Sanitation Manager

Job SummaryThe Sanitation Manager will ensure the effectiveness of the cleaning and sanitation program to maintain an appropriate environment for the manufacture of safe products at our Omak facility. This role will coordinate team activities and ensure teams have the tools equipment and materials so that cleaning sanitization and pest control processes at the plant are done well the first time. The manager will also own sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs) to ensure the safety and quality of our products while complying with and maintaining the safety health and environmental requirements applicable to this position. Essential Functions of the JobResponsible for the overall direction coordination and evaluation of the sanitation and janitorial that all equipment and environmental surfaces are cleaned per SSOP according to the cleaning record schedule and using approved chemicals Lead and train all levels of employees on pre-operational inspections of equipment Direct sanitation employee activities and establish priorities for cleaning in keeping with effective operation and cleaning schedule Ensure safe handling of chemicals and use of approved chemicals including obtaining Safety Data review and create action plans when nonconformances associated with cleaning challenges and concerns in order to communicate/ take corrective for preparing and maintaining all requisite documentation for successful implementation of SQF as it pertains to sanitation and related activities. Including the documents related to: HACCP SSOPs and GMPs that touch the area of sanitation. Responsible for deploying all sanitation department assets in an efficient and safe manner to ensure that audit ready for sanitation-related audits. Prepare implement and audit the Master sanitation schedule to effectively address all equipment and facility cleanliness and suitability to food preparation and manufacture activities. Responsible for the selection and usage of appropriate chemicals dispensing devices and allied equipment including managing cost benefits aspects. Works with third party service providers (such as chemical providers and sanitation consultants) to troubleshoot sanitation issues and drive cost and clean equipment to ensure results are correct. Lead facility validations according to schedule. Assist with investigations troubleshooting and program review related to incident effective safety procedures tools and record keeping are managed through site leadership. Adheres to company GMPs (good manufacturing practices) safety procedures and all other quality processes. Wear and govern use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required. All other duties as assigned. Supervisory ResponsibilitiesManage up to 19 sanitation employees and is responsible for the overall direction coordination and evaluation of sanitation team. Provide employee coaching and development for team members. Minimum QualificationsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 5 years of work experience in a Sanitation Leadership role three years as a HACCP Certified Sanitation Manager for a food processing facility related experience in a high-speed automated Consumer Goods manufacturing environment preferred (e.g. production of food beverages pharmaceuticals and/or household goods)B.S. in Chemical Engineering Industrial Engineering Food Science Microbiology or related field or equivalent related QualificationsHazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certification SQF Certification Preventive Control Qualified Individual (PCQI) Certification Knowledge and SkillsKnowledge of expense management and controlUnderstanding of Manual Cleaning and Clean in Place systemsKnowledge in Food Industry Quality Control Systems as well as FDA Criteria and Good Manufacturing Practices Knowledge in microbiology microbial elimination systems and sanitization of food plantsKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices is beneficialGreat verbal written multi-tasking and presentation skills. Ability to create momentum and foster organizational in Spanish is have a working knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint and be proficient with MS Excel software. Additional ConsiderationsThis position is located in our fruit snack production facility in Omak WAWork Environment/Physical DemandsAll work is completed in a manufacturing environment. Employee must be able to stand for long benefitsMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid Family leavePaid maternity leave401(k) with MatchVoluntary Life Accident Critical Illness and Hospital indemnityPaid HolidaysTuition assistanceShort-term and Long-term Disability insurancePlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.