Sanitation Manager, Food Manufacturing - Lyndale

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Sanitation Manager to oversee the cleanliness and hygiene of our commercial bakery. As a Sanitation Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment for all employees, adhering to industry sanitation standards, and ensuring compliance with FDA, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and GMP standards.

Polk Location - 5001 w. Polk St. Chicago Il 60644

This position will report directly to the onsite Plant Manager and Regional Food Safety Manager.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain clean work environment and sanitation work flow by following the Master Sanitation Cleaning schedule frequencies along with maintaining several sanitation programs and policies.
• Develop and implement sanitation policies and procedures to maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
• Manage and oversee a team of sanitation staff, providing leadership and guidance to ensure efficient and effective sanitation operation.
• Conduct regular inspections of the bakery to identify areas that require cleaning and implementation of corrective actions to address any issues.
• Maintain sanitation supply inventory to ensure the necessary equipment and or needs of the department are met.
• Develop sanitation staff through communication, evaluation, coaching, and monitoring.
• Work directly with Pest Control Provider.
• Conduct or take part in weekly plant GMP audit inspection.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including OSHA, FDA, and local health department requirements.
• Participate in the development of processes to minimize product safety incident exposure.
• Provide support to the other departments as needed.
• Participate in all customer audits, certification audits, and all regulatory visits.
• Oversee sanitation staff of 25 hourly union employees.
• Responsible for developing a working relationship with all departmental staff, other department heads, and any other appropriate Alpha Baking personnel as required.
• Primary shift will be 1st, but the role requires to be able to work different shifts when and if necessary.
  
  

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct all business dealings in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work with computers and software.
• Propose cost reduction strategies for facility.
• Support and implement new project ideas and designs.
• Maintains professional knowledge by attending company paid workshops.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• More than 5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment
• HACCP and FSMA (PCQI) certifications are preferred.
• More than 3 years experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor is preferred.
• Personal Computer Skills - Proficient with MS Office
• Understands Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience in scheduling, training, and directing cleaning crews
• Understanding of the American Institute of Baking inspection procedures.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Long periods of sitting/standing/walking.
• Frequent typing and working with a personal computer.
  
  

Company Description

Alpha Baking Company, Inc., a manufacturer and national distributor of breads, rolls and buns, as well as sweet goods, was founded in 1979. Headquartered in Chicago, Alpha Baking has three production plants in Illinois and others in Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Alpha Baking’s retail brands include S. Rosen’s, MaryAnn, Natural Ovens Bakery, Kreamo, and Golden Hearth, with additional product sold under private label agreements and the Alpha Baking foodservice brand. Alpha Baking’s broad array of products can be found in national restaurant chains, quick service restaurants, schools, institutions, major league sports franchises, national grocery chains and independent grocery stores.

We are an equal opportunity employer with policies prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of any protected classification under applicable local, state and/or federal laws which include race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or veteran status, Alpha Baking

Alpha Baking Company, Inc., a manufacturer and national distributor of breads, rolls and buns, as well as sweet goods, was founded in 1979. Headquartered in Chicago, Alpha Baking has three production plants in Illinois and others in Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Alpha Baking’s retail brands include S. Rosen’s, MaryAnn, Natural Ovens Bakery, Kreamo, and Golden Hearth, with additional product sold under private label agreements and the Alpha Baking foodservice brand. Alpha Baking’s broad array of products can be found in national restaurant chains, quick service restaurants, schools, institutions, major league sports franchises, national grocery chains and independent grocery stores. We are an equal opportunity employer with policies prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of any protected classification under applicable local, state and/or federal laws which include race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or veteran status, Alpha Baking