Sanitation Manager Brooklyn, Area

Our client, a prominent player in the food production industry, is actively seeking an experienced Sanitation Manager to lead their sanitation team. The selected candidate will be pivotal in crafting, executing, and refining comprehensive sanitation protocols, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and regulatory adherence.

• Directly oversee the Sanitation Supervisor and their team, guaranteeing adherence to all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and ensuring the plant is ready for production each day.
• Manage and evaluate the performance of up to 16 unionized employees across multiple shifts, providing strategic direction and coordination within the sanitation department.

• Develop and enforce strategic sanitation initiatives, policies, and plans to align with industry standards.
• Organize sanitation tasks by setting priorities, scheduling work, and maintaining open communication with staff and stakeholders.
• Uphold a safe working environment by effectively implementing Injury Illness Prevention Programs, emphasizing chemical safety and equipment handling.
• Participate actively in audits and facility inspections to uphold quality standards.
• Oversee sanitation chemical supplies and inventory, ensuring efficient use and stock levels.
• Regularly review and update Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and engage in audit processes.
• Educate team members about safety risks and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Ensure daily thorough cleaning of the plant and readiness for uninterrupted production.
• Supervise daily sanitation operations, inspect work, and assign additional tasks as required.
• Manage and monitor waste management systems, including compactors and organic waste programs.
• Oversee the annual sanitation budget, forecasting, and performance metrics.
• Maintain and routinely update departmental records, including titration and the master sanitation schedule.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to resolve sanitation-related issues and enhance operational efficiency.
• Availability to work weekends as necessary.

• A track record of at least three years in a supervisory role within sanitation operations.
• Proficient knowledge of food manufacturing processes, including sanitation and environmental protocols.
• Expertise in the application of cleaning agents, CIP systems, and high-pressure cleaning equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and motivational communication skills.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and environmental sanitation programs is highly desirable.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strategic leadership, hands-on expertise, and a commitment to excellence that will ensure the sanitation department supports and enhances the facility's production goals. If you are ready to step into a challenging role that is critical to the success of a food manufacturing operation, we invite you to apply for this Sanitation Manager position.