Sanitation Manager

Lewis Bakeries was founded in 1925 and is one of the few remaining independent bakeries in the Midwest. Our team is devoted to producing high quality products including Bunny Bread, Lewis ½ Loaf, Healthy Life, Sunbeam, and Hartford Farms, to name a few. Lewis is looking for qualified candidates to fill our Sanitation Manager position in Murfreesboro, TN.The Sanitation Manager position reports to the Plant Manager and is responsible for implementing best practices and standards for product and process to promote efficient production of consistent quality bread or roll products.

This position will function as a leader of the sanitation/receiving department to maintain high standards for a bakery food-producing plant. Performs various duties in the plant as directed by the Plant Manager. Commitment to the successful implementation of BRC.Responsibilities:

Provides leadership to the bakery’s Sanitation department through coaching and development of front-line associates, driving a culture of safety, inclusion, engagement and accountability.

Provides oversight of Sanitation programs and evaluates compliance through regular audits, inspections and risk assessments, ensuring that Corrective Actions are performed for any non-conformance.

Ensures proper document control for all documentation within the bakery.

Leads all third-party audits including SQF (Safe Quality Foods), AIB (American Institute of Baking) BRC and BSCI.Drives continuous improvement by ensuring that LEAN tools and 5S are practiced.

Assist other departments as needed or other functions requested by the Plant Manager

Qualifications:

A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
5 years of work experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
5 years of experience leading Sanitation teams in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Leadership skills with a focus on associate development and accountability.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work within cross-functional teams.

Computer proficiency including MS Office products.

Preferred Qualifications:

Union management experience is strongly desired.

Knowledge of BRC & BSCI standards is highly preferred.#lb management
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