Now Hiring Regional Sanitation Manager in Irving TX for a large food distribution center.
Shift: TBD
Pay: $80-$95K
Benefitts: Medial Dental AD &D Discretionary Bonus
Job Title: Regional Sanitation Manager
Reports to: Kitchen/Cheese National/Admin QA
Job Purpose:To utilize sanitation knowledge and skills to lead sanitation team members. Will achieve and maintain a clean orderly and sanitized production facility assuring all equipment has been cleaned to ensure food safety and quality. Will document and verify all tasks are completed according to Master Sanitation schedule.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Developing and implementing sanitation procedures to maintain high standards of cleanline ss throughout the facility.
Training staff on proper sanitation practices and ensuring compliance with local and federal food safety standards.
Conducting regular audits of the facility to identify potential contamination risks and develop ing corrective action plans.
Managing the selection and procurement of cleaning chemicals and equipment to ensure th ey are effective and compliant with safety standards.
Collaborating with production managers quality assurance teams and regulatory auditors t o address any sanitation-related concerns.
Provide leadership and direction for corporation fostering a culture of food safety accountability and continuous improvement. Develop mentor and support sanitation managers across locations through coaching and expertise to drive performance and engagement.
Develop sanitation procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) USDA SQF and FDA regulations for all sanitation tasks.
Understand and follow hygienic zone and plant program requirements.
Can perform ATP Pre-Op & allergen testing.
Adhere to Standard Work requirements and properly use GMP apparel to protect food from cross-contamination and allergen cross-contact.
Verify food safety and quality records from sanitation operations before submitting to QA team
Ensure housekeeping and cleanliness of all production areas while working alongside the team to accomplish a clean orderly and sanitized production facility.
Assuring all equipment has been cleaned to ensure food safety and quality.
Ensure all areas aisles break areas bathrooms and offices are organized clean free of debris and in good working condition.
Participates in monitoring sanitation deficiencies and correcting them.
Participate and follow daily departmental start-up meetings. Attention to detail and continual process improvement. Meet or exceed expectations set by QA Supervisor.
Ensure all safety policies are followed and required chemical training is completed and followed by instructions.
Work closely with other sanitation team members to ensure that sanitation quality and standards are maintained and communicated to team.
Control In-house equipment damage costs through associate awareness and discipline.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned including verification of all required documentation as per the Sanitation SOP
Skills and Abilities
Ability to read and comprehend procedure manuals for chemical mixing and cleaning procedures. Ability to communicate effectively and lead others in the workplace..
Ability to communicate effectively with related departments and Managerial staff.
Basic ability to calculate figures such as chemical concentrations and percentages.
Ability to apply concepts of basic math.
Basic ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work varied schedule including weekend and early morning shifts.
Ability to pay close attention to detail meet deadlines and work with difficult individuals or tasks. Bilingual is plus.
Education and/or Experience:
At least 5 years Sanitation experience in a related field.
At least 5 years managerial experience preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office HACCP Certification GMP SQF
Experience in food production and processing environments.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
Must be able to work standing up or sitting down for long periods of time.
Must be able to traverse and access all areas of a warehouse environment.
Must be able to work in a distribution center environment with a variation of temperatures.
Ability to safely work around/with heavy moving equipment (forklifts pallet jacks reach trucks clamps scissor lifts) in a high paced environment
Travel RequirementsThis position may require occasional travel subject to business needs. Employees should be prepared to travel for meetings training or other work-related events as necessary.
Required Experience:
Manager