Sanitation Director - US Operations

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic sanitation program, policies, plans, and processes to ensure sanitary performance meets Mondelēz standards.
• Support manufacturing facilities, process engineering, environmental, and maintenance personnel in addressing sanitary design issues through a risk‑based prioritization of capital projects related to sanitation and food safety, addressing main risks including allergens, microbiology, and chemicals.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to operations quality and manufacturing facilities in sanitation areas.
• Support research & innovation and quality in the innovation/renovation process by defining the correct validation and sanitation protocols.
• Conduct periodic sanitation audits against the consistent application and execution of procedures and related sanitation practices.
• Implement Mondelēz corporate standards & specifications for sanitation and cleaning.
• Develop and support plant sanitation operating procedures.
• Interface with learning & development and plants to deliver sanitation program training (e.g., Neptune), create resource materials and SSOPs.
• Propose and implement improvements to increase equipment effectiveness and reduce quality and food‑safety risks.
• Participate in focus improvement teams for finished‑goods loss reduction and improved equipment and sanitation effectiveness.
• Leverage chemical vendor and other internal/external expertise to implement effective sanitation programs, including but not limited to design and testing of new improved sanitation methods, best‑practice sharing between plants, sanitation compliance/practices, and identification of operational improvement opportunities.
• Participate in quality / food safety incident investigations and foster a continuous improvement culture as it pertains to effective sanitary systems in all facilities.
• Act as an expert in cleaning parameters and related quality & food‑safety risks for manufacturing HACCP teams.

• Dairy and plant‑based technology, manufacturing equipment, and FSMA legislation.
• Quality assurance / food safety with contribution to business strategy.
• Leadership, team management, project management.
• Sanitation methodologies, tools, and performance management.
• Technical project management.
• Risk analysis and risk management.
• Minimum of 5 years of food‑plant operational experience.
• Food technology and food safety knowledge.
• Microbiology and allergen knowledge.
• Quality tools including RCA/CAPA and continuous improvement.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with diverse sanitizing applications.

40–60% travel to plant locations.

The base salary range for this position is $142,700 to $235,455; exact salary depends on experience, skills, education, and location. The position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with potential for over achievement based on performance and company results, and eligibility for a long‑term incentive program. Mondelez International offers health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education‑related programs, paid holidays, and vacation time, with many benefits subsidized or fully paid.

Within‑country relocation support is available, and international volunteers receive minimal support through the Volunteer International Transfer Policy.

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a protected veteran and person with a disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847‑943‑5460 for assistance.