Assistant Sanitation Manager

The Sanitation Assistant Project Manageris responsible for overseeing sanitation processes and managing team members within a designated area of a facility. With a strong emphasis on safety this individual must ensure that all equipment and surfaces in their area are maintained in compliance with FDA/USDA regulations. The Assistant Project Manager is accountable for providing machine-specific training to new associates and delivering ongoing performance feedback to direct reports. This position requires a seasoned sanitation leader who is adept at leading a team of associates towards the achievement of shared objectives.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 4 years of experience in the Food Processing industry or another heavy industry field

POSITION REQUIREMENT(S):

Required: Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be legally employable in the United States and project a professional appearance and attitude.

Bi-lingual is a plus (English/Spanish)

Benefit Information:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABMs benefits visit ABM Employee Benefits Staff & Management

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Engage in daily communication with the Project Manager to report incidents operational downtime damage and other critical plant matters.
• Conduct weekly internal safety audits on personnel and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.
• Establish monitor motivate and track specific objectives for the sanitation crew to promote safety cleanliness and punctuality.
• Oversee and develop direct reporting staff which includes training coaching motivating evaluating scheduling addressing team member complaints and grievances disciplining team members and planning and directing their work.
• Ensure adherence to all internal company procedures and policies including those related to Food Safety Equipment Services Human Resources and general customer service.
• Comply with the guidelines outlined in the ABM team member handbook safety presentation and cleaning procedures.
• Assist the Project Manager in the implementation of training programs including safety training and FSTP (Food Safety Training Program) initiatives.
• Coordinate responses to any governmental or customer-related deficiencies.
• Report and investigate all incidents thoroughly.
• Monitor the treatment of injured team members and assist with workers compensation in providing restricted duty assignments.
• Act as a liaison with customers to facilitate effective communication.
• Represent the company at sanitation meetings (e.g. production FDA/USDA audits etc.) on behalf of the customer.
• Communicate customer responsibilities related to the sanitation of the facility (e.g. maintenance needs water pressure/temperature customer-provided supplies etc.).
• Submit corrective action procedures to customers when necessary to address issues.
• Follow up with customers to ensure that concerns are resolved to their satisfaction.
• Serve as a liaison with regulatory agencies as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Safety awareness and attention to detail is mandatory.
• You must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be able to lift 15 lbs. to 50 lbs.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft applications.
• Must be knowledgeable of all sanitation jobs in the facility.
• Review employees work and provide constructive feedback.
• Work cooperatively and oversee team members to ensure all 7 steps of sanitation procedures are followed.
• Frequently lift hoses equipment and chemical containers etc.
• Wear employer-specified personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves face shield eye goggles aprons boots safety glasses etc.
• Exposure to chemicals (with PPE required for the task).
• All night standing lifting and crouching for periods at a time.
• Verify team members are performing all tasks to comply with all safety regulations.
• Use Lock-out tag-out (LOTO).
• Ability to work in extreme temperature fluctuations.
• Must work scheduled shifts including nights weekends and holidays.
• Be willing to work in all environmental conditions that exist in food processing plants (hot cold loud and wet).
• Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and represent the company in a professional manner to our customers prospective customers managers and employees.

CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions)

• Accountable for ensuring that the sanitation team members are sufficiently staffed trained and equipped with the necessary tools and personal protective equipment to perform their duties safely and effectively.
• Ensure that all mandated safety procedures are conveyed to and comprehended by the team assigned to his/her oversight.
• Conduct inspections of the equipment that is cleaned and sanitized by the crew under his/her supervision. These inspections will take place before during and after the sanitation process.
• Review and approve the reporting and departure times of the crew assigned to his/her supervision.
• Responsible for making reports talking with customers and working with government officials.
• Must be organized and maintain comprehensive records of sanitation processes deficiencies employee training and related matters.
• May be required to undertake the responsibilities of a sanitation team member.
• Administer Lock Out Tag Out procedures to secure facility equipment during the sanitation process.
• At times you may be tasked with operating specialized equipment such as forklifts or scissor lifts (upon receiving appropriate training).
• Other duties or special projects as assigned.
• Shifts may vary depending on location.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and workspace in a designated area of the plant.
• Must be willing to work with a sense of urgency.
• Seven steps of sanitation- Capable of following and teaching all the steps of the sanitation process.
• Safety - Understanding and compliance with all the safety policies covered during training.
• Chemicals- Understanding of chemical types labeling PPE and warnings regarding mixing chemicals.
• Attendance- Dependability in both: arriving and completing the work shift and compliance with attendance policy.