Sanitation Manager

The Krusteaz Company•Effingham, IL

4h•$91,212 - $136,413•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sanitation Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining sanitation standards, training employees, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety protocols. This role involves problem-solving, process improvement, and leading a team to achieve plant-level sanitation goals. The manager will act as a primary resource for sanitation decisions, driving results in quality, productivity, and engagement, while also supporting various plant quality programs and managing chemicals. This position requires a strong understanding of food safety standards, including HACCP and GFSI, and the ability to work effectively in both manufacturing and office environments.

Requirements

A leader who is involved with production in the plant to problem solve and process improvement, work practices improvement
Proven problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and ability to apply manufacturing techniques like TPM.
Effectively lead and develop team, including budget development and management
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of reporting out metrics and trends, training and influencing others, receiving feedback, and garnering the input of others to make decisions.
Demonstrates ability to provide effective written instructional programs and processes; able to explain technical concepts in simple terms.
Understands the balance of individual, customer and business needs.
Ability to be an effective team member who fosters cross-functional collaboration.
Strong analytical & critical thinking skills. Able to extract and interpret data to drive decisions and priorities.
Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
Provide direct and indirect leadership of people, projects, and activities.
Set expectations, track results, manage accountability, and develop people to higher levels of performance.
Self-aware and driven to manage projects, priorities, and goals.
B.S. in Food Science, related technical science degree, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in food sanitation or quality-related function.
Prior experience developing and managing critical sanitation systems.
Experience with managing chemicals is required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading sanitation programs in food industry preferred.
HACCP, GFSI, Internal Auditor, etc. training is preferred
Experience with CIP and COP is preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures and Master Sanitation Schedule for both wet and dry clean environments.
Develop, execute and maintain training materials, deliver training to employees and verify compliance to CM standards and appropriate auditing groups such as BRC.
Perform analysis on new processes and new equipment commissioning and make recommendations for cleaning & sanitation, as well as the procedure and training requirements for new and updated procedures.
Act as the primary resource for sanitation decisions, providing recommendations that support and drive results in quality, productivity, and engagement.
Develop, execute, and validate audit programs to support all sanitation programs.
Drive root cause analysis and develop a corrective action process to promptly respond to ineffective or non-compliant programs related to sanitation.
Own, coach and execute designated plant quality programs, for example EMP and pest management, including tracking, testing, and reporting, as required. Responsible for effectiveness, maintenance, and direction of programs.
Support both wet and dry cleaning and control measures within the facility, including allergen change over procedures and execution.
Develops and drives sanitation strategy at plant level. Identifies long-term goals, leverages resources, and delivers objectives through cross-functional alignment.