Sanitation Manager

The Wonderful Company•Del Rey, CA

9h•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the sanitation, pest management and janitorial operations within a large scale facility. Supports plant sanitation in the effective use of chemicals, cleaning processes, sanitation equipment and valve function and design. Ownership and leadership related to CIP systems and validation protocol. Sets standards for maintaining cleaning equipment, sanitary design, sanitation program development and enhancement, CIP effectiveness and optimization, developing cleaning equipment planned maintenance and calibration programs. Implements sanitation assurance initiatives, pest control and plant regulatory compliance programs for sanitation. Supports the Plant Quality Director in other Food Safety and Quality system initiatives and project management as needed to support the production of Safe Quality Food.

Requirements

Follow through on plant results of the monitoring programs to detect and eliminate sources of contamination.
Investigate sanitation issues, which are resulting in product contamination, reduced shelf life, or Plant complaints on products.
Knowledge of CIP system, sanitary design and a basic understanding of microbiology
Evaluate new cleaning methods, chemicals, equipment and other new developments in the field of sanitation.
Keep abreast of current technical progress by participation in technical groups and research of pertinent technical literature.
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management skills and flexibility.
Is responsible for ensuring that the company is in compliance with all food safety guidelines pertaining to this industry. Shares responsibility for making sure that products manufactured at this facility meet the quality expectations of our customers.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Characteristics should include but not be limited to: being able to work with others; work efficiently with little or no supervision; understand and able to do basic math equations, speak the data that is being collected and open availability including evenings and weekends.
B.S. degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
Five or more years of experience working in a food, beverage or dairy production environment.
Must be versed on FDA Food Code, knowledge of local codes a plus.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft applications, databases and spreadsheets
Excellent organizational and communications skills.
Ability to work within a team environment and with external partners.
Must be self motivated and able to achieve high impact in an unstructured environment.

Nice To Haves

Management experience over a sanitation department is preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive inspections of the facility to identify compliance and non-compliance of sanitation regulations and safe food handling practices.
Establishes and enforces sanitation and food safety policies, programs and regulations.
Assure food safety through training, temperature monitoring and cleaning/sanitizing programs.
Assures the pest-free condition of facility through inspections, working with employees, directing outside vendors and pest control companies.
Assures Regulatory compliance through reaction to all Regulatory inspections, Regulatory contacts, the FIA Food Safety Committee, and training.
Communicates the findings of all sanitation inspections and needs to the management team, and identifies critical and non-critical deficiencies.
Controls exterminating costs while maintaining an effective pest control program.
Monitors floor care, equipment & hand cleaning program.
Over-sees all trash collection and equipment issues.
Conduct other on-site evaluations (workplace safety, cleanliness).
Provide administrative reports and meet all deadlines. Report examples include monthly expense reports, monthly progress reports, customer evaluations, etc.
Provide accurate, timely and professional written and verbal communications to internal and external management.
Maintain professional credentials and remain knowledgeable on current state and federal industry regulations.
Direct and or indirect supervision of sanitation employees.
Assist with leading facility GMP and housekeeping inspections
Daily verification and validation of sanitation paperwork
Maintain inventory of sanitation chemicals and supplies
Develop and maintain sanitation programs and training
Own corrective action plans around non-conformances
Simple Root Cause investigations around sanitation findings
Budget Management- Responsibility for cost reduction for sanitation
Cost Management for all sanitation related spend
Driving continuous improvements efforts
Makes recommendations for department enhancements to the Director of Quality.
Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.