Smokehouse Sanitation Manager

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Hire, train, lead, and support 3rd shift smokehouse and sanitation associates in achieving daily and weekly requirements.
• Support workforce planning, training, and succession development to build a strong and skilled staffing pipeline.
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance skills and improve performance.
• Manage performance, learning, and development of teams.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and engaged team culture aligned with company values and leadership behaviors.
• Promote associate growth, engagement, and retention.
• Develop, implement, and sustain safe and quality-focused processes that support plant KPIs and goals.
• Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with associate safety, food safety, and environmental regulations.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure a safe working environment for all associates.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and ensure team compliance with safety standards.
• Lead and sustain safety training for all direct reports in compliance with company guidelines and industry standards.
• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations and company policies, including HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation protocols.
• Establish guidelines and training to ensure products meet or exceed quality specifications through adherence to SOPs.
• Implement and monitor quality control processes, including inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with regulations including OSHA, ISO, USDA, and FDA standards.
• Lead corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Drive initiatives to reduce waste, contamination risks, and product recalls.
• Execute lean manufacturing principles in collaboration with leadership to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve operational efficiency and product quality.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Have 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Have 1–2 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Have 2–4 years of sanitation and chemical management experience.
• Have 1–2 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role related to sanitation.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and ERP systems.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of quality control processes and compliance standards, including ISO and OSHA.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• Access files, supplies, and equipment.
• Work on wet and moist floors, including metal and plastic grating surfaces.
• Work in temperatures ranging from 28°F to 100°F with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• Handle products ranging from 25°F to 50°F.
• Be exposed to noise levels ranging from 50 db to 110 db.
• Be exposed to chemicals used in poultry, food, and processing facilities.
• Wear and use required protective and safety equipment as directed by the company.