Sanitation Manager

Job Function/Type

Sanitation - Full-Time Regular

Education Required

• High School diploma or equivalent

Certifications Required

• SQF levels 1,2,3
• HACCP
• FASMA

Experience Required

• 2+ years of hands-on experience

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the general safety of the plant, food safety, food defense initiatives, and GMP’s by setting an example to others.
• Support the food sanitation program, company quality objectives, regulatory compliance, and cost effectiveness at all facilities.
• Recommend to management any necessary changes in production methods or programs to elevate food sanitation, consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Continually review sanitation procedures, standards and policies to ensure adherence to local, state and federal laws and codes governing safety and sanitation.
• Assist and accompany all federal, state, local and private regulatory inspectors.
• Support the sanitation programs at facility through training, scheduling, cleaning procedures, pest control procedures and methods, and effective records maintenance.
• Aid in the implementation of employee training in sanitation procedures and safety matters as required by HACCP, SQF, GMP’s, Lock-Out/Tag-Out training and Fork-lift training.
• Aid in conducting monthly in-house inspections at facility and any other ad-hoc audits in preparation for outside audits.
• Assist Quality Control in proper inspection and storage of incoming ingredients for evidence of insect infestation or any other extraneous matter.
• Aid in coordinating food safety procedures between Quality Control, Production and Shipping.
• Train and provide direction and leadership to the Sanitation team members.
• Ensure timely completion of Sanitation cleaning in accordance to production schedule and Standard Operating Cleaning Procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring labor efficiency and goals are achieved - including, overtime hours, and temporary labor costs.
• Manage the chemical supply company for controlling costs, manage training needs, troubleshoot issues, technically support and regulatory compliance.

Position Requirements

• Experience in GMP’s, SOP’s, lockout/tag-out and FASMA.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and must also adapt to frequent changes that occur on the production line.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must be self-directed and able to work without close supervision - position requires high energy and motivation and a strong desire to drive positive changes.
• A talent for training is a very desirable trait.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically capable of moving to all areas of the plant.
• Must be capable of either reaching, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing and pulling on a frequent basis.
• Capable of lifting and moving items weighing up to 50lbs and be able to wear PPE for extended periods of time.