Production Safety & Sanitation Supervisor / SF83 Job in San Fernando 91340, California Us
Pharmavite is a leading and growing US manufacturer, marketer, and retailer of quality vitamins, mineral and herbal supplements both domestically and internationally with a strong portfolio of brands such as Nature Made, (Cholestoff, Triple Flex, and SAM-e Complete), and SOYJOY. With over 30 years as a major force in the nutritional supplement business, Pharmavite was built on the premise of producing the highest quality nutritional products in the country and operates one of the most sophisticated, state-of-the art research and development facilities in the industry.
Position Description:
Pharmavite is a leading and growing US manufacturer, marketer, and retailer of quality vitamins, mineral and herbal supplements both domestically and internationally with a strong portfolio of brands such as Nature Made, SAM-e Complete, and SOYJOY. With over 35 years as a major force in the nutritional supplement business, Pharmavite was built on the premise of producing the highest quality nutritional products in the country and operates one of the most sophisticated, state-of-the art research and development facilities in the industry.
As a member of the Pharmavite team, employees enjoy competitive salaries and an exceptional benefits package featuring medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and long term disability coverage. In addition, employees enjoy educational assistance, credit union membership, substantial discounts on our products, and 11 paid holidays per year.
We currently are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and innovative Production Safety Sanitation Supervisor. This key position will be based in our production offices in San Fernando, CA (So. CA).
Position Summary:
Responsible for supervising and coordinating activities for dietary supplement safety and sanitation programs. This includes management of plant cleaning, sanitation, pest control, and compliance with cGMP's, sanitation policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Manages level of adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices with regards to sanitation
- Monitors and audits, making adjustments as necessary, processing equipment cleaning systems to ensure optimal operation
- Ensures compliance with all company and regulatory product quality standards, sanitation standards, dietary supplement safety standards, employee safety and environmental standards.
- Works closely with management and production personnel on sanitation problems recommending changes to improve sanitation policies, procedures, and standards.
- Performs comprehensive sanitation audits and develop a streamlined tracking and reporting process for sanitation audit reports.
- Compiles regular reports regarding inspections, sanitation violations, and steps taken to resolve deficiencies.
- Develops training programs for sanitation and cGMP's, and trains affected employees.
- Manages and maintains Master Sanitation Schedule.
- Facilitates the implementation of action responses to address sanitation and regulatory trends.
- Works closely with Chemical suppliers on chemical changes/sanitation improvements, results and costs related to plant sanitation. Responsible for chemical inventory, upkeep, and storage of sanitation supplies.
- Supports the on-going plant pest monitoring and control program by managing plant pest control activities and contracted pest control service and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Coordinates with maintenance to conduct scheduled inspections during dismantling and reassembly of all processing equipment.
- Monitors finished product quality through the use of Daily Production and Quality Assurance reports, investigating all issues and applying corrective actions as necessary while keeping appropriate management informed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Requires two years of college or its equivalent in food science, engineering, or other related field.
Certification:
None.
Experience:
Three - five years product safety and sanitation experience in a food beverage or pharmaceutical industries including some supervisory responsibility.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrate a proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office programs. Working knowledge of JD Edwards Enterprise One software is a plus.
- Understanding of CIP and COP processes.
- Demonstrated ability for independent decision-making.
- Detailed knowledge of food safety programs and governing agencies such as cGMP, HAACP, and FDA.
- Organizational skills necessary to ensure sanitation assignments are scheduled and completed.
- Good oral and written communications skills.
Physical Requirements:
General manufacturing and warehouse environment Ability to work weekends and off-shifts, as required.
Environment:
Exposure to disagreeable elements is moderate.
Safety:
The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely without endangering the health or safety of self or others.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Incumbent has direct supervisory responsibility for eleven to fifteen employees.
Pharmavite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
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