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 include providing multi-plant and cross-functional support, directing sanitation activities, continuous improvement of departmental goals, scheduling, and record keeping.

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

This position reports to the Business Unit Leader. Peers include the Quality Assurance Team Leaders and Production Team Leaders.

• Be an HPWP Leader through managing, motivating, and leading direct report and cross-functional teams utilizing HPWP principles to drive performance improvement projects.
• Develop, execute, and validate plant sanitation systems as well as track and measure progress & 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 corrective actions for all inspections and audits.
• Inspect plant for infestation, contamination and compliance to cleaning schedules.
• Evaluate 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.
• Serve as the primary evaluator and counselor for department personnel. Act as a champion for HPWP culture.

Internal contacts are typically the QA Team Leaders, Business Unit Leaders, Manufacturing Analysts, Scheduling and Planning, Supply Chain and R&D. External contacts include suppliers, customer representatives and auditors.

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.
• 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 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 procedures.
• Excellent management and communication skills; proven ability to provide proactive leadership.
• 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.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment with high expectations and proficiency in conflict resolution.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, SAP, and Intelex.

• Bachelor’s Degree is highly preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years’ experience in a food processing plant is preferred.
• Experience building and managing an MSS and ensuring compliance with GMPs and USDA/FDA regulations.
• Experience with GFSI third-party audits (SQF, BRC, etc.) preferred.

11:00 PM – 7:00 AM, five days a week, Sunday‑Thursday with weekends required as needed through peak season. Must have flexibility to work 1st and 2nd shifts as needed.