Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? We are the creators of Oreo, Ritz Crackers, Triscuit, Sour Patch and Swedish Fish to name a few. Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. Mondelēz International – Chicago Bakery is a manufacturer of biscuits and crackers. The products are produced, unitized, and stored at the facility for shipment to various Distribution Centers and customers throughout the United States and Canada. Under the direction of the Senior Quality Manager, this position defines and drives the sanitation agenda for the site, ensuring that all sanitation objectives, goals and targets are met. The Senior Sanitation Manager develops and tracks the departments budget and eliminate sanitation related losses. The role conducts regular plan-do-act-check assessment to plan how sanitation and pest control targets will be met, executing the sanitation plan and periodically checking and taking action to stay on track. As a people leader, the role is responsible for recruitment and structuring of the department to ensure there are sufficient resources to deliver on plant sanitation objectives, set and assess performance goals, and coach and mentor team members. How you will contribute Collaborate with Senior Quality Manager and cross-functional team (AM, PM, QM, IIM) to define and drive the sanitation plan for the site and aligning resources across departments to support execution. Accountable for spearheading plant-wide sanitation and pest control initiatives, with a primary focus on developing and implementing robust sanitation policies and procedures. Manage sanitation budget, including managing expenses, forecasting costs, and optimizing resources (people, vendors, chemical, equipment) for effective sanitation operations Provides expert guidance to operations, sanitation and EHS personnel in the development of sanitation systems, knowledge, capabilities, and practices across all lines, ensuring consistent adherence to sanitation policies. Conduct comprehensive analysis of sanitation data and trends, using Six Sigma methodologies, to identify areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures to drive efficiency, streamline sanitation processes and eliminate waste Lead the design and execution of sanitation validation protocols, utilizing data-driven approaches to continually enhance efficacy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate sanitation considerations into facility planning, equipment selection, and process design Manage chemical control systems, including procurement, inventory management, and safe handling practices, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and minimize environmental impact Drive initiatives to optimize resource utilization, including labor, sanitation supplies, chemicals, and waste management processes Partner with vendors to evaluate and procure sanitation equipment, supplies, and chemicals, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring quality standards are met What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: Experience with Sanitation Systems in a Food Processing Plant or Pharma Project management and managing multiple priorities. Communicating effectively and leading cross-functional teams Statistical processes and problem-solving techniques Knowledge of GMP, allergens, pest control, sanitation, and food safety regulations Ability to work independently and take initiative with minimal direction. Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills to act as a liaison. Possess problem solving skills Education / Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Assurance, Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering, Operations Management or a related field. Job specific requirements: Minimum 2 years of experience as a sanitation manager, quality manager, quality engineer. This position is located in our Chicago Plant: 7300 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago IL 60629 No Relocation support available Business Unit Summary The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country. Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance. Job Type Regular Supply Chain Quality Assurance Product Quality, Safety and Compliance At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity!