Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world’s leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.
Hearthside’s exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.
Who We Are:
With over 11,000 employees at 43 production facilities in the US, Canada and Europe, Hearthside Food Solutions is one of the fastest growing food companies and the industry’s largest contract manufacturer. Our secret to success? Our people. We know an investment in our people is an investment in our company. By empowering employees through skill development and career advancement opportunities, we emphasize a culture of continuous improvement – both for the business and our people.
What We Offer:
We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including: • health/dental/vision insurance • flex spending accounts • short & long-term disability • paid holidays and vacation • bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.).
Job Summary:
The Plant Sanitation Lead is responsible for executing the Sanitation program, and for ensuring that all current Food Safety Standards are being met throughout the site. The Sanitation lead will train and develop production employees to be able to identify and control GMP issues and to enforce all current food safety standards. The Sanitation Lead will be responsible for communicating in a clear manner any Sanitation issues to the Sanitation Manager, Plant Manager, and/or all the Production and Sanitation Staff.
Job Duties:Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensures that employees all sanitation employees are practicing safe chemical handling, PPE use, and human safety issues related to sanitation activities;
• Assist in the development of and maintenance of Sanitation programs (FSMA, MSS, etc.) for a variety of products in compliance with customer and government regulations.
• Assist with consumer complaint issues and lead plant teams in the direction necessary to minimize complaints.
• Assist with the development of Sanitation procedures and paperwork.
• Work with the Sanitation Team in identifying sanitation or regulation issues at assigned facility.
• Ensure that the facility is ready for Third Party, Customer or Regulatory inspections.
• Assist with policy, procedures and paperwork to ensure that all Company and Customer standards are achieved in assigned plant.
• Provide an atmosphere that allows for the development of contract workers (if applicable)
• Assist with the management of the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Identify Continuous Improvement opportunities of facility sanitation.
• Perform pre-operational inspections.
• Maintain supply inventories.
• Work with the Quality Assurance Department to identify and correct sanitation or environmental issues at assigned facility.
• Responsible for the dilution testing of all chemicals as required.
• Train employees under their leadership in the proper sanitation methods.
• Other duties as identified or assigned by Sanitation Manager.

Required Competencies & Knowledge:Knowledge of:

• Must understand the seven steps of cleaning and sanitizing for wet or dry facilities
• Must understand the Master Sanitation Plan for the facility
• Must have a good understanding of plant GMPs.
• Must have a complete understanding of the use of PPE, chemical safety, wheeled and other machinery used to access plant areas.

Skill in:

• Demonstrated good record in handling conflicts with positive and practical attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer literate, self-motivated and

able to make sound food safety decisions.

• Excellent attendance.

Ability to:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical ability, leadership strength and ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a strong working relationships with the Sanitation Supervisor, Sanitation Manager and Quality Assurance Manager

Proficiency in: Excel and Email Correspondence
Work Environment:

• Work is primarily done in a production environment.
• Frequent production environment exposure includes noise, dust, moving machinery, fork lifts, water, chemicals, and fluctuations in temperature and humidity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2-3 year in a sanitation or food safety role.

Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.