Sanitation Manager

As a longstanding pillar of quality and taste since our inception in 1892, Klosterman has continuously delivered fresh, delicious bread and baked goods to communities across the Midwest. Our commitment to excellence, combined with a passion for crafting products that delight our customers, has fueled our growth and success over the years. At Klosterman, we embrace our company mission: "Bake it safe, make it better, serve it proudly together."

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our legacy of baking excellence. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic company with a rich history and a bright future, we invite you to explore our available opportunities and become a part of the Klosterman family, where tradition meets innovation in the world of baked goods.

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• Oversee the day-to-day functions of the sanitation department.
• Training related to sanitation practices and chemicals of sanitation associates and production associates, when necessary
• Hold weekly and/or monthly sanitation meetings to keep the sanitation department functioning with a list of priorities
• Oversee the sanitation department financial budget
• Maintain the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and ensure its effective implementation and maintenance on a daily basis.
• Manage the 5S program within the facility Understand Microsoft programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams etc.)
• Conduct chemical training when necessary
• Regular attendance is required at the following meetings: o Management Meetings (Monthly) o Safety Meetings (Monthly) o HACCP Meetings (Monthly) o Sanitation Meetings (Weekly or Monthly) o Any regularly scheduled meeting that will be part of reviewing Food Safety Management System
• Continuous improvement mindset and strive to better the sanitation department processes to understand root cause analysis to competent in using continuous improvement tools; fishbone diagrams, 5 why, A3, etc. o Understanding of DMAIC process (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) o Able to launch project charters and lead projects within the baker Oversee chemical program o Inventory and ordering of chemicals o Oversee and manage chemical technician from external contractor to ensure all chemical records, including approved chemical list is maintained appropriately o Conduct weekly chemical titrations and sanitizer concentration checks

Conduct chemical training when necessary

• Manage pest control within the facility to oversee and manage pest technician from external contractor to ensure all pest control records are maintained appropriately o Communicate with pest technician of any issues noticed in the facility to Conduct inspections on set frequency to ensure pest program is effective
• Ability to complete ATP EMP swabbing, when necessary
• Member of the following plant and company teams (will be the designated team leader where it pertains): o HACCP o Food Defense o Safety Regular attendance is required at the following meetings: o Management Meetings (Monthly) o Safety Meetings (Monthly) o HACCP Meetings (Monthly) o Sanitation Meetings (Weekly or Monthly)

o Any regularly scheduled meeting that will be part of reviewing Food Safety Management System

• Continuous improvement mindset and strive to better the sanitation department processes to understand root cause analysis Competent in using continuous improvement tools; fishbone diagrams, 5 why, A3, etc. o Understanding of DMAIC process (define, measure, analyze, improve, control) o Able to launch project charters and lead projects within the bakery

Requirements

Must have knowledge of all sanitation and food safety procedures within the bakery.

• Must be able to delegate and implement tasks quickly and decisively.
• Must have people skills.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and estimate.
• Must be competent in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel to update documents.
• Honest and respectful of others.
• Calm and patient in the face of adversity.
• Must complete all required Alchemy training annually.
• Must have an understanding of HACCP Sanitation Controls Ability to work independently, manage time effectively and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Able to read, understand and follow SDS sheets Knowledge of chemicals including how they work and how to use them safely.
• Understanding of CIP COP cleaning techniques.
• Ability to motivate a team of sanitors and hold them accountable to meet the standard.
• Ability to design and implement sanitation policies, create SSOPs, and represent the sanitation program during audits.
• Ability to perform daily inspection and verification of the sanitation teams completed tasks