SQF/Sanitation/Warehouse Supervisor II

Ensures warehouse, DRC, and CS follow all MDI, federal, State, and local regulations concerning sanitation and food safety.

Accountabilities:

• Assists with the sanitation budget for labor, supplies and contracted services
• Manage sanitation efforts of all departments of the warehouse, office, dispatch and reclaim center according to MDI’s Master Cleaning Schedule
• Participates and develops corrective actions and ensures corrective actions are followed by validation and verification audits.
• Manage outside cleaning services for offices and restrooms including vendor selection, invoice approval, and vendor performance.
• Assists with maintaining required records to include Seafood HACCP plans, SSOP’s, food safety plans, and National Organic Program.
• Leads internal audits for compliance with the requirements of SQF, FDA, and USDA. Develops corrective and preventive actions as necessary.
• Maintain open communication and good working relationships across all departments and shifts to improve workflow efficiency.
• Assists Food Safety Manger in the leadership and implementation of sanitation and regulatory updates.
• Oversee the disposal of recyclable materials and trash; as well as managing the returns and damage process.
• Inspects the warehouse weekly to ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, SQF, and MDI sanitation
• Responsible for the maintenance and service of all bait stations and pest control traps for a 1.5 million sq. ft. facility.
• Works with contracted Pest Control Operator on a weekly or as needed frequency to mitigate and correct pest issues.
• Supports the Food Safety Manager in maintaining SQF certification and ensuring the facility consistently complies with all SQF standards.
• Requires a flexible schedule and involves substantial walking, stair climbing, and working in a warehouse setting where temperatures can range from room temperature down to -25° in the freezer.
• Assists the Food Safety manager in creating a safe work environment through training and positive reinforcement.
• Maintain scheduled cleaning of MDI’s banana ripening operation.
• Other related activities as necessary.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year college or university and 3-5+ years’ experience in food industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• SQF or similar GFSI certification required with the ability to obtain SQF Practitioner Certification within 3 months of employment
• Successfully completed HACCP training and possess a minimum of one year of experience working within a HACCP-regulated facility.
• Strong skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• Outstanding skills in organization, coaching, analysis, and communication are required

Dimensions:
•Oversees 10+ non-exempt employees, handling scheduling, supervision, conflict resolution, payroll, attendance, PTO, discipline, recognition, and safety.
•Oversees the facility's Integrated Pest Management program, supervising both staff and external pest control technicians.

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