Senior Manager, Sanitation

Saputo Inc.•Georgetown, ON

8d•$106,870 - $140,270•Hybrid

About The Position

Saputo is seeking a Sanitation, Senior Manager, for an existing opportunity within our organization. The Sanitation Senior Manager is responsible for supporting Sanitation Site Leads across plants. The role directly supports the Sanitation efforts as well as leads key projects at each of the assigned plants to achieve the sanitation goals of those facilities. In addition, the individual is a key thought leader and contributor to the operational efforts of the sanitation departments, driving best in class processes, tools, and harmonization across the assigned plants. This position is accountable to ensure adherence to SSOP, continuous improvement and all processes and initiatives within the sanitation department. The Sanitation Senior Manager is responsible for understanding and complying with the Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety guidelines to ensure that quality food products are manufactured in a sanitary production environment and delivered with superior protection to our customers and consumers. Supports Saputo’s commitment to preserve the environment by following all established policies and procedures related to such preservation. As part of their duties, the position holder will be required to communicate and collaborate in English and French, both orally and in writing, with colleagues or other stakeholders located in Québec, elsewhere in Canada, or across North America.

Requirements

Values that align with the Saputo culture
Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology or related field
Minimum of 7 years of related sanitation experience within Dairy, Food, and/or Beverage industry
Proven ability to lead, influence and inspire people and promote quality, safety, and teamwork
Strong computer skills
Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities
Organization, mechanical aptitude, problem solving, decision and technical skills and experience with CIP systems.
Effective communication and analytical skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

Oversee sanitation operations at all assigned plants and determine the need for improvements in overall performance
Lead initiatives to establish sanitation standards across all assigned plants
Maintain strong relationships with chemical vendors and suppliers
Drive and develop new sanitation training initiatives and Sanitation Standard Operational Procedures (SSOP)
Support plant objectives pertaining to sanitation at assigned plants
Ensure overall optimization of chemical, water and energy usage
Support plants in developing corrective actions for NC identified during internal & external audits
Facilitate the development and leadership of the Sanitation Site Leads at each assigned location
Work with the plant on a yearly Sanitation Review
Manage equipment fund from key chemical supplier
Adhering to established procedures for cleaning and sanitizing equipment, including rinsing, washing, and sanitizing equipment.
Ability to evaluate sanitation processes including CIP, COP, and Sanitation Chemistry Attributes, determining the most efficient method of accomplishing each task and goal.

Benefits

Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
Group retirement plan with employer contribution
Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
Employee Share Ownership Plan with an employer match
Paid Parental Leave program
Paid time off: Sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
Training and development programs
Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
Organized activities for employees and their families
Advantageous discounts on Saputo products