Sanitation Manager

· Responsible for building a well-trained team which is passionate about safety, quality, efficiency, and company success

· Select, train and retain team members required to manage nightly sanitation functions during weekly line cleaning rotation.

· Responsible for the management and execution of additional sanitation functions in cooperation with Quality Assurance and Plant Manager.

· Completes post sanitation inspections and required testing to ensure all equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and prepared for production

· Perform Team Member performance evaluations as required

· Maintain Master Sanitation Schedule and Chemical Inventory

· Works closely with QA to ensure excellent conditions required to produce safe food products.

· Maintain vacation schedule and required time off for staff

· Ensure optimal staffing for the shift, track attendance, implement sanitation schedule and enter schedule in time system.

· Provides training and direction to direct reports to ensure efficient and effective execution of our sanitation programs.

· Meet or exceed company expectations for production performance to maximize sales

· Knowledge of SQF, GMP’s, SOP’s, and HACCP, and other food process sanitation requirements

· Report any/all food safety or food quality issues immediately to supervision or QA

· Perform related duties as assigned by plant manager.

· Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

· Continually evaluate the status of sanitation related cleaning tools/equipment to ensure their sufficient supply, placement and functionality.

· Make recommendations, for budgeting purposes, to plant management on future equipment needs that are designed to constantly improve the plant’s sanitary status

· Properly utilize labor resources to improve efficiency, minimize labor expense and reduce waste

· Works closely with sanitation chemical supplier as it relates to SSOP’s, cleaning chemicals and equipment inspections.

· Continually evaluate the status of sanitation related cleaning tools/equipment to ensure their sufficient supply, placement, and functionality.

· Make recommendations, for budgeting purposes, to plant management on future equipment needs that are designed to constantly improve the plant sanitary status

· Ensure optimal staffing for the shift, track attendance, implement sanitation schedule and enter schedule in time system.

· Provide outstanding customer service to our partners

· Conducting sanitation inspections of the facility and participates in the annual review.

· Works closely (in conjunction with QA) with regulator inspectors such as FDA and SQF as it relates to plant audits and inspections

Other Responsibilities and Skills Needed:

· Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions

· Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team’s performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products

· Ethics - Treats people from own and other cultures with respect; works with honesty and integrity; upholds organizational values

· Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; is consistently at work and on time

· Decision-making – Able to handle problems and think through to solutions. Knows when to act independently and when to involve management.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

· Ability to read, write, and intermediate mathematical skills are required

· Must be willing to work every Sunday and overtime when needed

· Moderate mechanical aptitude is needed

· Previous experience managing 15 direct reports

· Working knowledge of HACCP/GMP/SSOP/Food Safety

· Previous high volume food service or food manufacturing experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Liberty, SC 29657 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Liberty, SC 29657: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $90,000