Sanitation Manager

Great Lakes Cheese • Town of Adams, NY

6d • $74,800 - $93,500

About The Position

The Sanitation Manager develops, implements, supports, and maintains procedures related to sanitation, environmental monitoring, auditing, verification, and validation in compliance with local, federal, and industry regulations and certifications. The role supports training and competency for associated programs and oversees Sanitation Supervisors in executing the programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, food science, or a related field, or 7 years of progressive food sciences/industry experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of related sanitation experience in the dairy/food industry.
• Energetic, creative, self-directed management approach and a high level of integrity.
• Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, organizational and planning abilities, and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• In-depth understanding of sanitation and environmental programs.
• Ability to administer a proactive management approach.
• Effective team-building and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, and solve problems beyond routine issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with thermal processing and/or industrial pasteurization.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related science discipline.
• 5 years of dairy and/or packaging experience.
• SAP experience.
• SQF certification.
• PCQI certification.
• HACCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, support, and maintain sanitation, environmental monitoring, auditing, verification, and validation procedures.
• Ensure programs comply with local, federal, and industry regulations and certifications.
• Support training and competency on associated programs.
• Oversee Sanitation Supervisors in executing developed programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager