Mgr Sanitation-Fresh Jobs

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsible for directing the day-to-day operations surrounding the cleaning and sanitizing process for the facility while maintaining compliance with all Company, Regulatory Entities and Federal and State guidelines, regulations and laws.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Follow and promote all safety initiatives including training/retraining employees, helping to maintain a zero accident culture
• Maintain all pertinent records, reports and paperwork; ensure daily reporting is accurately completed and recorded as required (i.e. departmental reports, attendance/staffing, etc.)
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure a food safe and sanitary environment following all specifications and USDA requirements
• Administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis
• Mentor, coach and train/ cross-train employees encouraging career development; provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement
• Assist in performing regular housekeeping audits
• Identify, develop, communicate and implement opportunities for process optimization, (i.e. new methods, procedures and systems) to improve sanitation process
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the sanitation department ensuring all sanitation employees follow cleaning procedures for production lines and facility to meet/ exceed Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), USDA and FDA regulations
• Partner with other departments/shifts ensuring departmental or location goals are met or exceeded
• Lead or participate in the planning and implementation of process improvements, monitor improvement metrics and solve for reoccurring issues

SUPERVISORY ROLE:

• This role is a Leader of People role with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus and Conflict Management
• This role supervises hourly employees

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree/ Technical Certificate preferred
• HACCP Certification preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP and HACCP.
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their interactions and potential hazards
• Proficient computer and math skills; knowledge of Adage software preferred
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbal and written, with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner; ability to communicate in multiple languages preferred
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Minimum three (3) years’ relevant experience in food manufacturing; experience in poultry industry preferred
• Demonstrated three (3) years’ leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, Top 25 behaviors, conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively; three (3) years’ experience preferred

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory
• Follow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Understand all cleaning chemicals MSDS sheets including their uses, interactions and hazards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work around live and/or raw animal odors
• Exposure to wet and cold environment
• Ability to work non-standard or extended shifts including nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed
• May be exposed to heat (99ºF, 37ºC) and cold (45ºF, 4ºC)
• Ability to stand and/or walk throughout shift

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.