Sanitation Lead FM

Position Title: Sanitation Lead F/M

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:40627

Sanitation Lead

Hannover Lower Saxony Germany

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

The Sanitation Lead plays a strategic high-impact role with expanded responsibilities rigorous qualification standards and a strong commitment to regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. As a key driver of operational excellence this position safeguards food safety upholds the highest quality standards and ensures efficiency across production and food-processing environments.

What youll be doing.

Lead train and supervise the sanitation team ensuring strict adherence to cleaning protocols chemical handling procedures and safety standards.
Oversee daily operations assign tasks monitor performance and ensure sanitation schedules are consistently achieved.
Maintain full compliance with HACCP GMPs OSHA regulations and company policies.
Ensure accurate documentation conduct pre-operational inspections and drive corrective actions to uphold food safety standards.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support operational efficiency and quickly resolve issues.
Take a hands-on approach to sanitation tasks including equipment disassembly and reassembly when required.
Manage chemical and supply inventory while identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Foster a culture of safety accountability and compliance through leadership coaching and ongoing training.

What youll need to be successful.

High school diploma required; sanitarian certification or a relevant bachelors degree preferred.
24 years of sanitation experience in regulated manufacturing/processing environments including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
Flexible and reliable with availability for weekends and overtime as needed.
Detail-oriented leader with strong communication people management and proactive problem-solving skills; bilingual abilities are an asset.
Solid knowledge of sanitation chemicals HACCP GMPs SOPs/SSOPs and core food safety principles.
Comfortable with digital recordkeeping and modern sanitation audit practices.
Fluent in German and English; additional languages such as French or Dutch are a plus.

Benefits of the role.

• Opportunity to be a part of a global iconic brand fun and high performing team
• Opportunity to be a part ofGreenfield Project in Germany
• A varied and responsible job in an effective and international team with flat hierarchies
• Competitive salary
• A relocation bonus is offered if a move is necessary
• Local benefit (Health and Pension insurance)
• Friendly atmosphere.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. Were big believers in the power of working together in personit helps us stay connected collaborate more effectively and grow as a team. At the same time we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

About the team.

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About McCain.

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Leadership principles.

At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us knowand we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family:Manufacturing
Division:Continental Europe
Department:Plant and Start-up Greenfield
Location(s): DE - Germany : Lower Saxony : Hannover

Company:McCain GMBH