Setup and Sanitation Supervisor

Setup and Sanitation Supervisor

Opportunity Overview

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America’s most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life’s sweetest moments!

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Setup & Sanitation Supervisor at our London, ON facility to coordinate production startup, shutdowns, changeovers and sanitation.  The hours are 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Sunday to Thursday with occasional flexibility required for Friday and Saturday, depending on production schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and direct a team of approximately 30 staff in Setup and Sanitation
• Accountable for verifying all setup and sanitation activities.
• Maintain accurate sanitation documentation and ensure proper completion of Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Coordinate with all staff, contractors and suppliers to properly control and minimize costs while maintaining high Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards at all times.
• Provide leadership and training to all staff in both departments to achieve their goals.
• Instruct and ensure compliance of plant employees, outside contractors and visitors in rules and regulations governing Good Manufacturing Practices and BRC procedure and standards.
• Provide assistance with new product testing when requested by production and R&D.
• Set a good example with a positive attitude, good listening skills, and a tireless work ethic to build a respectful relationship with employees.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 3+ years of experience and knowledge in working with chemicals, CIP and COP procedures on equipment
• Must have prior supervisory/lead experience with the ability to lead and manage teams
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide positive and constructive feedback and manage conflict
• Strong ability to analyze and solve problems
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Intermediate computer skills using MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Dessert Holdings is North America’s fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands:  Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne’s Fine Desserts, and Kenny’s Great Pies.  Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.