Sanitation Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION: Sanitation Manager   JOB INFORMATION JOB TITLE Sanitation Manager CLASSIFICATION Salary / Exempt DEPARTMENT Production STATUS Full Time REPORTS TO Director of Manufacturing WORK HOURS Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Potential to change based on business needs DATE CREATED March 2021 LAST MODIFIED DATE March 2024   OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB Responsible for Sanitation at the Marion Plant. Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all sanitation activities within our facility to ensure a clean and safe working environment. The Sanitation Manager is responsible for the sanitary condition of the manufacturing facility, meeting industry standard GMPs and supporting applicable audit requirements. In addition, the Sanitation Manager will develop, monitor, maintain, and improve facility sanitation programs by identifying issues affecting efficiency and food safety and driving continuous improvements.     MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develops, implements, monitors, and audits sanitation procedures and protocols to maintain cleanliness and compliance with health and safety regulations, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Conducts regular inspections of the equipment and facility to identify areas in need of cleaning or maintenance. Manages and trains sanitation staff to applicable Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) to ensure they follow proper protocols and procedures. Coordinates with other departments to schedule sanitation activities to minimize disruption to operations, including coordinating with Quality & Food Safety on scheduling sanitation inspections. Ensures completion and enhancement of Master Sanitation Schedule and other sanitation-related documentation to comply with applicable regulations and audit requirements. Ensures that chemicals are used appropriately, and sanitarians are using the correct PPE for chemicals and the tasks performed. Monitors inventory of cleaning chemical inventory, titration kits, cleaning tools and utensils, and other sanitation-related supplies. Responds to sanitation-related emergencies or incidents as they arise. Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) that are in effect for the respective area. Complies with company policies and procedures and maintains regular work attendance. Performs other duties as assigned.     REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT  Bachelor’s degree or significant sanitation-related work experience. 10 years of management and food experience preferred. Knowledge of sanitation regulations and best practices. Expertise in design and implementation of new processes/procedures.  Ability to work weekend schedules and agility to adjust schedule as required to meet facility sanitation needs. Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently to meet daily deadlines and objectives. Proficiency in MS Office and other relevant software applications. Ability to utilize effective interpersonal skills to communicate and positively influence team members. Ability to analyze numbers, determine trends, and make recommendations. Must be able to motivate and energize others to work toward the achievement of organizational goals and objectives. Must be able to effectively communicate with senior management, outside consultants, suppliers, and associates. Ability to successfully collaborate with support functions such as EHS, Quality, Maintenance, Production, Inventory. Physical ability to lift, stand, climb, bend, etc.