Primary Function:

The Sanitation Manager will oversee the design and implementation of the Sanitation Management Process, effectively and efficiently performing the Seven Steps of Lean Sanitation and maintaining the facility in a manner that protects human health through the delivery of all Good Manufacturing Processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the design and implementation of the Sanitation Management Process and ensure adherence to all company and regulatory policies for food-safety, health & safety and environmental programs.
• Manage sanitation personnel: interview, hire and maintain staff, ensure training on sanitation procedures, ensure effectiveness of cleaning, conduct evaluations and maintain a high standard of Staff performance. Enforce progressive disciplinary policies across the department.
• Develop and implement SSOP’s for Sanitation.
• Build a high-functioning team capable of delivering all the service requirements of the company.
• Maintain the Master Sanitation Schedule ensuring that cleaning activities for equipment and facility result in a safe and quality product while minimizing Production down time.
• Maintain all Safe Quality Foods records in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Maintain the department budget ensuring adherence to all budgetary goals.
• Oversee staffing agencies to ensure that they are delivering all requirements as outlined in our service agreements.
• Schedule and Conduct self-assessments and checks to verify effectiveness of cleaning and provide records and documentation.
• For sanitation problems and concerns, conduct all necessary follow-up to establish corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Together with Food Safety assist in developing schedules, forms, records, SOP’s and documentation to support the Food Safety Program.
• Test efficacy of new chemicals.
• Ensure that sanitation chemicals are used and stored as required by Sanitation and Chemical Programs.
• Provide reports to management as requested.
• Must maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information, as well as other company data, including personnel information.

Education/Background Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent work experience may be considered.
• At least three years of management experience required.
• Familiarity with SQF requirements, or similar regulating agencies.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Proficiency in use of English language with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally, present information and direction, and field questions from managers, employees and external contacts.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required.
• Highly proficient in computer-use skills (MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Willingness to work independently, with minimal supervision and take ownership the Sanitation Department.
• Willingness to work with a high degree of professionalism and personal integrit
• Knowledge of sanitation requirements for quality assurance and food safety criteria (HACCP, FSEP, GAP, GMP).
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Need to be creative, adaptable and able to accurately handle out-of-the-ordinary issues with a sense of urgency.
• Strong knowledge of local, state and federal laws and requirements to maintain compliance to all relevant statues and guiding principles (FDA, USDA, MIOSHA, OSHA, CFIA).

Working Conditions:

• Combination of office (80%) and refrigerated warehouse (20%) environment.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 30 lbs.