Kitchen Regional Sanitation Manager

Lone Star Staffing•Irving, TX

5d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Now Hiring Regional Sanitation Manager in Irving, TX for a large food distribution center. Shift: TBD Pay: $80-$95K Benefitts: Medial, Dental, AD &D, Discretionary Bonus Job Purpose: To utilize sanitation knowledge and skills to lead sanitation team members. Will achieve and maintain a clean orderly and sanitized production facility assuring all equipment has been cleaned to ensure food safety and quality. Will document and verify all tasks are completed according to Master Sanitation schedule.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend procedure manuals for chemical mixing and cleaning procedures. Ability to communicate effectively and lead others in the workplace.. Ability to communicate effectively with related departments and Managerial staff.
Basic ability to calculate figures such as chemical concentrations and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic math.
Basic ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work varied schedule including weekend and early morning shifts.
Ability to pay close attention to detail, meet deadlines, and work with difficult individuals or tasks.
At least 5 years Sanitation experience in a related field.
At least 5 years managerial experience preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
HACCP Certification, GMP, SQF
Experience in food production and processing environments.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
Must be able to work standing up or sitting down for long periods of time.
Must be able to traverse and access all areas of a warehouse environment.
Must be able to work in a distribution center environment with a variation of temperatures.
Ability to safely work around/with heavy moving equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, clamps, scissor lifts) in a high paced environment

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is plus.

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing sanitation procedures to maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
Training staff on proper sanitation practices and ensuring compliance with local and federal food safety standards.
Conducting regular audits of the facility to identify potential contamination risks and developing corrective action plans.
Managing the selection and procurement of cleaning chemicals and equipment to ensure they are effective and compliant with safety standards.
Collaborating with production managers, quality assurance teams, and regulatory auditors to address any sanitation-related concerns.
Provide leadership and direction for corporation, fostering a culture of food safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Develop, mentor and support sanitation managers across locations through coaching and expertise to drive performance and engagement.
Develop sanitation procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), USDA, SQF and FDA regulations for all sanitation tasks.
Understand and follow hygienic zone and plant program requirements.
Can perform ATP, Pre-Op & allergen testing.
Adhere to Standard Work requirements and properly use GMP apparel to protect food from cross-contamination and allergen cross-contact.
Verify food safety and quality records from sanitation operations, before submitting to QA team
Ensure housekeeping and cleanliness of all production areas while working alongside the team to accomplish a clean orderly and sanitized production facility.
Assuring all equipment has been cleaned to ensure food safety and quality.
Ensure all areas, aisles, break areas, bathrooms and offices are organized, clean, free of debris, and in good working condition.
Participates in monitoring sanitation deficiencies and correcting them.
Participate and follow daily departmental start-up meetings. Attention to detail and continual process improvement. Meet or exceed expectations set by QA Supervisor.
Ensure all safety policies are followed and required chemical training is completed and followed by instructions.
Work closely with other sanitation team members to ensure that sanitation quality and standards are maintained and communicated to team.
Control In-house equipment damage costs through associate awareness and discipline.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned including verification of all required documentation as per the Sanitation SOP