3rd shift Sanitation Manager

Position Purpose

The 3rd Shift Sanitation Manager is responsible for ensuring and maintaining a food‑safe environment in a safe and quality manner. Compliance with all requirements of programs/policies for Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, Quality, SQF, OSHA, Environmental, and as required by Plant, Company, Local, State and Federal mandates or programs is required. Additional responsibilities to include but are not limited to: providing multi‑plant and cross‑functional support, directing sanitation activities, continuous improvement of departmental goals, scheduling, record‑keeping, and serving as back‑up to the Food Safety Manager.

Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal customers while championing and promoting HPWP culture, including HP Safety.

• Be an HPWP Leader through managing, motivating, and leading direct report and cross‑functional teams utilizing HPWP principles to drive Eighth Element Process Improvement projects.
• Development, execution, and validation of plant sanitation systems as well as tracking and measuring progress and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and assure effective, efficient sanitation programs and practices.
• Lead sanitation activities and employees throughout the plant.
• Coordinate sanitation activities to ensure Master Sanitation Schedule is maintained and documented.
• Maintain documentation for the Sanitation Department including MSS, SSOPs, training records and other regulatory programs.
• Provide training and orientation to all sanitation employees on safety, food safety, regulatory requirements, and company‑specific training.
• Participate in plant inspections and audits to identify issues regarding food safety and plant safety.
• Coordinate activities for corrective action on all inspections and audits.
• Inspect plant for infestation, contamination and compliance with cleaning schedules.
• Critique housekeeping and employee practices relative to sanitation and quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and company policies including but not limited to OSHA, EEOC, SQF, etc.
• Responsible for evaluating and counseling department personnel, acting as a champion for HPWP culture.

This position requires extended time in a manufacturing environment and a small amount of time in a sedentary office environment.

• Highly refined people‑management, planning, and organization skills; excellent communication skills, both oral and written, math skills, attention to detail, strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, knowledge of GMPs, HACCP and relevant federal and state regulations related to quality and food safety.
• Subject‑matter expert in sanitation within the food manufacturing environment. Solid knowledge of effective cleaning and sanitizing procedures to prevent microbial growth and cross‑contamination.
• Ability to design and implement sanitation practices in both a wet and a dry facility.
• Solid knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP.
• Working knowledge of CIP/COP systems.
• Knowledge of sanitary equipment design.
• Working knowledge of cleaning chemicals, sanitizers and cleaning tools.
• Knowledge of basic chemistry and math skills (percentages, proportions, etc.).
• Knowledge of lock‑out/tag‑out.
• Excellent management and communication skills, proven ability to provide proactive leadership. Excellent verbal and organizational skills.
• Ability to climb ladders, crawl under equipment and work in tight spaces as needed.
• Self‑motivated; self‑disciplined with ability to work under limited direction.
• Work well in fast‑paced environment of high expectations and proficient at conflict resolution.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications, SAP and Intelex.

• Bachelor’s Degree highly preferred, but relevant experience in place of degree is considered.
• Three or more years’ experience in a food processing plant preferred.
• Experience building and managing a MSS and ensuring compliance with GMPs and USDA/FDA regulations.
• Experience with GFSI third‑party audits (SQF, BRC, etc.) preferred.

This shift is primarily works 3rd shift, with flexibility to work 2nd and 1st as needed.

3rd shift schedule: 11:00 pm – 7:00 am.

Peak season schedule (August through December): 6 days a week – Sunday through Friday.

Off‑season schedule (January through July): 5 days a week – Sunday through Thursday.