Sanitation Manager – Manufacturing

Sanitation Manager – Manufacturing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (for example, Science, Biology, Agricultural, or Sanitation) OR 5 years’ sanitation experience in a food processing facility
• 1 year’s supervisory experience in manufacturing or food production facility
• Experience and knowledge of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) swabbing program

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sanitation accounts to budget
• Supervise the cleaning of the plant and equipment to meet GMP guidelines
• Ensure compliance with all company and regulatory standards (e.g., HACCP)
• Maintain plant cleaning schedules and sanitation chemicals supply
• Ensure proper use of cleaning agents and compliance with MSDS requirements
• Work with chemical suppliers to continuously improve sanitation operations
• Oversee daily workloads of Sanitation Specialists and the MSS Coordinator
• Prioritize Sanitation Program elements and identify resources
• Coordinate cleaning schedules and maintain sanitation records
• Oversee and validate all CIP/COP activities
• Develop and conduct chemical and sanitation equipment training
• Ensure all associates are properly trained in sanitation activities
• Support the HAZWOPER/HAZMAT team as part of the PSM program
• Monitor and supervise all plant and cooler pest control activities
• Ensure compliance with CGMP and NPMA standards
• Train pest management associates in food safety requirements
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Support plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs
• Identify and address improvement opportunities
• Promote continuous learning and adaptability
• Hire, train, and mentor associates
• Assign duties and provide recognition
• Ensure diversity awareness and create equitable opportunities
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Support company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity
• Utilize and support the Open Door Policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Sanitation, GMP, HACCP, Chemical Safety, Regulatory Compliance, and 9CFR regulations
• Embrace differences in people and create a culture of belonging
• Exhibit excellent teamwork, communication, and motivational skills
• Maintain high standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance
• Deliver results while always putting the customer first
• Make informed decisions based on reliable information
• Display curiosity and a desire to learn, take calculated risks, and demonstrate resilience
• Are open to new technologies and skills and support others through change