Sanitation Manager

Lewis Bakeries • Murfreesboro, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lewis Bakeries, founded in 1925, is an independent bakery in the Midwest known for producing high-quality products like Bunny Bread, Lewis ½ Loaf, Healthy Life, Sunbeam, and Hartford Farms. The company is seeking a qualified candidate for the Sanitation Manager position in Murfreesboro, TN. This role reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for implementing best practices and standards for product and process to ensure efficient production of consistent quality bread or roll products. The Sanitation Manager will lead the sanitation/receiving department to maintain high standards for a bakery food-producing plant and perform various duties as directed by the Plant Manager. A commitment to the successful implementation of BRC is also required.

Requirements

• High School education level
• 5 years of work experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• 5 years of experience leading Sanitation teams in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Leadership skills with a focus on associate development and accountability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work within cross-functional teams.
• Computer proficiency including MS Office products.

Nice To Haves

• Union management experience is strongly desired.
• Knowledge of BRC & BSCI standards is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to the bakery’s Sanitation department through coaching and development of front-line associates, driving a culture of safety, inclusion, engagement and accountability.
• Provides oversight of Sanitation programs and evaluates compliance through regular audits, inspections and risk assessments, ensuring that Corrective Actions are performed for any non-conformance.
• Ensures proper document control for all documentation within the bakery.
• Leads all third-party audits including SQF (Safe Quality Foods), AIB (American Institute of Baking) BRC and BSCI.
• Drives continuous improvement by ensuring that LEAN tools and 5S are practiced.
• Assist other departments as needed or other functions requested by the Plant Manager

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED