Supervisor, Maintenance and Sanitation

About Plenty

Plenty is on a mission to make fresh, pesticide-free fruits and vegetables more accessible to everyone.  Our cutting-edge indoor, vertical farms produce extraordinary yields using a fraction of the land and water outdoor farms need.  Nutrient-rich, mouth-watering and locally grown, our crops help people, communities and our planet to be healthier and more resilient.

The people and teams who make up Plenty are at the core of how we do this.  We are a collaborative and innovative bunch.  We are passionate about our contributions to Plenty, the communities around us and our planet, but never take ourselves too seriously.  We’re down to Earth, we grow together, and we always find a way.  Most importantly, we are growing for a better tomorrow, today.

About the role

The Supervisor of Maintenance and Sanitation will oversee Plenty's maintenance and sanitation teams. They will supervise the day-to-day operations, meeting all established levels of R&D facilities’ cleanliness and sanitation. They will lead improvement, maintenance, and performance in these areas.

What you'll do

• Supervise and manage effectiveness of maintenance and sanitation shift personnel, maintaining established levels of sanitation and mechanical operation of system hardware for research spaces; i.e., GMP, Safety, and other plant policies
• Manage day to day operations of the sanitation teams and ensure preventative maintenance schedules are adhered to for research space hardware
• Lead hiring, training, guiding, and providing performance feedback to custodial and sanitation teams
• Evaluate, plan, and implement operational programs dealing with plant sanitation and routinely adjust existent programs as new technology or information becomes available
• Create operational programs for sanitation for new equipment, new crops and new research focuses
• Maintain and manage inventory of sanitation supplies, sanitation budget compliance, and labor tracking 
• Demonstrate results of sanitation programs; document cleaning schedules and procedures 
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, and other cross functional teams to ensure the R&D facility is run in a safe, cleanly manner and in accordance with Plant Science research designs and department objectives
• Follow all Food Safety Requirements and GMPs, as applicable to position 
• Support Safe Quality Food (SQF) policies and procedures 
• Support Corporate Sanitation with all new initiatives and program enhancements 
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned

What you'll bring to the table

• Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, CIP, and other various sanitation methods
• Strong supervisory skills with experience supporting and motivating a team
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Solid computer skills including Excel, Access or MP2 (preventive maintenance) 
• Excellent time management skills
• Must have the ability to make decisions, maintain regular and acceptable attendance, follow directions, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures and to accept constructive criticism
• Willing to work nights and weekends occasionally, as determined by project needs.

Type of role

Full-Time / /Onsite 

What we can offer 

Exempt 

• Compensation: we’ll pay you a competitive salary on a biweekly basis, give you a stake in the company via equity and contribute toward your 401K 
• Health & well-being: we’ll invest in your physical and mental well-being with comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits, along with support for your mental health through Spring Health and financial wellness through LearnLux. Plus pet insurance for your furry family members!
• Food: in-office snacks and access to our leafy greens & new produce in development -- are you up for a side gig as a taste tester?
• Grow together: learning & development opportunities including lunch & learns, training certifications, and more
• Equipment: we’ll provide you with the equipment you need to be successful, including $75/month toward your home internet and phone bills and $250 every 2 years to upgrade your phone 
• Paid time off: we know you’ll do your best if you’re taking time to recharge, so we don’t cap the amount of vacation days you can take off per year + offer 6 days of paid sick leave per year in addition to the paid holidays we observe
• Parental leave: 12 weeks off for all eligible new parents - fully paid so you can focus your energy on your newest addition