Sanitation Manager-AL

8th Avenue Food & Provisions•Troy, AL

111d•$70,048 - $103,671

About The Position

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings' private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm. Position Summary: The Sanitation Manager supports the Food Safety Department by leading and managing GFSI, Regulatory, Customer Audits and Identity Preserve Certifications for the plant.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in food science, Engineering, Business Management, or related field AND 5 years' experience in plant leadership position
Previous team leadership experience in a food, beverage, or consumer packaging environment
Previous experience forecasting, developing budgets, and developing metrics.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be able to lift up-to 20 pounds 1+ hours per shift.
Must be able to work in hot, humid, or cold environment for 2+ hours per shift.
Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, and balance for 1+ hours per shift.
Must be able to climb stairs.
Must be able to bend, stand, and walk for 3+ hours per shift.
Must be able to sit for 7+ hours per shift.
Must be able to work in crowded and/or confined spaces.
Must be able to reach and grasp up to 2 hours per shift.
Must be able to perform fine manipulation and feel for 2+ hours per shift.
Must be able to push/pull 1+ hours per shift.
Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word and distinguish objects or equipment visually.

Nice To Haves

2+ years manufacturing food, beverage, or consumer packaging experience
Ability to work well with others in a team environment and independently.
Self-motivated and manages time efficiently.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
Pays close attention to detail and completes work accurately and efficiently.
Communicates clearly and effectively.
Demonstrates professional and polite demeanor with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Manages the organization and flow of master document revisions for the facility by revising documents as needed and on a schedule.
Updates the master file and sends out notification of changes as well as triggers scheduled reviews of documents.
Create and provide reports to QA Department to ensure information is up to date and audit ready.
Understand and implement Customer requirements.
Manages Internal Audit of Quality Management System to include Supplier Approval, Environmental Monitoring, Customer Complaints, and Document Control
Manages the Alchemy training system by creating and managing group reports and creating site specific trainings to upload into the system to insure completion of requirements under SQF and IFS.
Manages Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Log and Verification
Manages Continuous Improvement Table
Conducts audits and submittal of corrective actions.
Assist with HACCP/Food Safety & Quality Plan as requested.
Member of HACCP Team, Crisis Management Team, Recall Team, Management Team
Maintain records for Quality and Food Safety Audits and assist in those audits.
Facilitates and manages customer requests for our Identity Preserve Programs (Kosher, Halal, and Gluten Free)
Leads special project assignments as necessary requiring extreme attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of the QA programs.
Backs up the Quality Manager when needed.
Manages all sanitation activities within the facility to include: Janitorial and Food safety Sanitation activities Pest Control Program leadership including relationship with Third party Pest Control provider, Pest control License, and documentation of all Pest Control Program requirements.
Inventory of Sanitation and Pest Control resources such as chemicals, cleaning material, and janitorial supplies.
Other duties, as assigned