Sanitation Supervisor Job at Ferrero Louisville – Food Safety/Microbiology/Food Science Grads – Apply Now!
Ferrero, the global name behind Nutella®, Ferrero Rocher®, and Kinder®, is hiring a Sanitation Supervisor for its Louisville, KY plant. This is your opportunity to work in a dynamic food manufacturing environment where safety, hygiene, and product excellence are the highest priorities. If you have experience in sanitation leadership, food safety regulations, and GMP practices, this role offers the perfect platform to make an impact in a globally recognized company.
Company Description:
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno®, and Kinder Surprise®. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. With a team of 40,000 dedicated employees, Ferrero celebrates care and quality to craft a business, careers, and brands that everyone is proud of.
Job Details:
Job Role: Sanitation Supervisor
Requisition ID: 69647
Job Function: Quality
Country: United States of America
City: Louisville
About the Role:
Ferrero, located in Louisville, KY, is looking for an experienced Supervisor to lead the sanitation department. The individual will ensure the implementation, validation, and maintenance of technical cleaning and sanitation programs to guarantee a sanitary manufacturing environment and prevent food product contamination in the plant.
Main Responsibilities:
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Develop procedures for equipment cleaning and sanitation
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Ensure the plant meets food safety and regulatory standards
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Conduct risk-based assessments of facility sanitary conditions
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Troubleshoot persistent sanitation challenges
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Maintain and update the master cleaning schedule
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Validate cleaning processes using swabs and analytical samples
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Collaborate with vendors for sanitation services and improvements
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Assign and monitor plant-wide sanitation tasks for hourly employees
Requirements:
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Experience in a food manufacturing environment
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Knowledge of FSMA, GMP, HACCP, and sanitation protocols
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Background in Food Safety, Microbiology, or related field (preferred)
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Knowledge of wet and dry cleaning, COP, and CIP operations
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Familiarity with Ferrero Quality and Food Safety processes
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Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
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Experience with Microsoft Office, SAP, Kronos, and Kleanz
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Internal auditing and training experience preferred
Keywords: Ferrero, Sanitation Supervisor, Food Manufacturing, Food Safety, Cleaning Procedures, Sanitation Programs
