Sanitation Manager

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Cleveland, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $84,756.00 To $ Annually

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We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

Reports To: Sr. Plant Director

FLSA Status:Exempt

ROLE
SUMMARY

As the plant’s sanitation leader, the Sanitation Manager is responsible for strategic direction, execution and continuous improvement within the assigned facility. This role ensures the sanitation program is in compliance according to Ready-To-Eat standards, SQF, USDA, FDA, CFIA standards while driving a proactive sanitation and food safety culture. The incumbent holds end-to-end accountability for sanitation performance to include environmental monitoring, third-party services and sanitation compliance site wide.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following:

• Lead, manage, coach, and provide direction to plant or 3 rd party sanitation team that promotes a culture of engagement, high performance, and career development.
• Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance leadership to ensure the production of safe, and high-quality food products that meet/exceed customer and regulatory requirements.
• Direct ownership of sanitation program, master sanitation schedule and KPI’s.
• Implement and oversee training for shift associates that align with company standards, safety requirements and other regulatory requirements. Drive engagement, accountability, and a strong safety and food culture sitewide.
• Oversee equipment assembly in adherence with specific SOPs and Plant procedures, resulting in timely preparation of the facility for a visual Sanitation Pre-Operational inspection.
• Responsible for ensuring associate adherence of safety standards, OSHA requirements and SKFG policies and procedures.
• Ensure effective onboarding and ongoing training in sanitation, GMPs, food safety, and chemical safety.
• Manage and adherence to Sanitation budget.
• Provide oversight of 3 rd party sanitation contractors (where applicable), chemical company and other vendors as applicable to the site. Evaluate vendor performance and leverage their technical expertise to achieve plant sanitation goals.
• Drive a preventive, risk-based sanitation culture focused on eliminating contamination risks.
• Serve as key contributor to ensure site readiness for regulatory inspections and customer audits.
• Lead root cause investigations and CAPA for microbiological, chemical and physical hazards to ensure food safety compliance.
• Act as primary Sanitation lead during food safety incidents and crisis response.
• Drives continuous improvement of the program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises third shift SK Food Group Sanitation associates and oversees contractor sanitation execution (where applicable).

QUALIFICATIONS /
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or eight years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Chemical Hygiene/Safety preferred.…