Sanitation Supervisor

Join the company with the vision to make the world Friendly, One Scoop at a Time!

Do you want to be part of a team whose mission is to Create Great Memories by bringing Family and Friends together?  Year after year, we strive to be the best Friendly’s we can be, because we owe it to our guests, consumers and to our team. We are friendly people! Our team is filled with great people who are optimistic, fun and always act with integrity. Be one of those Friendly people who are making a difference in the business and the communities we serve on a daily basis.

The Sanitations Supervisor is responsible for the development and implementation of our master sanitation program that includes cleaning procedures and policies for all equipment and areas located in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. This position reports into the Manufacturing Organization and works cross-functionally to provide guidance and support to manufacturing and distribution employees on the sanitation of the facility, equipment and grounds. Candidate must have demonstrated experience in the following areas:

• Setting sanitary standard operating procedures (SSOP’S) covering CIP, COP, and DRY cleaning operations.  As well as creating a validation program to monitor effectiveness of the cleaning.
• Manage a facility chemical program, overseeing that chemicals and sanitizer are properly used and at correct strength and inventories, safety procedures for handling and storage are monitored.
• Provide guidance and support to manufacturing and distribution employees on the sanitary design of the facility, equipment and grounds. This responsibility includes assisting in identification of capital needs for modification or replacement on existing equipment or structures for improving hygienic conditions.
• Following up with Management on issues arising from internal and external audit findings. Investigating sanitary problem areas, with suggestions for corrective action to Management.
• Provide training and awareness programs to assure that plant personnel are adequately skilled in cleaning and sanitation principles and methods.
• Maintain effective monitoring, trending and reporting of sanitation effectiveness on a routine basis.

Requirements

• 5 years experience in a dairy plant, preferably ice cream or 3 to 5 years technical/operational experience in a food-related industry. Sanitation design/sales or experience is necessary.
• Superior oral and written communication skills including leading a team or supervising others experience.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including 2nd and 3rd shift on a regular basis.
• Bachelors Degree in Food Science, microbiology or related field, preferred
• Understanding of food safety principles/risk assessment, certification in a GFSI recognized program and in HACCP, a plus.

Our Business

Friendly’s is proud to serve great food, at a great value, in a friendly, fun atmosphere where memories are created that last a lifetime. We are poised for growth, and we know that the best is yet to come for us.  As an Employer of Choice, we offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth within a high-performing and rewarding environment.

Our Benefits

The health and well-being of our Team Members in a high priority at Friendly’s. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and we believe these are key components of our Team Members’ total rewards and employment experience.

• Every day is casual “Fridays” at Friendly’s – Yes, you can wear jeans everyday!
• Free Ice Cream
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan