Sanitation Manager

Overview:

This position manages and oversees the effective implementation of the sanitation program at the facility. This includes the assessment of the CIP system design, system capabilities, ownership of cleaning methodologies, maintaining the chemical inventory based on performance and monitoring trends, and verification and validation of the cleaning program for continuous improvement.

The overall goal of the position is to ensure the effective management of plant cleaning, sanitation, and the compliance of the programs and equipment with GMP’s, legal, statutory & safety practices, and corporate sanitation policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead capital project execution related to sanitation programs and equipment.
• Oversee the effective implementation of the sanitation programs and practices while ensuring compliance with budget, timelines, and efficiency.
• Define goals and KPIs for the sanitation area ensuring alignment with functional and plant objectives.
• Analyze data and trends related to cleaning verification and validation activities, triggering appropriate corrective and preventive actions to ensure adherence to product food safety and quality requirements.
• Monitor, audit, and adjust the cleaning systems/procedures to ensure optimal cleanliness of processing lines, packaging lines, and surrounding areas.
• Visit and/or audit the 3rd shift sanitation practices on a minimum quarterly basis.
• Participate in the preparation of operation shutdown weeks and sanitation practices that occur during those weeks.
• Troubleshoot closely with management and production personnel on sanitation problems; recommending changes to improve sanitation policies, procedures, and cleaning effectiveness.
• Perform comprehensive sanitation audits on each unique production process to determine sanitation effectiveness.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the Master Validation Plan and verification programs.
• Oversee sanitation schedule and approved SSOP’s reflecting process improvements that maintain or improve pre-operational and operational hygienic conditions.
• Review and maintain sanitation documentation for Quality Assurance and regulatory review.
• Build partnerships with production, quality, and human resources to ensure production and people goals are met.
• Provide leadership and direction for the sanitation team in their execution of responsibilities in sanitation tasks and objectives with a focus on overall food safety, performance, planning, scheduling, and cost control.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Member of the Food Safety Team, providing expertise on sanitation and cleaning validation processes.

Qualifications:

• BSc Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Food, or similar).
• 5 years minimum experience in sanitation processes in a food manufacturing facility is required.
• 5 years’ experience leading direct-reporting team members is required.
• Required specialized knowledge:
• CIP Design and Operation
• Knowledge of basic engineering calculations to define CIP parameters (flow) in systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Walton, NY 13856 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Walton, NY 13856: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000