Sanitation Manager

TANDEM FOODS•O'Hara Township, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Manager in our food manufacturing facility is responsible for overseeing the sanitation of the production facility environment, equipment, and warehouse. Ensuring compliance with food safety standards and leading a team of sanitation team members. This role is critical to maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the facility to prevent contamination, ensure the quality of food products, and comply with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Environmental Health, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in sanitation management within the food manufacturing industry
Strong knowledge of food safety standards, including HACCP, FSMA, and GMP
Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to train and motivate staff
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with sanitation management software
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed

Responsibilities

Technical liaison between factory personnel, sanitation chemical supplier, Corporate Quality Assurance, and any third-party supporting provider.
Develop, implement, and maintain the sanitation program, including cleaning schedules MSS, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and sanitation practices
Partner with chemical suppliers to provide chemical safety training, which meets all requirements of Tandem Foods Environmental, Health and Safety programs
Work with the plant leadership team to ensure all sanitation programs and systems are implemented
Ensure compliance with the Tandem Foods Sanitation Policy and Pest Control Standard
Partner and execute cleaning verification and validation programs to prove effectiveness of the sanitation program and sanitation standard operating procedures
Develop and provide technical expertise for managing and troubleshooting environmental pathogen monitoring programs
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, including FSMA, HACCP, and other relevant local, state, and federal requirements
Monitor and verify the effectiveness of the sanitation processes, including conducting regular audits and inspections
Manage and maintain sanitation documentation, including post sanitation cleaning logs, audit reports, and corrective action preventative action records
Implement and train including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.