Sanitation Manager

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As the Sanitation Team Leader (Manager) you will be responsible for leading the development, compliance, training, problem solving, best practices and technical support in the area of food safety and sanitation at the designated plant. You will work with operations, technology groups, chemical suppliers and contractors to ensure equipment, processes and the plant environment are suitably designed, maintained, cleaned and monitored for food safety.

• Direct and train Plant Sanitarians, Sanitation Partners, and Janitorial Partners.
• Interface with plant leaders as well as Enterprise Quality to develop qualified teams that effectively provide a sanitary operating environment.
• Assist in the development of SSOPs, MSS, CIP processes and related SOPs in all departments. Perform troubleshooting and provide assistance with CIP programming validation.
• Review and analyze data in EQMS/eAM from pathogen monitoring, MSS, Pre‑Op inspections, food safety audits (internal, third‑party, customer, and regulatory), customer complaints and other sources to identify trends and take CAPA‑corrective/preventive actions.
• Proactively utilize process metrics and experience to prevent problems that could affect product quality and safety.
• Investigate potential sanitation issues that may result in product contamination, reduced shelf‑life, or customer complaints or rejection of products. Assist in the identification of root cause and corrective actions.
• Work closely with Engineering, Enterprise Quality and equipment vendors to assure that new or modified equipment meets sanitary design and regulatory requirements prior to purchase and installation.
• Validate that equipment modifications or new equipment can effectively be cleaned and sanitized to a microbial level.
• Work closely with sanitation chemical providers and pest management contractors to maximize technical expertise and drive results while being cost‑effective.
• Lead plant sanitation verification and auditing process including Environmental Monitoring. Work with appropriate partners to address and resolve deficiencies.
• Lead plant projects that result in more effective execution of sanitation and monitoring processes as well as cost‑saving initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in food science and/or dairy science.
• 2+ years’ experience in sanitation, plant production, quality, and/or maintenance leadership.
• Basic microbiology, excellent written and oral communication skills, technical knowledge of COP and CIP, cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, sanitary design of food processing equipment, auditing experience, computer and process excellence tools.
• Desire to grow and take on new challenges and opportunities.
• PCQI certified a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

• Two retirement benefits: participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and employer contributions of up to 16% in retirement savings annually.
• Incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
• Relocation bonus of $10,000 plus a generous relocation package for moves over 50 miles.
• Childcare assistance of up to $5,000 annually.
• Health and wellness benefits, including an HSA contribution of $1,200 or a cash payout, and a $600 lifestyle spending account for health, fitness, weight management, mental health and social wellness.
• Tuition reimbursement for relevant education and career development.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits, onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Participation in the Partners Helping Partners program.

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For positions that require any amount of travel: a valid driver's license, auto insurance, acceptable driving record, and a vehicle that will enable the applicant to meet travel requirements are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. If an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine in its sole discretion whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status and disability, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.