Sanitation Specialist

Agropur•Weyauwega, WI

6d•$69,500 - $89,600

About The Position

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. Rigor, discipline, and professionalism are essential to delivering sustainable results. A structured work environment: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with 7% company contributions 3 weeks Paid Time Off Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays Paid parental leave Advancement Opportunities Salary range 004: $69,500 - $89,600 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 3 years of sanitation experience in the food manufacturing industry.
Strong knowledge of food facility sanitation practices and manufacturing processes.
Understanding of sanitary equipment design and food safety standards (HACCP, SQF, GMPs, PCQI, regulatory requirements).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels and external stakeholders.
Proven leadership ability within a cross-functional plant or operations team.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong working relationships.
Commitment to fostering a culture of engagement, diversity, and inclusion.
Ability to lead by example, coach, and develop team members in a high-performance environment.
A role for those who take their work seriously and deliver consistently.

Responsibilities

Leadership, development, and continuous improvement of the site Sanitation Program.
Ensuring all food safety and quality requirements are met according to site food safety plan, Corporate Sanitation policies and regulatory requirements.
Documenting standard and best practices in sanitation across the plant.
Providing training on sanitation processes and programs.
Development and technical support for site employees.
Driving continuous improvement.
Overseeing the scheduling and coordination of all Master Sanitation Schedule activities in the facility including SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure) development and validation.
Working with Production Supervisors, Managers and hourly employees to maximize department efficiency and drive continuous improvement.
Collaborating with cross functional teams from Corporate Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Maintenance' representing the Sanitation department and providing technical input.
Overseeing environmental and pathogen monitoring programs, monitoring programs closely for compliance and developing actions for continuous improvement.
Primary responsibility for the pest control program, waste management program, utility chemicals, and supporting QA/QC on the environmental monitoring program at the site.
Ordering and maintaining inventory of facility operating supplies including sanitation chemicals, safety equipment, PPE, Janitorial supplies and cleaning equipment.
Tracking and monitoring agreed upon savings per contractual agreement with suppliers.
Keeping abreast of new technologies and practices in sanitation for its site.
Evaluating supplier performance, adherence to commitments per contract and addressing non-performance.
Performing cleaning and sanitation duties as needed.