Job Description:

SUMMARY

The Sanitation Process Engineer has a key role within the SWAT Team – Sanitation, responsible for driving sanitation excellence, process optimization, and continuous improvement across multiple food manufacturing sites in North America.
As part of the SWAT team, this role will work on multiple cross-functional projects spanning Manufacturing, Sanitation, Quality, and Maintenance & Reliability. The engineer will collect and analyze data using structured methodologies (DMAIC), lead sanitation-related process improvements, support new equipment commissioning, and foster a continuous improvement mindset within operations.
This is a hands-on, execution-focused role designed for individuals with strong analytical thinking, leadership potential, and a passion for solving real-world problems in food manufacturing.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field)
• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma are an asset.
• Experience in food manufacturing and Sanitation is preferred but not required.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data-driven decision-making.
• Experience with Excel (advanced functions, VBA) and Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, PowerApps, Power Automate) is an asset.
• Must have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lead sanitation process improvements and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication & influential skills to gain buy-in from Team Members and leadership
• Hands-on leadership style—not just working from a desk but actively engaged on the floor.
• Experience or interest in train-the-trainer programs to upskill sanitation teams.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills to engage and align cross-functional teams.
• Must be high energy, flexible, and passionate about getting things done.
• Valid driver’s license required for travel to multiple sites.

• Assess, analyze, and optimize sanitation processes to improve efficiency, compliance, and effectiveness.
• Work on cross-functional projects focused on operational improvements, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and DMAIC methodologies.
• Implement sustainable improvements in sanitation and food safety, ensuring alignment with USDA, FDA, CFIA, GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing within sanitation and operations teams.
• Collect and analyze operational and sanitation data to identify inefficiencies and drive measurable improvements.
• Support commissioning activities for new equipment and manufacturing lines, ensuring sanitation best practices are integrated.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, VBA), Power BI, and other analytical tools to track performance and identify trends.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to plan and execute sanitation and operational improvement projects.
• Support troubleshooting of manufacturing and sanitation challenges, driving projects to completion.
• Lead and influence teams through change, ensuring best practices are adopted and sustained.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor, working alongside sanitation, quality, and operations teams to implement solutions.
• Supporting sanitation teams during cleaning processes, customer & third-party audits.
• Develop and deliver train-the-trainer programs, coaching frontline workers and supervisors on sanitation excellence.
• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times.
• Partner with Operations, Sanitation, Quality, Business Transformation (Op-Ex), Engineering, Talent & Development, and Maintenance teams to align goals and execute with precision.
• Work in automation and development of prototype applications to support sanitation and operational efficiency.
• Lead training sessions for various departments, ensuring process knowledge is effectively shared across teams.
• Weekend work is required to support sanitation operations.
• Travel to multiple locations based on business needs.
• Be flexible in adapting to different shifts and schedules as required by project needs.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team and organizational goals.