a very competitive compensation package including family healthcare benefits.

Job Type: Permanent – FULL TIME

Starting Wage: $65,000

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (11pm – 7am)
• Weekends as needed.