Job Summary

The Plant Sanitation Manager is responsible for developing and directing the Sanitation program, and for ensuring that all current Food Safety Standards are being met throughout the site. The Sanitation Manager will train and develop all sanitation employees to be able to identify and control GMP issues and to enforce all current food safety standards. The Sanitation Manager will be responsible for communicating in a clear manner any Sanitation issues with the Plant Manager, Quality Manager, Maintenance Manager, Business Unit Manager, Shipping Manager, all Line Foremen and Sanitation Staff. May interact with state and federal regulatory agencies. Will be primary point of contact for Pest Control Provider and Chemical Vendor for the facility.

Job Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Champion for employee safety by ensuring team members understand and follow all safety requirements per company policy.
• Leads the development of and implementation of an effective Sanitation program (MSS, daily sanitation, SSOPs, Food Safety Plan, Allergen, etc.) in compliance with customer, regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Ensures the sanitation crew has received adequate training on all relevant knowledge, skills and abilities for their roles.
• Provide an atmosphere that allows for the mentoring and development of team members and Sanitation leaders.
• Drives continual improvement of the Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assists with consumer complaint issues and leading plant teams in the direction necessary to minimize complaints.
• Collaborates effectively with Plant Manager and Quality Manager.
• Sanitation point of contact for all Third Party or Customer inspections.
• Assists with policy, procedures and paperwork to ensure that all Regulatory, Company and Customer standards are achieved in assigned plant.
• Manages Master Sanitation Schedule for assigned facility.
• Leads Continuous Improvement of facility sanitation.
• Participates in the development of the Sanitation budget.
• Manages Sanitation chemical control program.
• Manages Sanitation department.
• Works with the Quality Manager to identify and correct sanitation or environmental issues at assigned facility.
• Responsible for the integrated pest management (IPM) program.
• Other duties as identified or assigned by Plant Manager.
  
  

Knowledge Of

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

• Sanitation related prerequisite programs for the food industry; including GMPs, MSS, SSOPs, training, Allergen Control, Chemical Control, Pest Control and others.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding requirements of federal agencies over the facility.
• Must understand the safety requirements of handling chemicals
• Must be knowledgeable in SQF or BRC auditing schemes.
• Must understand the 7 steps of dry and wet sanitation
• Good understanding of commercial food processing and/or food packaging equipment.
  
  

Skill In

• Developing and maintaining programs
• Handling conflicts with positive and practical attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer literate, self-motivated and able to make sound business decisions.
• Continuous improvement and/or Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Motivating and directing teams.
  
  

Ability To

• Effectively communicate to a diverse population
• Analyze complex situations and provide solutions
• Provide leadership and guidance
• Work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Make sound business decisions
  
  

Proficiency In

• MS Office Suite
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Food Science and Technology, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences or equivalent experience.
• OR *
• 5 plus years’ experience in food industry with at least 3 years in a Sanitation leadership role.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• It is expected that the manager will be on the production floor during a portion of the sanitation cycle.
• Environment may be cold, wet and/or humid in production areas.
• Production environment exposure which includes noise, dust, moving machinery, fork lifts, and fluctuations in temperature.
• Office setting on a daily basis.
  
  

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $85,788 - $128,682/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.