Sanitation Supervisor presso Maola Local Dairies

SHIFT: 1st

HOURS: 4:00 am -12:30 pm.

Why you will love working at Maola:

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY

Provides critical leadership in Plant with emphasis on equipment usage and sanitation programs. Management and coordination of all the operations of CIP (clean-in-place) systems. Responsible for overall cleanliness and maintenance of equipment used to process dairy products, such as agitators, spray balls, gaskets, piping lines, valves, silos, tanks, and operating equipment.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Enforces safety rules and company policies.
• Review all documentation and records associated with the position to adhere to legal requirements and standards for Maola Milk Production Plant. Documentation will include but is not limited to wash charts (both physical and electronic), titrations of chemicals, and use of the electronic interface system.
• Auditing, Training, and implementation of new processes to uphold and improve processes as it relates to environmental and sanitation of the equipment and plant overall.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures and review current Standard Operating Procedures to ensure best practices.
• Contribute and manage the Work Order Program as it relates to the Environmental and Sanitation program and parts that function in the department.
• Manage the Master Sanitation and Preventive Maintenance program for the Environmental and Sanitation department. All preventative maintenance and master sanitation should be completed in the predetermined time allotted by Maola Milk Production Plant to identify any equipment needing repair ahead of its scheduled Maintenance time.
• Responsible for making sure the Master Sanitation Program is completed each month.
• Use of the Electronic Interface System Program to identify abnormalities during wash cycles and any improvements that may be required to meet specifications of the wash cycles.
• Understands how to safely handle chemicals, identify chemical hazards of mixing chemicals for safety compliance, read SDS sheets, wear and enforce wearing of personal protective equipment use by all plant personnel.
• Champion improvements for the plant related to the Environmental and Sanitation department for our Food Safety and Quality as well as Employee Safety Program.
• Work in conjunction with the Quality Assurance Team to obtain the analyzed data from the department. Champion and own the improvement of product and the plant related to Environmental, End of Code, Employee Cleaning of equipment, and other functions as they relate to the department for this position.
• Continue to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities as the company implements new technologies into the process. This includes valves, agitators, HMI’s, etc.
• Work closely with other departments to coordinate adequate cleaning and protection of equipment and products. All projects are adequately planned to minimize business interruptions.
• Cross train to learn all functions of employees on the team for proper shift coverage. Daily presence on the floor required and hands being on with equipment. Foster a team that works well with all departments.
• Support the overall team by working for and with all team members as needed.
• COP (clean-out-of-place) silos, tanks, lines, valves, pumps, food contact and non-contact surfaces, etc.
• Perform the basic housekeeping to include cleaning floors, walls, ceiling, air vents, lights, etc., of the plant, equipment, and exterior of all equipment.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. 
• 1-3 years of related supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
• Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur. 
• Customer Focused
• Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
• Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions. 
• Collaboration
• Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
• Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration. 

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high.  Wet/slippery work conditions.

Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products.  Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visitwww.maolamilk.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.