Sanitation Manager
Large Food manufacturer is seeking a 3rd SHIFT Sanitation manager full time, permanent in Oakland, MS! Great pay and benefits~ This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alicia Blake Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $85,000 - $105,000 per year A bit about us: Multinational food and biotechnology corporation which produces seasonings, cooking oils, frozen foods, beverages, sweeteners, amino acids, insulating films, and pharmaceuticals HQ in California. Why join us? What we Offer: Competitive base salary and overall compensation package Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holidays Life Insurance coverage 401 (K) with generous company match Job Details The Sanitation Manager is responsible for delivering performance targets in sanitation to reduce food safety risk and eliminate waste. The role will lead and develop the sanitation team to achieve optimal sanitation results through effective coaching, continuous improvement initiatives, and adherence to company and regulatory standards. The incumbent will build organizational capability to drive and maintain improvements in food safety, and efficiency. Lead and motivate the sanitation team to meet and exceed performance standards and achieve optimal sanitation effectiveness. Provides direct supervision, coaching and performance management to salaried team members. Assess and evaluate all sanitation functions. Report back opportunities and solutions to facility leadership stressing areas for immediate improvement. Communicate clear expectations regarding sanitation and food safety standards, ensuring alignment with company policies and goals. Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation and MSS plan, ensuring alignment with broader site and corporate goals. Conduct regular team meetings to align priorities, address challenges, and recognize achievements. Mentor and provide feedback to salaried direct report(s) to build capability, foster engagement and prepare them for future leadership opportunities. Escalate, resolve, and find immediate solutions to sanitation deviations that can compromise safety of our production. Ensure the 7 steps of sanitation are trained, always understood, and followed by all sanitation team members. Thorough understanding of the chemicals used for effective cleaning of each surface type, application process, titration, dwell time and the safety measures required to prevent injury to the team. Understanding how a CIP system operates, be able to trouble shoot breakdowns and monitor chemical usage. In depth knowledge of pre-operational inspection procedures specific to cleaning concerns of each piece of equipment. Knowledge of microorganisms that can contribute to food safety risk in the facility, biofilms and how to eliminate them. Oversee daily sanitation activities, ensuring thorough execution of the sanitation program and quick resolution of any food safety issues through thorough STPD activities that identify root cause, create corrective actions and monitor sustainment of those actions. Identify opportunities for sanitation improvement and lead initiatives to improve sanitation effectiveness. Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and company safety policies. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Food Safety, Sanitation, Cost and Efficiency and implement corrective actions where necessary. Drive adherence to SSOPs and continuous improvement frameworks. Ensure all documentation is accurately completed, available for review and audit ready. Financial Management Develop and manage the budget for sanitation activities, labor and chemical usage ensuring cost control and optimal resource utilization. Track chemicals spend weekly and monthly; analyze variances and adjust plans as needed to meet targets. Identify cost reduction opportunities through improved sanitation and chemical use efficiency and waste reduction. Talent & Organizational Development Build a high-performing team by recruiting, training, and developing direct report(s) and line team members. Provide coaching and development opportunities to team members to enhance skills and promote career growth. Collaborate with site leadership, maintenance, engineering, food safety and quality teams to identify and resolve food safety and sanitation challenges. Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure sanitation effectiveness when implementing new processes and selecting and installing new equipment. Function as the primary point of contact who is responsible for sanitation related issues, ensuring alignment with broader plant objectives. Engage in strategic planning with site leaders to ensure long-term success. QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field (Engineering, Food Science, Technology, Math, Biology, etc.). Minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role, preferably in the food industry. Multiple examples of building organizational capabilities (team skill proficiency improvements, team promotions). Multiple examples of solving issues to root cause and eliminating recurrence. Multiple examples of delivering performance improvement in food safety and sanitation. Preferred Proficiencies Developing, deploying and maintaining GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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