Sanitation Manager - San Leandro, CA

The Sanitation Manager must possess educational background and technical aptitude as it relates to food plant sanitation programs, chemical handling and Food Safety programs. A general knowledge of Food and environmental microbiological testing as well as preventative measures including sanitary design and automated sanitation and efficiency is required.

Salary: $90228 - $117317 / year

• In conjunction with the QA Director, develops and implements sanitation program, policies, plans and processes to ensure that sanitary performance meets company standards as well as
  • Supports Food Safety requirement towards regulatory compliance
  • Oversee the cleaning and sanitization of equipment, surfaces, utensils and plant environment by providing direction, working 'hands on' to motivate and provide technical support to all sanitation employees and other plant employees as required.
  • Plan sanitation requirements and activities by establishing priorities, scheduling, assigning work and communicating with sanitation staff and key stakeholders frequently and regularly within timelines
• Audit and report non-compliance and take corrective actions to assure compliance to all quality assurance food safety requirements on a regular and daily basis
• Monitor, update Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and participate in audits.
• Accountable for the result and action plan of sanitation audits
• Manages annual sanitation plan, budget forecast and performance
• Manage sanitation Chemical supply and inventory
• Ensure that the plant is cleaned daily and ready to start production on time
• Lead regular Sanitation meetings with Operations, Maintenance and QA
• Develop and execute training to meet all job requirements and ensure compliance with all company and regulatory requirements
• Order, manage inventory and safely store sanitation agents and cleaning substances
• Track and trend critical sanitation metrics (micro swabs ATP swabs, pre op deficiencies) to measure performance and achieve improvements while maintaining all standards
• Support and execute the Company's Food Safety programs at the facility in conjunction with Quality Assurance, Microbiology and Food Safety. Provide input on sanitation excellence across the organization.
• Support and promote the company's health and safety program, maintain a safe working environment and ensure continued compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Identify continuous improvement and excellence opportunities within the function across people, process, systems and technology.
• Partner with other functions to build the right capability within sanitation and across all levels within operations, maintenance and quality.
• Other responsibilities as required.

• 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a food processing environment with 1-3 years experience in a supervisory role
• PCQI and HACCP certified
• Bachelor's degree (B.S.)
• Previous experience with automated CIP systems.
• Knowledge of food safety systems.
• Ability to work with cross functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal, communications, coaching and project management skills.
• Excellent skills with Word and Excel Software.
• Good autonomy and organizational skills.

Other Job Requirements

• Ability kneel, bend, squat, stoop, carry, reach, stand, grip, push, pull, arm extensions and perform elevated work.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 10 hours at a time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance, not on daily or weekly bases. Daily lifting of samples is 10 pounds or less.
• Ability to work in hot, cold or wet environments.