This position provides direction and leadership to sanitation & custodial employees to execute the Master Sanitation Plan. Position will drive the strategy, development, implementation, and sustainability of the sanitation program to meet the regulatory and food safety requirements. This position also supports plant profitability by leading sanitation efficiency, including the development of more efficient & effective cleaning methods, developing standard work, training, cleaning validation, identification & execution of annual operational savings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify areas of plant in need of sanitation and coordinate action plan with help from Operations management.
• Oversee sanitation supply ordering, inventory, and usage to ensure all production and janitorial teams are following SDS requirements and PPE standards. Manages chemical re-ordering.
• Report audit findings & responsible for completion of corrective action for monthly sanitation audits.
• Enhance measurement and improvement of sanitation effectiveness/performance.
• Coordinate PPE inventory and compliance across departments ensuring all employees are consistently utilizing required PPE for sanitation tasks.
• QC/QA directives as they pertain to plant cleaning and sanitation.
• Ensures the sanitizing and cleanliness of the facility and all production & packaging equipment’s.
• Establish and execute cleaning and sanitation procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), OSHA, SQF
• Develop and implement new methods and process improvements to enhance safety performance and control costs.
• Interface with external vendors and contractors and monitor projects related to facility sanitation and chemical safety.
• Write and maintain detailed cleaning procedures and SSOP's in conjunction with QA/QC
• Ensures that an effective pest control program is in place and maximum results are achieved.
• Hire, train and manage the budgeted staffing for the Sanitation department.
• Create and maintain a master cleaning schedule and program to ensure sanitation and cleanliness of the facility and all production equipment including writing and maintaining a detailed cleaning procedure and SSOP's according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) Part 110, etc. OSHA, SQF
• Manage/liaison for third party contract services for sanitation chemicals and pest control relationships.
• Arrange GMP training for sanitation, safety, and appropriate persons.
• Coordinate and prepare plant for 3rd party GMP safety audits.
• Ensure proper training for employees in all departments on safe use of chemicals as appropriate.
• Manage and coordinate the pH room - ensure full compliance with wastewater system.
• Manage and coordinate the tray washing operation.
• Oversee special projects, identify outside vendors, secure bids, recommend vendors and monitor their performance.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person