Sanitation Coordinator

Saputo Cheese USA • Troy, MI

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About The Position

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? The Sanitation Coordinator implements and monitors sanitation programs and activities to ensure the highest quality and food safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a science-based area (ex: Microbiology, Food Science, Dairy Science) of study preferred, or a minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Must be able to complete and maintain a PCQI certification.
• Experience leading and following food quality and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical/visual inspections of process operations to identify areas that have the potential to create a microbiological contamination risk.
• Develop detailed action plans for high-risk areas to include micro-organism growth mitigation matrices for applicable risk areas.
• Partner with sanitation, maintenance and operations to understand activities in sterile and aseptic environments, identify and communicate risk and preventive action plans.
• Monitor CIP and SIP for proper function.
• Utilize the CIP/SIP optimization programs available for verification and troubleshooting.
• Assist in implementation, enhancing, and maintaining Master Sanitation Schedules.
• Assist in implementation, enhancing and maintaining Sanitary Preventive Maintenance Schedules.
• Maintain established chemical inventory and order chemicals, following established procedures.
• Support in review and maintenance of records of all sanitation and cleaning performed at the plant.
• Assist with implementing all facets of FSMA and ensuring sustainable compliance efforts.
• Help monitor HACCP as outlined in the IDFA product safety system and ensure that sanitation activities regarding HACCP are performed and documented consistently.
• FSMA trainer ensuring team members are trained to SSOPs, verification, documentation and corrective actions.
• In concert with the quality team, support the pest control program inspections and activities.
• Maintain proper documentation of all sanitation related activities and chemical concentrations.
• Perform minor maintenance and sanitation on all necessary plant and sanitary equipment.
• Ensure team members follow sanitation and sterilization procedures and follow pre-start up inspections.
• Communicate and work interactively with other departments to resolve sanitation issues and ensure action plan items are completed.
• Update sanitation SSOP's under the direction of the department manager.
• Monitor compliance with GMP's.
• Support the Environmental Monitoring Program by oversight and assisting in troubleshooting of problematic areas.
• Help in monitoring the drain cleaning program.
• Attend departmental meetings as necessary.
• Conduct monthly Sanitation Verifications on identified equipment and components throughout the facility.
• Aids in collecting environmental water samples.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree