As the Sanitation Supervisor, you will be a vital member at one of our Alaskan processing facilities responsible for overseeing all aspects of sanitation within the plant, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and HACCP principles. You'll be responsible for leading your team, ensuring regulatory compliance with AKOSH, OSHA, FDA, and USDA, and implementing best practices to maintain the highest levels of sanitation according to HACCP guidelines.  

Essential Functions/Qualifications  

The responsibilities of the position include the following:  

Oversee and manage a sanitation team, providing clear instructions, fostering a positive environment, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols established by AKOSH and OSHA.   Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive sanitation programs that comply with AKOSH, OSHA, FDA, and USDA regulations to maintain exceptional cleanliness throughout the facility.   Conduct regular inspections of equipment, work areas, and processing lines, identifying, and addressing sanitation concerns promptly.   Train sanitation staff on proper cleaning procedures, the safe use of sanitation chemicals in accordance with AKOSH and OSHA regulations and maintaining a hygienic work environment.   Maintain accurate sanitation records, including chemical usage logs, cleaning schedules, and inspection reports, to ensure compliance with AKOSH, OSHA, FDA, and USDA regulations.   Stay up to date on all federal, state, and local sanitation regulations applicable to the seafood processing industry, including those established by AKOSH, OSHA, FDA, and USDA.   Collaborate with production and Quality Assurance teams to seamlessly integrate sanitation practices within the production process, ensuring adherence to HACCP guidelines.   Identify opportunities for improvement and implement new sanitation techniques and technologies to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with AKOSH, OSHA, FDA, and USDA regulations.   Perform hands-on cleaning tasks as needed to ensure a clean and sanitary work environment. Other duties are to ensure the facility and organization is fully supported and successful.   

Competencies  

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies:  

Functional  

Sanitation and Hygiene Knowledge: Deep understanding of sanitation principles, food safety regulations (such as HACCP), and cleaning and sanitizing procedures specific to the seafood industry. Chemical Knowledge: Familiarity with various cleaning agents, sanitizers, and their appropriate use and dilution. Equipment Knowledge: Understanding of the operation and maintenance of sanitation equipment, including high-pressure washers, floor scrubbers, and chemical dispensers. Inspection Techniques: Ability to conduct thorough inspections of processing areas, equipment, and personnel to identify and address sanitation issues. Problem-Solving: Skill in identifying and resolving sanitation problems, such as contamination or cross-contamination. Record-Keeping: Ability to maintain accurate records of sanitation activities, including cleaning logs, inspection reports, and chemical usage. 

Interpersonal   

Leadership: Ability to lead and motivate a sanitation team to achieve sanitation goals. Communication: Effective communication skills to interact with production staff, management, and regulatory agencies. Teamwork: Ability to collaborate with other departments to ensure overall plant sanitation. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure thorough cleaning and sanitizing. Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve sanitation issues in a timely and effective manner. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules, priorities, and regulatory requirements. 

Education and Experience  

A minimum of 3-5 years of experience supervising sanitation in a food manufacturing or seafood processing plant.   Prior experience working in various processing and food manufacturing plants, with a demonstrated broader understanding of sanitation practices across different environments.   In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles and best practices within the food industry, especially HACCP regulations.  A strong understanding of chemical safety and proper handling procedures for cleaning solutions.   Previous experience in Seafood or Manufacturing preferred. Prior experience with AKOSH, OSHA, FDA, and USDA regulations applicable to sanitation in food processing facilities is a significant benefit.  

Work Environment and Schedule  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Position requires onsite presence at our Alaska Processing Facility, and the ability to travel, spending a significant amount of time during the season at our various locations and processing facilities in Alaska. 

Physical Demands  

While performing duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Travel across Silver Bay locations will be required, some of which are in remote areas of Alaska. While onsite at Silver Bay production locations, the employee will be working in a loud, wet, and noisy seafood processing plant environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  

Mental Activities  

The employee is frequently required to set an example by consistently modeling high standards of honesty and integrity. Presentation and sharing of information should be handled in a direct, appropriate, and helpful manner. Maintains a reputation for honesty, confidentiality, reliability, and fairness. Is willing to admit mistakes and does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.   

Silver Bay Perks 

Benefits and Perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Silver Bay and the state where you work. 

Health Insurance: Seasonal Employees, as well as their families, are eligible for health benefits that include medical, dental and vision benefits once the employee meets the required 1560 hours worked to become benefit eligible. Employees are also eligible to receive basic life insurance. Employee Assistance Program:  Available for employees and their families.  Other Compensation: Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. 

Silver Bay Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.     

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to humanresources@silverbayseafoods.com.