Sanitation Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must have solid leadership skills.
• Must have a basic food handler’s certification.
• Basic knowledge on Food manufacturing, processing and sanitation.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate the daily pre-operational inspections and constant sanitation of plant.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team environment.
• Must be able to lead, delegate, monitor, and follow up.
• Must have good communication and mentoring skills.
• Must have a very strong Customer service commitment.
• Able to resolve operational problems related to projects and minimize delays or unexpected cost increases.
• Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in a high output environment.
• Ability to develop creative solutions to problems and challenges as they are identified and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and follow through in all areas of responsibility.
• Ability to develop & coordinate project plans / projects and communicate changes and progress effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the department associates, peers and Plant Management.
• Must be able to lift 30 Lbs. frequently and 40 Lbs. occasionally; stand, reach, climb, and lift frequently.
• Must be able to use calculator to perform general mathematical functions.
• Must be able work with others and coordinate cross-contamination prevention with co-workers.
• Must work with minimum or no supervision.
• Must have an excellent attendance record, reliable and flexible when seasonal work is occasionally required.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepares various reports and forms to document cleaning schedule, able to read documents and diagrams.
• Must write all sanitation records as per QA guidelines.
• Be prepared for any unexpected changes that may occur during the shift and report to immediate supervisor any deviations or unsafe environment.
• Ability to best perform a task, manage time efficiently, use appropriate equipment, and efficiently deal with a problem should one arise.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate dilution rates to obtain specific final PPM concentrations.
• Must be able to lift to 25 Lbs. (Continuously)
• Must be able to lift to 40 Lbs. (Frequently) and exert force up to 50 Lbs. (Occasionally)
• Stand (Frequently)
• Walking (Frequently)
• Sitting (Frequently)
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel (Continuously)
• Reach with hands and arms (Continuously)
• Climb or balance (Continuously)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Frequently)
• Talk or hear (Continuously)
• Work near moving mechanical parts (continuously)
• Vibration (Frequently)
• Moderate noise (Continuously)

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains plant’s food contact surfaces and non-food contact surfaces in all areas & equipment in pristine and optimum conditions throughout the shift.
• Executes Company’s GMP program and strictly abides by its policies. Under the direction of Quality Assurance, executes the food safety & quality assurance programs of the plant.
• Under the direction & supervision of Sanitation Manager & QA, works with specialized vendors to develop, implement and execute all sanitation standards operational procedures, (SSOP’S).
• Assists Quality Assurance in the implementation and monitoring of all USDA pre-requisite requirements such as Listeria, allergens, and traceability.
• Assists Sanitation Leadership in managing all cleaning-related chemicals in plant. Performs the correct dilution ratios of chemicals and trains and monitors that the Sanitarian team abides by them.
• Responsible to always wear appropriate safety gear while performing work duties and ensures that all personnel under his supervision wear it as well. Reports immediately any deviation or policy failure.
• Ensures that all equipment is properly and safely disassembled, clean, rinse & sanitize and reassemble back together in a proper and safe way, according to Safety & SSOP guidelines.
• Executes the Company’s General Manufacturing Practices, (GMP) policies & procedures.
• Responsible for the implementation and execution of all Sanitation Standard Operational Procedures, (SSOP’S).
• Assists Quality Assurance in the implementation and execution of HACCP.
• Assists Sanitation Leadership team in managing all cleaning-related chemicals, performs the correct dilution ratios and trains all personnel in its use. Ensures that all chemicals always are locked and secured in a previously assigned place.
• Responsible for his safety and the safety of his direct report. Always executes the Lock-out / Tag out program.
• Ensures that always wear the correct safety gear to perform the job and that all sanitation personnel wear it as well and reports any deviation of policy.
• Works under the direction of QA in executing correct pre-operational inspections and having the plant ready for USDA inspection in time.
• Works closely with Production Associates and QA in preventing potential cross-contamination situations.
• Maintain a safe work environment by properly implementing the IIPP (Injury Illness Prevention Programs).
• Completes sanitation log records daily, as per QA directive.
• Works closely with Maintenance department to prevent water-related damage in processing equipment.
• Works closely with Quality Assurance department in the execution of the Pest Control program.
• Promote health and safety in the workplace.
• Maintains plant in optimum and pristine sanitation condition.
• Display good work ethic, resourcefulness, and organization.
• Reports immediately any malfunction issues and/or missing equipment parts as well as any damaged equipment while performing the daily tasks.
• Ensures that every associate works as previously assigned in the department’s weekly schedule.
• Ensures that all directs reports take the assigned breaks in a timely manner as per Company’s policy.
• Leads by example in the use of proper uniform and work gear.
• Trains all direct reports in proper filling of sanitation records, as per Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Trains all direct reports in the lock out / tag out program, as per Company’s policy.
• Trains direct reports in proper equipment prep prior to wash down.
• Assists Sanitation Manager in managing water consumption in Plant. Avoids use of excess water throughout the Plant.
• Performs the SSOP training manual in EACH piece of equipment and trains direct reports in its implementation and daily execution.
• Maintains peripherical areas of plant in acceptable sanitary conditions such as associate’s restrooms, locker rooms and break rooms.
• Maintains the trash and other peripherical areas outside the plant in proper sanitary conditions.
• Leads by example in maintaining an exceptional GMP program in his/her person, team, and workplace.
• Keeps chemical cage area always locked.
• Maintains a solid attendance record.

Benefits

• flexible schedules
• opportunities for growth
• associate discount of up to 20% for you and your household