Area Sanitation Manager

About the Role

This position manages cleaning and sanitizing operations across multiple Big Bird BU locations. The role ensures safe, clean, and on-time delivery at each location to maintain conformance to USDA standards within a schedule that maximizes operating time. Works with the director to develop plans as needed to address concerns. The selected candidate will be located at or live by any of these Pilgrim's Big Bird facilities – Nacogdoches, TX, Mt. Pleasant, TX, Broadway, VA, Douglas, GA, Sumter, SC, or Marshville, NC. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the sanitation departments throughout the Big Bird BU locations
• Complies with, understands and enforces all company policies and standards
• Supervises, trains and develops sanitation employees
• Assists in performing regular housekeeping audits
• Develops sanitation procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), USDA and FDA regulations for all sanitation tasks
• Maintains GMP provisions and monitors employee practices that relate to cleanliness, sanitation and pest control
• Conducts safety training to comply with OSHA regulations and company standards
• Develops and implements new methods, procedures and systems to improve sanitation performance
• Maintains all pertinent records, reports and other paperwork as needed
• Partners with production and maintenance resources to meet plant objectives

Qualifications

• 5 years Sanitation experience in a related field
• 5 years supervisory or managerial experience preferred
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• SAP experience preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external partners
• Ability to work other days/hours as needed
• Must be willing to travel as needed to effectively perform the duties of the position

Education

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule

Pay

• Base Salary range of $117,176 - $142,369.20
• This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program

Career Development

• Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs