Sanitation Manager

Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.

We are looking for a Sanitation Manager in Smyrna, GA to supervise, coordinate, and ensure that production equipment and environment are clean, sanitary and comply with FDA, SQF, and company policies and procedures. This individual will provide leadership and management of all sanitation-related services in a cost-effective manner as well as continuous improvement projects. This position is also responsible for understanding Quality Management Systems, employee, and environmental safety.

The typical hiring range for this role is $50,000 to $60,000 annually. In addition to pay, Dessert Holdings offers benefits such as a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contribution to all eligible employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and comply with sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs), eight steps of sanitation, forms, and master sanitation schedule (MSS).
• Conduct routine inspections for cleanliness on process equipment and environment for compliance with FDA & SQF audit schemes.
• Generate written reports and formal communications to ensure that work requests are satisfactorily completed on time.
• Oversee, coordinate, and schedule all sanitation activities performed by the Sanitation workers.
• Create a work environment that reflects a commitment to protecting the health and safety of employees, food safety and quality of products.
• Provide continuous improvement training for sanitation employees to achieve or maintain sanitation and company objectives as well as employee’s personal growth.
• Identify and recommend ideas for effective cleaning procedures, improving employee safety and enhancing food safety.
• Collaborate with other teams including maintenance, quality, production to troubleshoot issues.
• Resolve employee concerns and conflicts.
• Participate in both internal and external audits.
• Maintain proper documentation of sanitation programs including Pest Control, Daily Cleaning Checklist, Master Sanitation Schedule, Training Records, and Chemical Inventory, etc.
• Monitors microbiological reports and verify whether cleaning procedures are being followed. Implements corrective action, as necessary.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience
• Proficient with SSOPs and 8 steps of sanitation.
• Proficient in GMPs, food safety and quality, Sanitary Design of equipment and production environment.
• Detailed knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safety protocols
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in computer and Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Word)
• Must have a flexible schedule including working overtime and weekends if necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
  
  

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 10pm - 6am (must have flexibility - weekend as needed)

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne’s Fine Desserts, Kenny’s Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, employs more than 3,400 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.