Sanitation Manager - 3rd Shift

As the Sanitation Manager you are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Sanitation department; ensuring sanitation procedures are followed correctly to meet regulatory food safety requirements.

• Conduct pre‑shift checks of the facility, proactively inspecting for continuous improvement opportunities that apply to sanitation and connecting departments.
• Develop and implement SSOPs, policies, procedures, and schedules to maintain sanitation facility requirements within designated timelines.
• Train and document training of sanitation team members on SSOPs, cleaning procedures, safety procedures, and other relevant facility systems.
• Consistently perform documented audits and verify that all sanitation employees are executing the 7‑steps of essential sanitation.
• Approve and/ or participate in post‑sanitation equipment/facility inspections in preparation for releasing production lines for pre‑operational inspections.
• Administrate disciplinary actions in a manner that empowers and encourages employees to continuously improve.
• Audit and verify all sanitation documentation are accurate and correct in real time.
• Audit/verify the MSS is accurate and properly updated in real time to meet program needs while adjusting PICs & PECs accordingly to meet expectations.
• Work closely with FSQA Manager regarding microbiological, chemical, and physical sanitation verification procedures.
• Proceed with internal GAP assessments & audits, constantly seeking and executing corrective actions proactively.
• Ensure preventive controls are proactively successful (e.g., Environmental Monitoring, Allergen Plan, Pest Control, Sanitation for Food).
• Establish a succession plan for the sanitation crew in the event of an absence, and train crew accordingly.
• Have knowledge of sanitary equipment design and implement risk‑based awareness in all sanitation activities.
• Be CAPA trained and proficient to proactively eliminate non‑conforming repeats.
• Understand principles of HACCP and how they apply to sanitation as a key pre‑requisite program.

• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Self‑starter who can accomplish a versatile and evolving workload.
• Excellent in all forms of communication.
• Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.
• Bilingual preferred, or the ability to use translation apps effectively in real time.
• High mechanical aptitude.

• High school diploma/G.E.D., AA, AS, or extensive previous knowledge (5+ years) in food manufacturing and sanitation.
• BS preferred in the relevant discipline.
• Willingness to learn and consistently execute expectations.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes in a USDA setting preferred.
• Sanitation validations and verifications experience preferred.
• Clear and concise understanding of HACCP, certification preferred.
• Be willing to work third shift hours – 11 pm to 8 am.

US Salary Pay Range $65,000 – $80,000 USD

Disclaimer:
This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.