Our client, a food manufacturer, is seeking a Sanitation Manager.

Responsible for the corporate sanitation program working with the key stake holders to ensure program compliance and overseeing the plant sanitation functions, supporting quality and sanitation improvement processes within the plants. The position will provide technical support to a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders including plant sanitation teams, external sanitation contractors, sanitation chemical suppliers, QA and Purchasing teams.

Key Responsibilities:  Responsible for the execution of the long-term plan (LTP) of the company surrounding the Total Quality Management and high-quality sanitation practices for both products and programs by continuously identifying areas of improvement in the efficiency and productivity of the current processes  Manage the allocated budget through the identifying of new cleaning equipment or product purchases or repairs to ensure the highest quality of sanitation for Give & Go production lines: Ensuring consistent compliance with national and international food industry standards  Provide leadership and direction to the department as a career coach, which includes, but is not limited to identifying training needs, providing opportunity for personal growth, assuring adherence to company policies and practices, managing absenteeism, providing coaching and assisting in disciplining should coaching be ineffective: As a key corporate resource, this position will be deployed for plant issue resolution, coaching, training and auditing  Helps develop and implement strategic sanitation program, policies, plans and processes to ensure that sanitary performance meets our standards as well as supports Food Safety requirement towards regulatory compliance  Works alongside Quality Assurance Manager’s to schedule and coordinate internal and third party QTM audits for the plant, working to establish procedures, standards and policies relating to quality assurance and sanitation, work with key individuals on Quality Assurance team to maintain audit practitioner certifications

Qualifications:  Completion of college diploma in Food Science or a related field Preferred  Minimum 5 years of experience within a Sanitation role  Minimum 3 years of experience within the Food Manufacturing or related industry  Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP)  Proficient with office 365, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams  Ability to run analytics and use database systems to create reports  Possess strong interpersonal skills, an approachable demeanor and an active listener  Demonstrated leadership skills with an effective ability to coach, develop and mentor people  Advanced working knowledge and experience with OSHA and GHS regulations  Ability to manage and communicate sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion;  Excellent ability to focus and prioritize in a fast-moving environment