Sanitation Manager
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Job Location:
Temple, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
Sanitation Manager
Temple Texas
The Sanitation Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of sanitation within the pet food manufacturing facility. This role ensures the facility meets all regulatory company and industry standards for cleanliness food safety and hygiene supporting the production of safe high-quality pet food products.
Key Responsibilities
Sanitation Program Management: Develop implement and maintain comprehensive sanitation programs and schedules for all production areas equipment and support spaces. Maintain accurate records of cleaning schedules chemical usage and corrective actions. Maintenance KPIs/reports for daily records audits and management review. Oversee inventory and proper usage of cleaning chemicals tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Identify and lead opportunities to improve sanitation processes reduce downtime and enhance overall facility hygiene.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with FDA USDA and other relevant regulatory agencies as well as company food safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Lead sanitation-related preparations for internal and external audits regulatory and third-party inspections.
Safety: Promote a culture of safety ensuring all sanitation activities are performed in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Quality Assurance Production Maintenance and other departments to resolve sanitation-related issues and support operational goals.
Team Leadership: Supervise train and develop the sanitation team ensuring proper execution of cleaning procedures and adherence to safety protocols.
Requirements
Education
Bachelors Degree in Food Safety Microbiology Engineering Sciences or relevant technical discipline and/or experience
Qualifications
3 years of sanitation management experience in a food manufacturing environment preferably dry pet food or related industry.
Knowledge of microbiology risk management approach for Environmental Monitoring Programs and approaches to reduce/ eliminate potential cross contamination from environmental contamination to finished product
Strong knowledge of quality and food safety regulations (FDA USDA FSMA) HACCP and GMPs. To include pest control
Ability to develop and manage site programs such as MSS and SSOPs. Ability to conduct validation and routine verification of sanitation programs and processes
Experience leading and developing teams.
Excellent organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends as needed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and sanitation management software.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand walk and move throughout the facility for extended periods.
Capability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying temperature conditions.
Ability to work in environment that is manufacturing facility setting with exposure to cleaning chemicals machinery and noise.
Preferred Skills
Certification in food safety or sanitation (e.g. SQF HACCP PCQI).
Experience with dry pet food manufacturing equipment and processes.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Forklift
- Food Industry
- Food Safety Experience
- Industrial Cleaning
- Warehouse Experience
- Cleaning Experience
- Food Processing
- Sanitation
- Custodial Experience
- Food Production Experience
- HACCP
- Manufacturing
About Company
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