Sanitation Supervisor

Work is Sweet! 'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service.

See's is a leader in the confectionary industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about providing great customer service.

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for supervising the dismantling and cleaning of MFG and Packaging equipment. In addition, but not limited to, guiding the sanitation team in minor and major cleans, delegating responsibilities as necessary, supervising a team of 35 to 40 people, training new/existing team members on safety, efficiency, and proper ways to clean the equipment, ensuring MSS is completed at the frequency given.

Also, supports cleaning and sanitizing by working alongside the team when staffing demands it. The Sanitation Supervisor must have knowledge of and will only use, approved chemicals and will follow safety guidelines, has basic knowledge and understanding of GFSI, HACCP, SQF, FDA, GMP, GDP, and how to complete RCA/CAPA/NCR/CAR. The Sanitation Supervisor must be able to identify harborage points, high risk areas, and create mitigation strategies.

All Lock Out/Tag Out procedures must be followed. The Sanitation Supervisor reports to the Manager and must be able to take direction and manage time responsibly.

2 Openings

Carson Plant, 20600 Alameda St, Carson, CA 90810

La Cienega Plant, 3431 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016

• Supervise a multi-faceted team of 35 – 40 team members.
• Supervise day‑to‑day sanitation functions, ensuring processes are in accordance with the SSOPs.
• Ensure MSS related tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Reviews and retains sanitation documentation, ensuring proper completion and calls out any gaps.
• Maintains all Process/Cleaning Log Books/Binders, ensuring all steps of the Manufacturing Cleaning directions are followed per See’s SSOPs and cGMPS.
• Delegate responsibilities as necessary according to company needs.
• Create or update SSOP’s to reflect best practices.
• Disassemble, clean and sanitize, processing equipment such as hoppers, mixers, enrobers, swecos, conveyors, scoops, and all other machines, components and parts or as directed by the Manager.
• Measure, Mix, cleaning and Sanitizing Solutions as per instructions by the Sanitation Manager/Chemical Provider.
• Must have a basic understanding of GFSI, HAACP, FDA, SQF, GMP and GDP.
• Maintain close supervision of the Pest Management Program.
• Read and Maintain CIP readouts.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English to write routine reports and necessary correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in Written, oral or diagram form.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders and work in tight constricted places in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be able to stand for 10 hours and be able to lift 50lbs.
• Assist in collecting Environmental Program samples.

• 3 years Supervisor experience
• 1-2 years sanitation experience
• 1-2 years working in a food manufacturing facility
• Familiarity with Production environment or Packaging experience is a plus.
• Familiar with GMPs
• High School Diploma or Equivalency

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $70,000- $85,000
; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, in addition to a full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

See's is an EOE See’s will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).