Sanitation Manager (3rd Shift)

Cerelia Bakery Canada LP•Hazelwood, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cérélia's newly established Frozen Breakfast Business Unit – US Waffle - is driving an ambitious growth strategy, backed by two manufacturing facilities, Liberty, SC, and Hazelwood, MO. To effectively support the rapid scaling of operations at our state-of-the-art Hazelwood facility, US Waffle is seeking a dynamic and skilled Sanitation Manager to join our team in Hazelwood, MO. The Sanitation Manager will lead the development of the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), ownership of chemical programs and spend, procurement of sanitation supplies (smocks, etc.), and development of training programs for all sanitation employees. This role is responsible for ensuring that food safety is not compromised while meeting the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and is responsible to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
5+ years of sanitation experience in manufacturing
3+ years in a food facility strongly preferred
2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Strong knowledge of GMPs, SSOPs, sanitation programs, chemical handling, and food safety regulations.
Experience with SQF, HACCP, and environmental monitoring programs.
Demonstrated success leading teams in a fast‑paced production environment.
Strong problem‑solving, root‑cause analysis, and decision‑making skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Operations, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Report to work as scheduled every day, and demonstrate GREAT attendance.
Observe standards for breaks, and lunches based on posted time-clock policy
Treat all coworkers with dignity and respect
Provide and accept constructive feedback
Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team’s performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products
Own and develop the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), ensuring all equipment, facility areas, and infrastructure are cleaned at the appropriate frequency and in compliance with SQF, GMP, and HACCP requirements.
Maintain and continuously improve SSOPs and sanitation standards in alignment with plant needs and regulatory expectations.
Own all sanitation chemical programs and spend, including: Selection and optimization of chemicals
Manage procurement and inventory of sanitation-related supplies, including smocks, PPE, and cleaning tools, ensuring adequate availability and cost efficiency.
Develop and implement a structured sanitation training program, including: New hire onboarding, Ongoing skills development
Verification of competency and adherence to standards
Observe all expectations for quality, and safety
Provides coaching, training and direction to entire sanitation team
Provides initial and ongoing training for direct reports as it relates to sanitation
Perform associate performance evaluations as required
Completes daily post sanitation inspections to ensure all equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and prepared for production
Works closely (in conjunction with QA) with regulator inspectors such as USDA and SDDA as it relates to plant audits and inspections
Conduct sanitation inspections of the facility and participate in the annual review
Ensure optimal staffing for the shift, track attendance, implement sanitation schedule and enter schedule in time system
Maintain vacation schedule and required time off for staff
Implement actions as needed to prevent food safety and food quality issues
Coordinate with QA to ensure excellent quality is being produced
Ensure customer specifications are being met through evaluation and immediate reaction
Monitor and ensure that all GMP’s, SOP’s, and HACCP are met at all times
Ensure Production Floor is SQF ready EVERYDAY
Works closely with sanitation chemical supplier as it relates to SSOP’s, cleaning chemicals and equipment inspections
Be SQF ready every day, no exceptions
Lead or participate in additional projects as needed
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.