Overall Goal of Position: Develops and implements strategic policies, plans, and processes to ensure that sanitary performance meets Sauer Brands, Inc. standards as well as supports Food Safety requirements towards regulatory compliance and with the guidance of Quality for the support of production, and helps make OurRecipe@SauerBrands: Job Summary The Department Manager must possess the background and technical aptitude as it relates to food manufacturing sanitation programs, chemical handling, and Safety Food programs. General knowledge of Food and environmental microbiological testing, sanitary design, automated sanitation (CIP), and COP (Clean out of Place) boiling techniques. Key Duties and Responsibilities Manages the daily activities of assigned staff, provides instructions and feedback to ensure that cleaning, productivity, and quality objectives are met or exceeded Maintains and oversees sanitation team member schedules, performance, and documentation Review and maintain sanitation chemical and equipment inventory Ensure the plant is cleaned daily and ready to start production on time Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve team and equipment problems. Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring Chemical, LOTO, and Alchemy training. Ensure that the company food safety guidelines are implemented daily Maintain excellent communication with the Sanitation team, peers, and members of management Train and set goals for the sanitation crew Participate/assist in audits, and facility inspections and coordinate pre-operational inspection/Swabbing with QC Management Clearly communicate expectations to sanitation employees. Provide staff with guidance, coaching, and support necessary to perform their jobs effectively and accurately. Be a positive role model by demonstrating an enthusiastic and respectful approach toward team members and the job. Drive Continuous improvement projects through 5S, 8step problem solving, Etc. Maintain a working knowledge of sanitation systems and equipment Other duties may be assignment What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education, and performance history needed for success in the position: Personal Characteristics Professional Demeanor Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”. Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results-oriented personality Overall confidence in one ability and comfortable communicating the facts Smart, creative, and inquisitive Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking Disciplined approach, and accountability for KPIs. No excuses mindset. Accountable and dependable. Dependable team player with a positive attitude Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence Passion for organization, and attention to detail Personal values that mesh with SBI values Performance History Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities Stellar references based on contributions and performance Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas Tech savvy (ability to enter data and communicate on various platforms) Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities Strong teamwork skills Good verbal communication skills Team-orientated, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible Education & Experience: High School diploma or GED required One to three months prior experience or training preferred Other: Location Mauldin South Carolina