Team Leader

**Job Description**:
**Team Leader
- Sanitation**

**We’re a naan traditional company**

**Summary**

Reporting to the Sanitation Leader, the Team Leader - Sanitation is responsible for the sanitation and organization of all equipment, machinery and utensils used in the production process as well as the cleanliness of the plant and external premises while providing hands-on leadership.

**What FGF Offers**:

- FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
- Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
- RRSP matching program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

**Primary Responsibilities**
- Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and team work among Team Members
- Understands and fulfills the duties of a leader of the following programs within the production area: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), All food safety programs, All health & safety programs, All FGF policies, programs or procedures
- Leads, coaches, mentors and trains Sanitation Team Members
- Coordinates all sanitation activities to accomplish sanitation practices according to Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s)
- Maintains daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation records
- Leads sanitation personnel onsite and ensuring daily requirements/procedures are carried out
- Conducts SWAP test as necessary
- Performs all job responsibilities under the strictest guidelines of the BRC food safety standards
- Ensures all chemicals used in the cleaning process are mixed with a proper solution according to the suppliers’ specifications
- Ensures Health & Safety and Food Safety principles are followed and adhered to
- Conduct pre-shift huddles and provides feedback for Team Members and/or team performance to the Site Sanitation Leader
- Collects regular water samples, check PH levels and maintain accurate records
- Manages team workload distribution and structure to ensure consistent good performance
- Coordinates with maintenance personnel and other sanitation crew the dismantling of production line and equipment in preparation for cleaning
- Maintains sanitation chemical inventory
- Performs other duties as assigned by Site Sanitation Leader
- Supports and prioritizes corrective actions that are raised by the JHSC following their monthly audits
- Trains new TM’s through low, medium and high-risk category
- Verifies the tasks of sanitation technician and office cleaner

**Required Experience**
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience working in a sanitation environment (food/bakery experience is desirable)
- Previous experience in a sanitation environment using chemicals approved for CFIA is an asset
- Accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to detect the presence of a sanitation issue
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
- Good communication skills
- Scissor Lift license is an asset
- Familiar with internal and external inspections
- Physically capable of performing the demands of the role
- Ability to move from one task to another with mínimal distraction
- Flexible to work morning, evening, night shifts, weekends and holidays

**What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?**

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an _entrepreneurial _spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own _creativity_ and _out of the box_ thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

**Disclaimer**: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.

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