Sanitation Superintendent

  • Full-Time
  • West Columbia, SC
  • Cargill
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
Job Purpose and Impact

The Sanitation Superintendent is accountable for effective leadership and continuous improvement for facility sanitation processes for quality, cost, delivery, safety, training, and morale. In this role, you will be accountable for the development, implementation, execution and evaluation of the sanitation program and taking corrective action to prevent product contamination. You will ensure all cleaning and sanitation is executed in compliance with company and governmental regulations and policies. Key Accountabilities

Oversee the cleaning and sanitization of equipment, surfaces, utensils and plant environment by providing direction to motivate and provide technical support to all sanitation employees and other plant employees as the need arises.
Plan sanitation requirements and activities by establishing priorities, budgets, schedules, assigning work and communicating with sanitation staff and key stakeholders frequently and regularly within timelines.
Monitor and update the sanitation standard operating procedures and participate in audits, implementing corrective actions plans based on findings.
Order, manage inventory and safely store sanitation agents and cleaning substances.
Partner with contractors, suppliers, and technical staff to trouble shoot and eliminate root causes of non-conformities.
Support and execute the company's safety programs at the facility in conjunction with other personnel and provide input on sanitation excellence across the organization.
Lead and develop a team, coach and make decisions related to talent management, hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions.
Other duties as assigned
#LI-JR1 Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Experience with email, spreadsheet, word processing and other software applications
Knowledge of the sanitation process, cleaning chemistry, chemical storage, handling and dispensing systems and sanitary design principles
Knowledge of industry related quality systems and inspection programs, cleaning systems and chemicals
Minimum of four years of related work experience Preferred Qualifications
Two years of supervisory experience
Knowledge of good manufacturing process, safety, lock out and tag out and health and safety regulations

Cargill highly encourages vaccinations but does not mandate at this time. Upon hire, you will be asked to provide your vaccination status, and if unvaccinated or if you choose not to disclose, you would be expected to follow Cargill’s safety protocols for unvaccinated employees (i.e., mask mandates, and social distancing).

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
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