Sanitation Manager

Job Summary: The Sanitation Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and continuously improve a comprehensive sanitation program that encompasses team member safety, equipment, infrastructure, and people development in order to ensure safe food for our customers. The Sanitation Manager ensures that the plant is in compliance with all company, state, federal, and local laws, regulations, guidelines, standards, etc. relating to sanitation. Completes documentation and carries out responsibilities in accordance with company policies.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and continuously improve a comprehensive sanitation program that encompasses team member safety, equipment, infrastructure, and people development in order to ensure safe food for our customers; Oversee the proper and timely cleaning and sanitation of all processing areas within acceptable levels consistent with company and USDA guidelines; Conduct preoperational inspection on a daily basis with FSQ; Conduct and assist with swab testing of all product and non-product surfaces to control bacteria growth; Complete all necessary paperwork relating to sanitation, which may be required by company’s HACCP plan or USDA; Create, document, and conduct proper sanitation procedures for sanitation associates; Follow Lean Manufacturing Processes; Maintain usage, inventory, and communicate the proper chemicals necessary to maintain all equipment located within facility as well as any sanitation related to the building interior and exterior; Ongoing development of Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures and proper equipment cleaning procedures; Assist with plant audits; Work closely with chemical and safety equipment vendors; Reroute reports and records to designated plant personnel; Supervise, direct and instruct Team Members; Ensure that all team members are adequately and properly trained in safety, sanitation procedures, chemical handling and GMPs; Ensure proper staffing is maintained, including interviewing and hiring new team members; Enforce all safety rules and company policies; Maintain attendance records, counsel team members with poor attendance, and follow up with coaching/discipline as appropriate; Appraise work performance: conduct appropriate reviews for team members; give coaching/discipline as appropriate

Requirements

High School Diploma (or equivalent); 3-5 years related experience/training; Supervise, direct and instruct Team Members; Ability to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment; Able to read and write legibly; Able to operate a computer; Follow all OSHA Guidelines; Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); Follow good manufacturing practices and HACCP training; Must be able to lift 50lbs; Must Demonstrate the Link Snacks Values: Be Real – Relationship Driven – Stewardship – Speed Matters – Self Discipline – Show Awesome Character

Nice to have

Prior knowledge of food processing and sanitation helpful

Benefits

Annual incentive; program-specific awards; medical, dental and vision benefits; life and disability insurance; 401k participation; paid holidays; paid time off