Sanitation Manager

Alpha Baking Company•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Sanitation Manager maintains a clean work environment and sanitation workflow by following the Master Sanitation Cleaning schedule and overseeing sanitation programs and policies. The role develops and implements sanitation procedures in accordance with industry standards and regulations, leads sanitation staff, conducts bakery inspections, and ensures corrective actions are taken when needed. The manager maintains the department’s sanitation supply inventory and develops staff through communication, evaluation, coaching, and monitoring. The position works with pest control and chemical providers, other supply vendors, departmental staff, and other department heads. It participates in plant GMP inspections, customer and certification audits, regulatory visits, and process development to reduce product-safety incident exposure. The manager also supports other departments and facility projects, proposes cost-reduction strategies, and maintains professional knowledge through company-paid workshops. The primary shift is a flexible shift between second and third shift, with the ability to work other shifts when necessary. The role oversees six or more hourly union 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 is preferred.
Proficiency with personal computers and MS Office.
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.
Ability to type frequently and work with a personal computer.
Ability to work a flexible shift between second and third shift and other shifts when necessary.

Nice To Haves

HACCP certification.
FSMA (PCQI) certification.
More than 3 years of experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean work environment and sanitation workflow by following the Master Sanitation Cleaning schedule and maintaining sanitation programs and policies.
Develop and implement sanitation policies and procedures 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 and implement corrective actions to address sanitation issues.
Maintain sanitation supply inventory and ensure departmental equipment and other needs are met.
Develop sanitation staff through communication, evaluation, coaching, and monitoring.
Work directly with pest control and chemical providers, and coordinate 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.
Develop working relationships with departmental staff, department heads, and other appropriate company personnel.
Conduct business dealings professionally and courteously.
Use 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.