Sanitation Manager, MI

Description

Title:

Sanitation Manager

Reports To:

Director of QA/QC

Location:

Benton Harbor, MI

Type:
Full-Time | Onsite | Exempt

The Sanitation Manager is responsible for all activities related to sanitation in our packaging environment. This manager plays a pivotal role in establishing and documenting a formal, fully compliant sanitation program. This position requires flexibility with schedule:
Nights/Weekends/Holidays.

• 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 the 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.

• Work is performed primarily in a food manufacturing and packaging environment
• Regular exposure to wet, humid, and refrigerated areas, including temperatures of approximately 45°F or lower
• Exposure to food products, including produce fumes (e.g., onions, peppers)
• Regular exposure to sanitation chemicals such as chlorine and other approved cleaning agents
• Position requires strict adherence to GMP, food safety, sanitation, and safety policies
• Work schedule requires flexibility, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require
• Frequent interaction with sanitation crews, Quality, Plant Engineering, chemical suppliers, and management
• Responsible for enforcing safety protocols and monitoring compliance across sanitation operations
• May work with or around machinery, equipment, and processing lines during cleaning and sanitation activities

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time
• Frequent use of hands for grasping, handling tools, writing, and operating equipment
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb, and maneuver in tight or elevated spaces as needed
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing approximately 5 to 50 pounds
• Ability to occasionally use cutting utensils such as knives or peelers
• Ability to work safely around chemicals and cleaning agents
• Ability to perform physical inspections of equipment, machinery, and facility areas
• Ability to work extended hours and overtime as required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred
• Previous experience in food manufacturing sanitation, CIP systems, food safety, and food manufacturing regulatory requirements.
• Experience in leading team members and communicating effectively in order 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:
  Nights/Weekends/Holidays
• Working knowledge of English and basic math
• Ability to train staff on safety requirements and enforce safety requirements

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the company's needs evolve.