Supervisor Sanitation - 3rd Shift

Management Level:

M1

Work Shift:

3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division as a Sanitation Supervisor!

SUMMARY:

The Sanitation Supervisor directs and supervises the cleaning of the plant production equipment and facility to meet food safety requirements as required by federal state and local regulations and by DFA to meet customer quality and safety standards. Ensures employees follow Company policies and procedures. Ensures sanitation quality and department efficiencies are maintained at or above standards. Supports the commitment and continual improvement to Food Safety and Quality prog rams. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sanitation Management:

• Perform day-to-day sanitation of equipment and facility.

• Develop and document cleaning procedures such as SSOP’s, cleaning logs, etc.

• Develop clear and well-defined cleaning procedures for all equipment and facility areas.

• Protect product during sanitation.

Team Leadership and Training:

• Train employees on sanitation procedures and safe equipment operation.

• Plan, assign, and direct work for sanitation workers.

• Supervise, motivate, and train sanitation production workers.

• Coordinate all sanitation activities and some production items for the plant.

• Work independently and within a team on special, non-recurring, and ongoing projects.

Performance Management:

• Appraise performance of sanitation workers.

• Reward and discipline employees as necessary.

• Address complaints and resolve problems.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure compliance with all safety rules, standards, and company GMPs.

• Ensure food safety and quality control specifications are met.

• Develop, maintain, and comply with the Master Sanitation Schedule.

• Coordinate with R&D and Quality Assurance on sanitation issues concerning production, new products, and special runs.

• Coordinate with Maintenance on machinery, pump, mill, and equipment issues.

• Ensure that quality, productivity, and food safety standards are met.

Process Improvement:

• Work closely with management and chemical suppliers on chemical and process changes to improve sanitation results and reduce costs.

Miscellaneous:

• Coordinate sanitation and production activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Occasionally required to conduct meeting or lead groups discussions

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Education: High School or GED required. 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred

• HACCP certification preferred. 

• Experience: 

• 2 plus years of manufacturing experience in the food industry. 

• The ability to compute rate ratio and percent when preparing cleaning chemicals is required. 

• Food industry sanitation experience preferred but not required. 

• Computer Skills: Efficiently utilize a personal computer outfitted with Microsoft Office software including Word Excel and Outlook 

• Other Skills: 

• Skilled in analytical critical inductive and deductive logic and reasoning. 

• Skilled in adaptable flexible yet effective time and scheduling management

• Able to read and interpret documents such as MSDS Safety rules and procedure manuals.

• Able to write reports.

• Able to compute rate ratio and percent when preparing cleaning chemicals. 

• Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to climb up and down stairs to get to/from work areas, work at elevated levels, various heights, and in confined spaces, as applicable.

• Ability to stand and walk up to 12 hours/day

• Requires bending, stooping, twisting, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching above, below, and across at shoulder level, and repetitive motions

• Ability to work in an environment where extreme temperatures range seasonally from hot/warm (80-90°F) to cold (20-40°F), where conditions may be damp and/or wet, and concrete floors may be slippery in some areas

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 70+ lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level  

• Ability to flex/grip with wrists/hands and use maintenance tools

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net / beard guard, steel-toed boots, and gloves

• Must reside in the United States to be considered.

• Sponsorship is not available with this position.

Internal Qualifications:

• Must not have 4 or more attendance points for locations on an 8-point policy on date of application.

• No written warning in the past six (6) months

• No suspension on record for the last 12 months

Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Referral Payout Eligible:

No

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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