Sanitation Manager

Lodi, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Richs also known as Rich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza appetizers and specialty toppings our products are used in homes restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice retail in-store bakery deli and prepared foods among others. Working in 100 locations globally with annual sales exceeding $4 billion Richs is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. RichsInfinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The Sanitation Manager manages all plant units responsible for monitoring and ensuring proper sanitation throughout the facility and meets all regulatory requirements. Also recommends improvements in manufacturing methods and sanitation practices to addition to developing and implementing short-term and mid-term business plans for department and assists in the development of the strategic plan for the plant and meets all regulatory requirements.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Plans manages and directs plant sanitation procedures programs and regulatory requirements ensuring all plant equipment is clean and safe for production. Ensures compliance with all standard operating procedures.
Develops implements and communicates short-term and mid-term (1 - 2 years) business plans for the operations ensuring associates understand the link to the plants divisions and the corporations business plans and understand their role in accomplishing these plans.
Assists in establishing the longer-term strategic plans for the plant.
Develops operating policies and procedures as necessary.
Oversees the tailoring and documenting of plant procedures related to approved cleaning chemicals and cleaning schedules.
Mentors and motivates associates providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.
Communicates performance standards to associates recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems. Ensures all associates have the resources and capabilities to effectively accomplish their responsibilities.
May serve as a member of the plants Steering Team.
Monitors rodent and insect control program including periodically checking weekly rodent reports and traps.
Monitors microbiological reports from the plant to determine whether cleaning procedures are being corrective action as necessary.
Participates in regular meetings with plant management to discuss quality and problem resolution related to sanitation and quality issues.
Develops maintains and reports required operational information to management.
Ensures that all GMP and Safety standards are in compliance.
Participates in weekly GMP sanitation and safety inspections throughout the production departments and corrects or issues work orders to correct any identified deficiencies.
Follows up on work orders with the appropriate Associates to ensure expeditious performance of the requested work.
Keeps abreast of latest manufacturing technologies systems and sanitation practices.
Performs other related responsibilities as needed to support Rich Products Corporations business objectives.

Knowledge Skills and Experience

BA/BS degree in Business Supply Chain Operations Food Science Engineering or related field.
5 years supervisory experience in a food-processing pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment.
Working knowledge of FDA regulations Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) sanitation processes/procedures and HACCP.
Demonstrated understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates processing times change-over times etc.
Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety OSHA standards product quality (success rates) throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste optimizing yield).
Demonstrated ability to direct coach and train associates as well as plan monitor and schedule work.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations.
Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software.
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Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability military or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Richs. Please contact Richs Associate Experience Network at if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Required Experience:

Manager

Purpose Statement

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

Plans manages and directs plant sanitation procedures programs and regulatory requirements ensuring all plant equipment is clean and safe for production. Ensures compliance with all standard operating procedures.
Develops implements and communicates short-term and mid-term (1 - 2 years) business plans for the operations ensuring associates understand the link to the plants divisions and the corporations business plans and understand their role in accomplishing these plans.
Assists in establishing the longer-term strategic plans for the plant.
Develops operating policies and procedures as necessary.
Oversees the tailoring and documenting of plant procedures related to approved cleaning chemicals and cleaning schedules.
Mentors and motivates associates providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.
Communicates performance standards to associates recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems. Ensures all associates have the resources and capabilities to effectively accomplish their responsibilities.
May serve as a member of the plants Steering Team.
Monitors rodent and insect control program including periodically checking weekly rodent reports and traps.
Monitors microbiological reports from the plant to determine whether cleaning procedures are being corrective action as necessary.
Participates in regular meetings with plant management to discuss quality and problem resolution related to sanitation and quality issues.
Develops maintains and reports required operational information to management.
Ensures that all GMP and Safety standards are in compliance.
Participates in weekly GMP sanitation and safety inspections throughout the production departments and corrects or issues work orders to correct any identified deficiencies.
Follows up on work orders with the appropriate Associates to ensure expeditious performance of the requested work.
Keeps abreast of latest manufacturing technologies systems and sanitation practices.
Performs other related responsibilities as needed to support Rich Products Corporations business objectives.

Knowledge Skills and Experience

BA/BS degree in Business Supply Chain Operations Food Science Engineering or related field.
5 years supervisory experience in a food-processing pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment.
Working knowledge of FDA regulations Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) sanitation processes/procedures and HACCP.
Demonstrated understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates processing times change-over times etc.
Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety OSHA standards product quality (success rates) throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste optimizing yield).
Demonstrated ability to direct coach and train associates as well as plan monitor and schedule work.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations.
Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software.
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