The Plant Services(Sanitation) Manager will be responsible for leading, managing, training, and developing the Sanitation, Pest Control and Waste Management programs/systems for the facility with a continuous improvement focus. They will provide direction and coordinate all responsibilities for the Plant Services department which includes Safety, Food Safety, Training, Engagement, Performance, Recycling/Chemical/Waste Usage Management, Budget and Cost Management etc. The position reports to the Quality Manager but also will manage a set of matrix relationships within facility to Production and Supply Chain, and will influence senior management on alignment of strategies, annual objectives, and project plans. Reporting in to this position is Sanitation Supervisor and leaders, as well as a sanitation team skilled hourly associates, crewed primarily on second and third shifts, to provide sanitation services within a frozen food manufacturing facility.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 30% -Develop, implement, and continually improve documented/standardized/comprehensive sanitation and pest control programs. Develops and implements an integrated Pest Control Program.
• 30% - Selects, develops and supervises a crew of skilled hourly associates, scheduled to cover 24/7 timeframe.
• 15% - Collaborates with Quality Assurance, Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, and Sanitation to develop functional sanitation objectives and plant metrics.
• 10% - Collaborates with cross-functional teams in the communications of, and compliance with, Sanitation policy, expectations, and requirements.
• 10% - Prepares and manages annual Sanitation budget, including direct and indirect labor. Orders necessary equipment and chemicals via the SAP platform, with a focus on cost control.
• 5% - Leads plant inspections and audits to verify plant compliance to Campbells, FDA and Safe Quality Foods Institute (SQF) regulations and standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides technical expertise and leadership in Sanitation, SSOP's, Sanitary Design, Pest Control, CIP and COP systems, Chemical Usage, Sanitation Technology, Waste Management, Recycling, Confined Space, Allergen Cleaning & Testing, Training, FSMA Regulations, Preventive Controls and Risk Assessment.
• Enforce guidelines for Plant Services employees for sanitation/food safety programs ensuring compliance with all company and regulatory product food safety standards, quality standards, sanitation standards, employee safety and environmental standards. Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices, Allergen Control, Environmental Monitoring, and similar requirements
  are followed. As well as making sure all Plant Services employees follow company's safety guidelines and use personal protective equipment where required, meeting all safety objectives set up for the department.
• Develops and implements SSOP's drives continuous improvement initiatives while keeping abreast on new technology, methods and regulations relating to food plant sanitation methods, chemicals, and technology. Provides coaching, training and
  troubleshooting for Plant Services personnel.
• Oversees the scheduling of a crew of skilled hourly associates performing sanitation tasks associated with production demands and Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS). Develops and implement master sanitation schedule and monitors performance of the established tasks against the schedule with a focus on continuous improvement of percent completion.
  Plant Services' crew is scheduled to cover a 24-hour operation and all three shifts must be staffed and be provided oversight and guidance. Primary sanitary duties for the plant are performed during the P.M. Shift.
• Prepares and manages annual Sanitation budget, including direct and indirect labor. Approves orders for necessary supplies, equipment, and chemicals for the entire plant, with a focus on cost control.
• Collaborates with a cross functional team at the plant of Quality Assurance, Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Maintenance to meet functional sanitation needs. Attends weekly Operations Management meetings to maintain good communication. Is organized, has good notetaking skills, and utilizes Outlook Calendar for meetings. Provides regular reporting of MSS and project work to the plant management team.
• Coordinate and oversee all outside vendors as they relate to the Plant Services Department; Pest Control Technicians, Chemical Vendors, Production supplies, Contractors for building and grounds and Waste Management, etc
• Key member of teams to ensure successful SQF, State, Federal, and Internal audits. Member of the plant HACCP team and trained on understanding and meeting needs for Preventive Controls. Full understanding and implementation of Monitoring, Verification and Validation standards as well as Corrective Actions within the Food Safety Plan for the plant, primarily focused on sanitation activities and Allergen Control.
• Identifies, Trains, and develops the leadership structure of the department to best facilitate corporate succession requirements and ensure a strong talent supported department. Champions leader and team member growth.
• Ensures adherence to sanitation validation protocols and verification testing. Provides support to plant quality in areas of micro validation and testing. Supports the corporate Environmental Monitoring program.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 4 years' Leadership (Supervisor, Lead, Manager) experience in a manufacturing environment required

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree is preferred
• 5 years' Leadership(Supervisor, Lead, Manager) experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred
• HACCP training in the past is preferred
• Knowledge of Master Sanitation practices.
• Knowledge and general acumen of applicable regulatory standards (FDA, SQF).
• Ability to evaluate, develop, standardize, and implement Master Sanitation schedules and Pest Control programs.
• Computer proficiency to navigate through SAP applications, budget spreadsheets and general Microsoft
  systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, the noise level in the plant is usually loud.

*TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITY, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE THAT MUST BE*

About Us:

Sovos Brands, Inc. is a consumer-packaged food company focused on acquiring and building disruptive growth brands that bring today’s consumers great tasting food that fits the way they live. The Company’s product offerings include a variety of pasta sauces, dry pasta, soups, frozen entrées, frozen pizza and yogurts, all of which are sold in North America under the brand names Rao’s, Michael Angelo’s and noosa. All Sovos Brands’ products are built with authenticity at their core, providing consumers with one-of-a-kind food experiences that are genuine, delicious, and unforgettable.

We offer attractive compensation packages based upon background and experience. Package includes base salary, incentive bonus, medical benefits, 401K, and PTO. We maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All candidates offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug test. We participate in E-Verify. Sovos Brands is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Sovos Brands is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.