Sanitation Manager
About The Position
The Sanitation Manager maintains a clean work environment and sanitation workflow by following the Master Sanitation Cleaning schedule and maintaining sanitation programs and policies. The role develops and implements sanitation procedures, oversees and develops sanitation staff, conducts bakery inspections, manages sanitation supply inventory, and supports compliance with applicable regulations and food safety requirements. The primary shift is flexible between second and third shifts, and the role may need to work different shifts when necessary. The manager works with pest control, chemical providers, supply vendors, other departments, and Alpha Baking personnel. The position participates in plant GMP inspections, customer and certification audits, and regulatory visits; supports product-safety initiatives; proposes facility cost-reduction strategies; and helps implement new projects and designs. The role oversees six or more hourly union sanitation employees.
Requirements
- More than 5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment.
- More than 3 years of experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor.
- Proficiency with MS Office and personal computer skills.
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices.
- Experience scheduling, training, and directing cleaning crews.
- Understanding of American Institute of Baking inspection procedures.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
- Frequent typing and work with a personal computer.
Nice To Haves
- HACCP certification preferred.
- FSMA (PCQI) certification preferred.
- More than 3 years of experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean work environment and sanitation workflow according to the Master Sanitation Cleaning schedule and maintain sanitation programs and policies.
- Develop and implement sanitation policies and procedures that support a clean and safe environment in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
- Manage and oversee sanitation staff, providing leadership and guidance for efficient and effective operations.
- Conduct regular bakery inspections, identify cleaning needs, and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain sanitation supply inventory and ensure departmental equipment and supply needs are met.
- Develop sanitation staff through communication, evaluation, coaching, and monitoring.
- Work directly with pest control and chemical providers, and work with other supply vendors as needed.
- Conduct or participate in weekly plant GMP audit inspections when applicable.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, and local health department requirements.
- Participate in developing processes to minimize exposure to product-safety incidents.
- Provide support to other departments as needed.
- Participate in customer audits, certification audits, and regulatory visits.
- Oversee six or more hourly union sanitation employees.
- Develop working relationships with departmental staff, department heads, and other appropriate Alpha Baking personnel.
- Work a primary flex shift between second and third shifts and work other shifts when necessary.
- Conduct business dealings professionally and courteously.
- Work with computers and software.
- Propose facility cost-reduction strategies.
- Support and implement new project ideas and designs.
- Maintain professional knowledge by attending company-paid workshops.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Company-paid workshops
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
