Sanitation Manager - Canton

Are you committed to food safety and maintaining a safe work environment?  As a Fresh Mark Sanitation Manager, you will be a key individual in the Company’s sanitation efforts to achieve compliance with USDA and Company food safety facility cleanliness guidelines. This position supervises hourly employees. 

At Fresh Mark, our mindset is People First. It is not just a slogan; it is engrained in the fabric of who we are and what we work to achieve every day. The cornerstone of our culture is based on a foundation of taking care of all our employees on every level. As a team member here, you will be given the tools, leadership and support to grow in your knowledge and career and as a leader yourself.  

For nearly 100 years, Fresh Mark has been a leading supplier of bacon, ham, hot dogs and deli meats for the grocery and food service industries. Our customers have come to rely on the quality, safety and consistency of our Sugardale and Superior’s Brand meats. From around the corner to across the globe, we make products people love to eat.  

Key Accountabilities:  

• Supervise, plan and coordinate all aspects of the sanitation processes and activities associated with the cleaning and sanitizing of the food processing facility and equipment
• Supervisory responsibility includes establishing, growing and maintaining a responsible, motivated, contributory work culture; coach, mentor, motivate and supervise direct reports to maximize operational success 
• Lead the training and performance of assigned staff; implement job-related training to eliminate food safety risks; manage employee performance, discipline, development and recourse planning 
• Lead the activities of sanitation employees in accordance with work instructions, USDA guidelines and Company policy to ensure timely completion; adhere to protocols, policies and procedures to achieve and maintain food safety ratings, monitor progress and take action to achieve them 
• Assess the effectiveness of the facility and equipment cleaning activities, and perform regular inspections of essential sanitation functions; maintain all essential records for the Sanitation department and assigned area of responsibility 
• Promote safety in the workplace; support and enforce the facility’s safety program and regulatory compliance in conjunction with the EHS program; hold direct staff accountable for compliance to safe work practices 
• Develop supportive relationships with Operations and other support staff (Quality, Distribution, Maintenance) to achieve results and maintain the highest standards for product safety and quality; participate in achieving or exceeding the company’s annual targeted operational objectives 

Requirements:

• The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) 
• 3 - 5 years’ experience leading sanitation in a food facility 
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office 
• Ability to work 3^rd Shift 
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as required.  

 Fresh Mark provides an excellent work environment and comprehensive benefits including paid vacations and holidays, educational assistance and reimbursement, health care with low premiums and deductibles, vision, 401K with company match and more.   

Fresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for job opportunities in our company. We pride ourselves in being a diverse company and we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any legally protected status.