Job PurposeSupport the company’s sanitation food safety program by focusing on proper cleaning and sanitizing of plant equipment and building in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies, FDA and OSHA regulations.Essential Functions Provide leadership to the Sanitation department ensuring employees are organized and trained to completework effectively and on time Coordinate with other departments to ensure all work is completed as needed Assume necessary operational and administrative duties in the absence of immediate supervisor Serve as backup when Sanitors are on leave (emergency, vacation, sick and/or FMLA) Perform basic machine disassembly/setup for cleaning (e.g., covers, piping, cover electrical with plastic) Ensure all cleaning tasks are performed per SSOPs; verify cleaning SSOPs when required Ensure MSS projects are completed on time, prioritize/schedule MSS projects for team completion by month’send, and review and audit MSS Perform pre-ops on machines and train on proper pre-op inspections and proper ATP swabbing Recognize and address equipment needing deep cleaning, notify proper departments, and ensure areas arecleaned; update MSS as needed and ensure compliance to MSS Fully train Sanitors/Production on proper cleaning of lines using the 7 steps to proper food plant sanitation andSSOPs Train others on CIP system and verify cleaning is being completed per SSOP Train others on chemical titration; manage chemical inventory; work with chemical rep on training, new products, and issues facing sanitation Write SSOPs for new equipment; update and verify SSOPs as needed Write intensified cleaning procedures and ensure proper cleaning in a timely manner Work with Quality Assurance department when environmental issues arise in the plant Assist with third party audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections Track payroll, time off/vacation requests, and attendance for department Work with HR regarding personnel and performance issues for department Report employee safety, food safety, and quality problems to appropriate personnel Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products Perform other job-related duties as assignedQualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies) 5 years working in a food plant as a sanitor cleaning equipment/machines/building and cleaning for MSScompletion and upcoming audits; previous experience with 3rd party audits PCQI trained; if not, willing to complete training HACCP certification preferred; if not, willing to complete training GFSI audit experience Sanitation training from a reputable establishment (e.g., Ecolab) Knowledge of common facility pathogens: Listeria, Salmonella, etc. Certified to operate a skyjack and drive a forklift Proven experience in a leadership/supervisory role Advanced knowledge of pre-rinse/wash/rinse/sanitize steps