SUMMARY

The Sanitation Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the sanitation team to ensure production areas are thoroughly cleaned and ready on time for pre-op approval and supporting daily production operations. This role is responsible for overseeing all cleaning activities at one facility and supervising contract sanitation at a nearby second facility. In addition to managing housekeeping associates at both locations.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a sanitation role within the food manufacturing industry with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Must have working knowledge of GMP’s, SOP’s, SSOP’s and MSS.
• Knowledge of quality auditing, food safety and food quality standards (SQF) a plus.
• Proven expertise in use of industrial cleaning chemicals, titration ratios, record keeping, chemical storage, safety data, and Hazmat measures and management.
• Ability to work with people of different experiences and educational backgrounds.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily operations of the sanitation department.
• Ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time, with documentation complying with company, regulatory and SQF requirements.
• Plan and establish work schedules and assignments to meet production goals.
• Maintain hourly personnel records on departmental associates.
• Ensure the safe operation of the sanitation shift.
• Complies with, understands, and enforces all company policies and standards.
• Train associates in safe and proper housekeeping and sanitation procedures; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining associates; resolving problems.
• Maintain communication links with other departments to ensure proper business needs are addressed.
• Maintain communication links between plants and chemical suppliers.
• Ensure that sanitation and housekeeping associates follow established cleaning procedures as required by the company and regulatory agencies.
• Inventory ordering, receiving and storage allocation of general plant and sanitation related products.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and train the sanitation team.
• Control sanitation expenses.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person