Sanitation Program Coordinator

Overview

This position is responsible for developing, managing and leading the Sanitation program to maintain overall cleanliness of the Distribution Center and compliance with FDA and SQF regulations.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and lead the Master Sanitation (MS) program to ensure compliance with customer expectations, SQF requirements, and government regulations
• Conduct inspections and provide regular reports on MS program effectiveness and completion rates
• Implement procedures and forms to support food quality and food safety
• Develop and implement work orders for all required sanitation and dust control tasks
• Ensure records are maintained and audit ready
• Provide analysis of program data to evaluate and optimize resource allocation
• Communicate with customers and government inspectors and take the lead during audits and inspections of the sanitation areas and programs
• Cook up and coordinate activities for corrective action on all inspections and audits; follow-up to ensure completion
• Maintain the sanitation chemical control program including SDS documentation
• Evaluate and select appropriate chemicals
• Read chemical labels, instructions or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to develop training materials and provide instruction on proper handling, mixing, application and storage
• Evaluate and select appropriate equipment and supplies and manage third party outside cleaning contracts as needed
• Determine the long range needs of the department develop plans and implement solutions
• Provide training and orientation to all sanitation employees on safety, food safety and regulatory requirements
• Manage the sanitation budget with appropriate labor and resource allocation; manage supply inventory and costs
• Ensure employees are wearing the proper PPE and following all safety and quality guidelines and requirements

Additional Assignments and Participation

• Other duties and projects as assigned

Experiences

• At least 3 years of applicable professional experience working with facility-wide master sanitation systems
• Preferrably at least 3 years of experience in a supervisory/managerial role in a manufacturing environment
• Preferrably SQF, HACCP, and PCQI certification
• Experience with SQF and GFSI and regulatory audits and inspections
• Knowledge of sanitation and cleaning practices and procedures
• Preferrably knowledge of SAP, work order creation

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited college/university is required OR a High School Diploma (or GED) and 4 years of equivalent work experience; an advanced degree in a related field of discipline from an accredited college university is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Leads a group of hourly/union sanitation workers
• Trains and develops direct reports
• Sets challenging and productive goals for his/her team and holds them accountable
• Cooks up and guides direct reports on performance issues
• Cooks up and conducts periodic meetings with direct reports to keep the team informed of current problems, changes and new developments in the business unit and company
• Makes sure work productivity is monitored and recommends and implements changes to improve work productivity
• Plans, schedules, and assigns schedules in UKG-Kronos
• Cooks up and coordinates workflow and procedures to maximize service
• Cooks up and administers all policies and procedures set forth by FCC

Essential Capabilities

• Teamwork/Collaboration – Must be able to work effectively in a multi-tasking work environment, and be familiar with master sanitation systems and food cleaning standards
• Working Independently & Efficiently – Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision and have the ability to interact positively with others within the department and management team
• Leadership – Must be able to lead the Sanitation program and team to meet strategic goals
• Planning and Organizing – Strong organization, planning and decision making abilities
• Analytical Skills – Ability to evaluate and make deductions based on information. Ability to track and report on data
• Communication Skills – Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Problem-Solving & Opportunity Identification – Ability to problem solve with groups of people
• Ethics & Integrity – High degree of personal integrity at all times
• Execution – Attentive to detail with a demonstrated ability to deliver to facilitate business and team success
• Judgment/Decision-Making – Ability to think through issues and make appropriate decisions, often with limited information

LOCATION OF ROLE

South Bay, Florida

COMPANY INFORMATION

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.