Superintendent, Plant Services

Sofina Foods

  • Burlington, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Position Summary:Reporting to the Manager, Operations, the Plant Services Superintendent is accountable for the success of the Sanitation program within the facility.Key Accountabilities:
  • Oversee Sanitation Supervisors in achieving their individual goals.
  • Oversee sanitation and coordinate with Pre-Op to ensure facility and equipment are in sanitary condition and be ready for next day start up.
  • Ensure Sanitation program KPIs met by team and communicated across plant.
  • Provide coaching on best practices for Sanitation and Pre-op teams, Supervisors.
  • Communicate with external contractors to manage required staffing.
  • Ensure employee safety and compliance to the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
  • Ensure Quality Compliance with all HACCP procedures.
  • Manage plant laundering and garment requirements through external contractor.
  • Maintain chemical stores, ordering and equipment requirements.
  • Manage SDS binders throughout facility, update as needed.
  • Collaborate with Engineering in early equipment design to ensure the AMI sanitary design principles and good practices are adhered to
  • Conduct investigations independently or collaborate with QA in sanitation and food safety non-compliances incidents
  • Provide backup support to other Superintendents
Qualifications & Experience:
  • 5-7 years leadership experience in a business/manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of change management tools and methodologies.
  • Experience in labor management, cost control, equipment upkeep, and process optimization.
  • Excellent leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments to drive improvements.
  • Experience in GMP, HACCP, BRC, pest control and building management
  • Flexible and ability to work off hours when required.

Sofina Foods