Sanitation Manager 0 Food Manufacturing

Alpha Baking Company•Chicago, IL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Manager is responsible for maintaining a clean work environment and sanitation work flow by following the Master Sanitation Cleaning schedule frequencies, along with maintaining several sanitation programs and policies. This role involves developing and implementing sanitation policies and procedures to ensure a clean and safe environment in accordance with industry standards and regulations. The manager will oversee a team of sanitation staff, providing leadership and guidance, and conduct regular inspections of the bakery. Responsibilities also include managing sanitation supply inventory, developing sanitation staff, working with the Pest Control Provider, conducting GMP audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and participating in various audits and regulatory visits. The position requires overseeing a large team of hourly union employees and developing working relationships across departments. While the primary shift is first, flexibility to work different shifts is necessary. Additional duties include professional business dealings, computer proficiency, proposing cost reduction strategies, supporting new projects, and maintaining professional knowledge through workshops.

Requirements

More than 5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment
Personal Computer Skills - Proficient with MS Office
Understands Good Manufacturing Practices.
Experience in scheduling, training, and directing cleaning crews
Understanding of the American Institute of Baking inspection procedures.
Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Long periods of sitting/standing/walking.
Frequent typing and working with a personal computer.

Nice To Haves

HACCP and FSMA (PCQI) certifications are preferred.
More than 3 years experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain clean work environment and sanitation work flow by following the Master Sanitation Cleaning schedule frequencies.
Maintain several sanitation programs and policies.
Develop and implement sanitation policies and procedures to maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
Manage and oversee a team of sanitation staff, providing leadership and guidance to ensure efficient and effective sanitation operation.
Conduct regular inspections of the bakery to identify areas that require cleaning and implementation of corrective actions to address any issues.
Maintain sanitation supply inventory to ensure the necessary equipment and or needs of the department are met.
Develop sanitation staff through communication, evaluation, coaching, and monitoring.
Work directly with Pest Control Provider.
Conduct or take part in weekly plant GMP audit inspection.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including OSHA, FDA, and local health department requirements.
Participate in the development of processes to minimize product safety incident exposure.
Provide support to the other departments as needed.
Participate in all customer audits, certification audits, and all regulatory visits.
Oversee sanitation staff of 25+ hourly union employees.
Develop a working relationship with all departmental staff, other department heads, and any other appropriate Alpha Baking personnel as required.
Conduct all business dealings in a professional and courteous manner.
Work with computers and software.
Propose cost reduction strategies for facility.
Support and implement new project ideas and designs.
Maintain professional knowledge by attending company paid workshops.
Other duties and projects as assigned.