Sanitation Manager - 3rd Shift

J&J Snack Foods•Weston, OR

5h•$65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”. As the Sanitation Manager you are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Sanitation department; ensuring sanitation procedures are followed correctly to meet regulatory food safety requirements. Responsible for providing technical expertise in sanitation practices across the facilities, driving continuous improvement in sanitation technologies, and collaborating with various departments to enhance sanitation processes.

Requirements

Excellent organization and time management skills
Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload
Excellent in all forms of communication
Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities
Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change
High school diploma/G.E.D, AA, AS, or extensive previous knowledge (5+ years) in food manufacturing and sanitation
Willingness to learn and consistently execute expectations
Clear and concise understanding of HACCP, certification preferred
Be willing to work third shift hours - 11 pm - 8 am

Nice To Haves

BS preferred in the relevant discipline
Knowledge of food manufacturing processes in a USDA setting preferred
Sanitation validations and verifications experience preferred
Bilingual is preferred, or the ability to use translation apps effectively in real time
High mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-shift checks of the facility, proactively inspecting for continuous improvement opportunities that apply to sanitation and connecting departments
Develop and implement SSOPs, policies, procedures, and schedules to maintain sanitation facility requirements within designated timelines
Trains and documents training of sanitation team members on SSOPs, cleaning procedures, safety procedures, and other relevant facility systems
Consistently performs documented audits and verifies that all sanitation employees are consistently executing the 7-steps of essential sanitation
Approves and/or participates in the post sanitation equipment/facility inspections in preparation for releasing production lines for preoperational inspections
Professionally capable of administering disciplinary actions in a manner that empowers and encourages employees to continuously improve
Audits and verifies all sanitation documentation are accurate & correct in real time
Audits/verifies the MSS is accurate and properly updated in real time to meet program needs while adjusting PICs & PECs accordingly to meet expectations
Work closely with FSQA Manager regarding microbiological, chemical, and physical sanitation verification procedures
Professionally trained to properly perform internal GAP assessments & audits, therefore, constantly seeking & executing corrective actions proactively
Understands and assures preventive controls are proactively successful e.g., Environmental Monitoring, Allergen Plan, Pest Control, Sanitation for Food
Establishes a succession plan for the sanitation crew in the event of an absence, and trains crew accordingly
Knowledge of sanitary equipment design
Implement risk-based awareness in all sanitation activities
CAPA trained and proficient to proactively eliminate non-conforming repeats
Understands the principles of HACCP and how they apply to sanitation as a KEY pre-requisite program