REQUIRED SKILL, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill with a lean-thinking mindset
• Solid understanding of food safety risks, allergen control, and proper sanitation procedures
• High attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and independently manage team operations

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years of sanitation experience (food manufacturing or related field preferred)
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management role preferred
• Experience in food manufacturing or related industry required
• Knowledge of chemical safety, handling, labeling, and usage protocols.
• PCQI or HACCP certification preferred
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Google Suite ( Doc, Sheet, Gmail, etc.) preferred
• Bilingual in Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Spanish, or Portuguese is a plus

EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL APPLICANTS, AS WELL AS POSITION INCUMBENTS WHO BECOME DISABLED AS DEFINED UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (AS LISTED) EITHER UNAIDED OR WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO BE DETERMINED BY MANAGEMENT ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.

Compensation details: 80000-85000 Yearly Salary
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB TASKS

• Supervise, train, mentor, evaluate, and motivate sanitation staff; manage onboarding, ongoing training, and performance (including promotions, coaching, and discipline).
• Assign duties, monitor task completion, and participate in sanitation activities to ensure timely and effective cleaning across all shifts, including during absences or peak periods.
• Manage the Master Sanitation Schedule, deep cleaning/shutdowns, SSOPs, and work instructions. Continuously improve sanitation procedures and reduce downtime.
• Enforce compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, OSHA, LOTO, confined space, and all regulatory protocols. Participate in audits and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Complete and review sanitation logs, ATP checks, chemical concentrations, and inspection reports. Ensure all training and certification records are current and accurate.
• Collaborate daily with Production, Maintenance, QA, and EHS teams to support efficiency, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Analyze KPIs (e.g., ATP results, missed cleanings), track chemical inventory, and report on sanitation performance trends and incidents.
• Conduct sanitation-specific safety audits, ensure proper chemical use and labeling, and align with EHS safety initiatives.
• Lead or support root cause investigations and recommend new tools, chemicals, or methods to improve sanitation effectiveness.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by leadership.
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