Food Production & Sanitation Supervisor

WHO WE ARE

Challenger is an award-winning national industry leader, providing outsourced service solutions to a number of critical industries. Our prime coverage is within Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Our capabilities and success lie within servicing the commercial cleaning, hospitality, food and beverage, food production, government, education, and aged care environments. 

WHO WE NEED

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Food Production & Sanitation Supervisor to oversee and manage all sanitation activities within our FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) manufacturing plant. The Food Production & Sanitation Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for production operations, maintaining strict adherence to industry cleanliness standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and manage a food production cleaning team of up 15 cleaners
• Supervise and lead a team of sanitation staff, providing guidance, motivation, and ongoing training on proper cleaning procedures, safety standards, and sanitation best practices.
• Act as the first point of contact with site management
• Following schedules and standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
• Maintain a high level of compliance with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP), local health and safety regulations, and environmental guidelines. Monitor sanitation practices to ensure they meet industry regulations and internal audit requirements.
• Monitor and manage the inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment. Order replacements and ensure the availability of necessary sanitation materials to avoid operational delays.
• Maintain accurate records of sanitation activities, including cleaning schedules, chemical usage, staff training, and inspection results. Provide reports on sanitation performance and address any issues that may arise.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation duties as required

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Must be available to work Friday and Saturday
• This position will require working in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to cleaning chemicals and operational machinery.
• Have a minimum of 2 years experience as a Supervisor in a food production environment or Sanitation area
• Must have strong knowledge of sanitation standards, food safety regulations (HACCP, GMP), and health and safety practices preferred.
• Have knowledge of HACCP and GMP
• Have experience in rostering and timesheet approval
• Have a good understanding of cleaning chemicals and their correct and safe handling
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Good presentation and grooming
• Sound communication skills

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Secure work and regular pay – enjoy the confidence of working for a reliable and established company that looks after its workers.
• Loads of additional benefits - our people love their shopping vouchers and discounts from leading retailers such as Woolworths and Amazon.
• Enjoy early access to wages – through our tailored app that allows you to be paid once your hours have been worked and ahead of pay day.
• Be part of a great team – enjoy camaraderie as part of a dynamic and fun team environment.
• Enjoy autonomy – work autonomously and manage much of your workflow, to our certified and nationally accredited quality standards.
• Be tech savvy – we use cutting edge time and attendance software which allows us to be paper free and simplify your workload.
• Be diverse and multiskilled – we work in multiple service areas such as hospitality, aged care, education, retail, government, facility services, food production and other areas and encourage cross training and development by allowing our people to work at different locations and business areas. You can build a broad skillset without the risk of boredom and burnout.
• Take advantage of real opportunities for promotion – we promote from within with a structured pathway to enable you to progress your career. 

Challenger Services is an Equal Opportunities employer - candidates of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.