Sanitation Manager - Food Manufacturing

Description Sanitation Manager The Sanitation Manager in our food manufacturing facility is responsible for overseeing the sanitation of the production facility environment, equipment, and warehouse. Ensuring compliance with food safety standards and leading a team of sanitation team members. This role is critical to maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the facility to prevent contamination, ensure the quality of food products, and comply with regulatory requirements.Duties & Responsibilities:Technical liaison between factory personnel, sanitation chemical supplier, Corporate Quality Assurance, and any third-party supporting provider.Develop, implement, and maintain the sanitation program, including cleaning schedules MSS, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and sanitation practicesPartner with chemical suppliers to provide chemical safety training, which meets all requirements of Tandem Foods Environmental, Health and Safety programsWork with the plant leadership team to ensure all sanitation programs and systems are implementedEnsure compliance with the Tandem Foods Sanitation Policy and Pest Control StandardPartner and execute cleaning verification and validation programs to prove effectiveness of the sanitation program and sanitation standard operating proceduresDevelop and provide technical expertise for managing and troubleshooting environmental pathogen monitoring programsEnsure compliance with food safety regulations, including FSMA, HACCP, and other relevant local, state, and federal requirementsMonitor and verify the effectiveness of the sanitation processes, including conducting regular audits and inspectionsManage and maintain sanitation documentation, including post sanitation cleaning logs, audit reports, and corrective action preventative action recordsImplement and train including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.Education/Qualification Requirements:Bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology, Environmental Health, or a related field, or equivalent work experienceMinimum of 5 years of experience in sanitation management within the food manufacturing industryStrong knowledge of food safety standards, including HACCP, FSMA, and GMPProven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to train and motivate staffExcellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with sanitation management softwareAbility to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as neededWork Environment/Physical DemandWork is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals, moving machinery, and varying temperaturesPhysical demands include standing for extended periods, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 poundsPersonal protective equipment (PPE) is required during sanitation activitiesSafety & Food Safety:Ensure that all sanitation activities comply with OSHA and company safety standardsConduct risk assessments and implement preventive measures to minimize the risk of contamination and foodborne illnessWork closely with Quality Assurance and Production teams to resolve sanitation-related issues promptly and effectively Required Preferred Job Industries Warehouse & Production