Sanitation Manager

POSITION: SANITATION MANAGER
REOPRTS TO: Director of Operations
LOCATION: Columbus, OH (Relocation available)
SALARY: $75,000 - $80,000

The Sanitation Manager position is responsible for all activities related to sanitation in our production and packaging environment. This manager plays a pivotal role in establishing and documenting a formal, fully compliant sanitation program.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in related field.
• Previous experience in protein or deli manufacturing sanitation, CIP systems, food safety and food manufacturing regulatory requirements.
• Experience in leading team members and communicating effectively to achieve company goals.
• Ability to positively motivate the team and administer discipline if necessary.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to troubleshoot problems mechanically and physically preferred.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships with management and all levels of staff.
• Demonstrated superior communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational skills; Detail orientation with ability to quickly and effectively handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to interact with management
• Ability to effectively communicate to train and lead staff
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• A working knowledge of English and basic math
• Ability to train staff on safety requirements and enforce safety requirements
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule and manage our crews of sanitation workers to ensure plant operations meet mandatory sanitation requirements for machinery, equipment, and facility.
• Train sanitation and plant employees to achieve and maintain sanitation objectives.
• Build and maintain a Master Sanitation Schedule and related documentation.
• Meet cleaning frequencies established in the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Make recommendations for improvements and lead improvement teams.
• Works with the Quality Manager to troubleshoot, inspect and correct all sanitation concerns with potential impact upon product quality.
• Make recommendations on hiring, firing, discipline, and promotions.
• Explain hazards and safety measures to employees and monitor compliance.
• Maintain chemical inventory quantities on an ongoing basis and interact with the chemical supplier for advice on training or issues related to sanitation.
• Participate in the development and auditing of SSOP’s.
• Maintain the sanitation program with minimal supervision.
• Strictly enforce safety and GMP policies and maintain superior plant cleanliness.
• Works with Plant Engineering team as the sanitation authority to ensure all new equipment, processing lines and/or re-designs meet regulatory requirements and best practices for sanitation.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to stand, sit, walk for long periods of time
• Frequent use of hands for simple firm, grasping and writing
• Occasional bending, stopping, reaching, and climbing
• Occasional Lifting, carrying 5 pounds to 50 pounds
• Occasionally using cutting utensils (I.E Knives, peeler, etc.)
• Exposure to product fumes such as onions, peppers etc.
• Exposure to varying temperatures of 45 degrees or less
• Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine, etc.
• Works overtime as required