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Description Job Summary: Position is responsible for all production changeovers and start-ups, focusing on effective, efficient and smooth transitions on the floor for the shift. Provides constant feedback to Sanitation Supervisor/Manager on updates to the production floor and continuous improvements. Responsibilities of the Position: • Communicate safety as the number one priority for employees by encouraging safe work practices and immediately addressing safety concerns • Observe and implement safety corrections on assigned lines • Train employees to work in safe manner • Oversee multiple line changeovers to ensure proper cleaning is performed, staff are utilized efficiently, and appropriate departments are notified for support in a timely matter. • Train sanitation leads, production leads, operators and crew on effective sanitation practices in a timely matter. • Train, manage, clean and troubleshoot sanitation including but not limited to floor scrubber, COP tank, parts washer, dry steam, foamer, vacuums, etc. • Manages 5S and inventory of sanitation tools, line-specific tooling and equipment. • Adheres and trains on CW’s Pathogen Procedures, including but not limited to Allergen Control and Facility Color Coding procedures. • Document and execute changeover times and quality swab testing. • Tests and documents chemical concentrations. • Ensures sanitation tools, line tooling and equipment, and more are delivered to lines prior to the changeover. • Ensure equipment is taken apart completely and in an organized manner, followed by guaranteeing proper reassembly of equipment and line. • Responsible for completion of Line Clearance sheets and file storage per SOP • Effectively communicates with sanitation department and production on line’s changeover status and changeover type (full sanitation, dry clean, partial or packaging change). • Monitors, directs, and problem solves to improve effectiveness and efficiency of changeovers. Provides suggestions and ideas to management for continuous improvement efforts. • Effective shift handoff with Sanitation Assistant Supervisors with line changeover, Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and other responsibilities. • Work closely with Production management to assemble sanitation crews along with reassigning unneeded staff. • Monitor lines for MSS and housekeeping of allergen and recycling bins per CW’s quality procedures. • Enforce company policies and procedures regarding safety, discipline, cooperation and teamwork. • Fast-response for safety concerns, including but not limited to blood-borne pathogen containment or food-borne pathogens. • Able to work a flexible shift; weekend work may be required • Perform other duties as assigned by management. Requirements Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: • Knowledge of basic sanitation principals, allergen program, and preventing foodborne illness • Preferably speaks in English and Spanish Education and Experience: • High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience/preferred BA/BS • Must have 1 year experience in a manufacturing facility that produces food or nutrition products • 1 year of previous sanitation experience in a manufacturing setting preferred • Leadership experience preferred • Basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Working Conditions: • Wet, dry and dusty work environments during sanitation and production periods • Heavy industrial equipment requiring 2-person lift • This position may require the employee to work weekends or shifts other than their own to meet the needs of the business. Physical Requirements: • Operate standard office equipment • Reach with hands and arms • Able to lift up to 49 pounds, stand/walk for up to 8 hours a day and be able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach, all with or without reasonable accommodation • Ability to work between an office setting and warehouse environment with temperature range of 55 – 80 degrees.