Our partner in the Food & Beverage sector who is family owned and rooted in Italian tradition is experiencing significant growth in the US market. Specializing in high-quality Italian foods, the company blends tradition with innovation. This is a chance to contribute to a globally recognized brand during an exciting phase of expansion, with a focus on maintaining authentic craftsmanship and flavor.

Purpose of Position

The Sanitation Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing sanitation protocols within our manufacturing facilities. This role requires a keen understanding of food safety regulations, industry best practices, and the ability to lead a team in maintaining a sanitary and safe working environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments to enforce sanitation standards, conduct regular inspections, and continuously improve our sanitation processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and update comprehensive sanitation procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Implement effective cleaning and sanitization schedules for all areas of the plant.
• Supervise and lead a sanitation team, providing training, guidance, and support to ensure adherence to sanitation protocols.
• Schedule and coordinate sanitation activities to minimize disruption to production processes.
• Conduct routine inspections to assess the cleanliness and hygiene of equipment, facilities, and production areas.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal sanitation and safety regulations.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in sanitation processes and implement corrective actions.
• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in sanitation practices.
• Communicate effectively with production, quality control, and maintenance teams to address sanitation issues and coordinate activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement company-wide sanitation initiatives.
• Ensure that employees and managers have the required food safety, sanitation, and occupational safety training and development.
• Conduct risk assessments and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the policies and procedures are up to date and communicated to the organization.
• Responsible for supporting food safety and quality in the plant.

Key Skills and Experience

• 3 years' proven experience in sanitation management within the food manufacturing industry
• Understand and have knowledge of chemicals used in the cleaning process.
• Understand the manufacturing process and equipment parts/systems to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and efficient line start-ups.
• Understand and have knowledge of GMP, SQF audits, FDA, PMO, HACCP, and OSHA requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Fluency in Spanish is required.
• Available across 3 shifts & weekends as needed, but primarily a 7am – 4pm position