Sanitation Manager at SK FOOD GROUP

Groveport, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sanitation Management, USDA Compliance, SQF Standards, FDA Regulations, GMP, SSOP Development, Budget Management, People Management, Chemical Safety, LOTO Training, Technical Writing, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Problem Solving, Audit Execution, Contractor Management

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

POSITION SPECIFICS Reports To: Plant Manager FLSA Status: Exempt ROLE SUMMARY As the plant’s sanitation leader, the Sanitation Manager implements (in coordination with QA and Operations) and maintains sanitation programs to meet the requirements of SKFG procedures, USDA, SQF, FDA and GMPs. Supervises and audits the third shift team including outside contractors, associates, sanitation leads, and all shift janitorial staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: * Manage SK sanitation associates and 3rd party contractors for pre-operation sanitation, operational sanitation (including inspecting, cleaning and oversight of cleaning of equipment during plant operation hours), dishwashing sanitation, and common area sanitation. * Audit and update Master Sanitation Schedule, and ensure the SK Sanitation team performs MSS tasks in a timely and thorough fashion. * Manage equipment assembly in adherence with specific SOPs and Plant procedures, resulting in timely preparation of the facility for a visual Sanitation Pre-OP and for a Quality Assurance Pre OP, including ATP swabbing. * Ensure plant is in compliance with Company, USDA and FDA requirements, while ensuring cleanliness of facility to maintain the highest safety and quality standards. * Oversee all factory activities and staff for all departments on 3rd shift. * Provide leadership, development and ensures proper safety training for all Sanitation associates, as well as audit for safety training compliance for sanitation contactors. * Ensure proper timing of release of plant to Production Management. * Manage and adhere to Sanitation budget. * Manage relationship with 3rd party sanitation contractor and chemical company. * Follow SKFG safety policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) rules and regulations. This includes, but not limited to, coordinating with safety to maintain “Right to Know” Stations by ensuring all Safety Data Sheets(SDS) are posted and up to date. * Develop and Implement SSOPs in coordination with QA and sanitation contractor. * Train new associates on sanitation practices using SSOPs. * Perform document control and review daily documents for sanitation. * Continue to improve sanitation practices by optimizing sustainability (water usage, chemicals used, labor, time etc.). * Audit sanitation practices, SSOPs, and chemical concentrations monthly, sharing a report of recommendations & compliance with Leadership. * Train non-maintenance personnel on Authorized lockout tagout (LOTO). * Examine/Recruit suppliers of expendable supplies to reduce costs. * Other duties as assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position supervises third shift SK sanitation associates and oversees contractor sanitation execution. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or eight years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Chemical Hygiene/Safety preferred. Experience in a USDA facility required. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS * Food Services Health card * HACCP certification REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES * Knowledge of chemical use, including safety and disposal required. * Basic math skills required. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, and volume. * Technical writing skills required. * Must be able to think logically, problem solve, troubleshoot. Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. * Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office suite, is required. * Must possess strong time management, people management, communication and organization skills. * Must be a team player, able to coach and develop associates. * Must possess an understanding of how equipment works and its design. WORKING CONDITIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The associate is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; taste or smell. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme cold (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. REQUIRED TRAINING This position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Training is also required on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross-contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency.

Responsibilities

The Sanitation Manager implements and maintains sanitation programs to meet USDA, SQF, FDA, and GMP requirements. They supervise the third-shift team and outside contractors to ensure the facility is clean and ready for production.