Sanitation Manager

Alpha Baking Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Baking Company is seeking a sanitation director to lead cleaning operations in a fast-paced bakery environment. You will oversee sanitation staff, implement policies, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate with pest control, vendors, and other departments, while preparing for audits and maintaining strong HACCP/FSMA practices. The role requires flexibility across shifts and leadership of a unionized team.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• HACCP and FSMA (PCQI) certifications are preferred.
• More than 3 years experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor is preferred.
• Personal Computer Skills - Proficient with MS Office
• Experience in scheduling, training, and directing cleaning crews
• Understanding of the American Institute of Baking inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean work environment and sanitation workflow according to Master Sanitation Cleaning schedule frequencies and policies.
• Develop and implement sanitation policies and procedures for a clean and safe environment.
• Manage and oversee a sanitation staff of 6+ hourly employees, providing leadership.
• Conduct regular bakery inspections and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain sanitation supply inventory and coordinate with pest control and vendors.
• Participate in GMP audits and regulatory visits; ensure OSHA/FDA compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation experience

GMP knowledge

Education

HACCP/FSMA PCQI certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Maintain clean work environment and sanitation work flow by following the Master Sanitation Cleaning schedule frequencies along with maintaining several sanitation programs and policies.
• Develop and implement sanitation policies and procedures to maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
• Manage and oversee a team of sanitation staff, providing leadership and guidance to ensure efficient and effective sanitation operation.
• Conduct regular inspections of the bakery to identify areas that require cleaning and implementation of corrective actions to address any issues.
• Maintain sanitation supply inventory to ensure the necessary equipment and or needs of the department are met.
• Develop sanitation staff through communication, evaluation, coaching, and monitoring.
• Work directly with Pest Control and Chemical Provider
• Work with other supply vendors as needed.
• Conduct or take part in weekly plant GMP audit inspection when applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including OSHA, FDA, and local health department requirements.
• Participate in the development of processes to minimize product safety incident exposure.
• Provide support to the other departments as needed.
• Participate in all customer audits, certification audits, and all regulatory visits.
• Oversee sanitation staff of 6+ hourly union employees.
• Responsible for developing a working relationship with all departmental staff, other department heads, and any other appropriate Alpha Baking personnel as required.
• Primary shift will be a flex shift between 2 nd and 3 rd , but the role requires to be able to work different shifts when and if necessary.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct all business dealings in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work with computers and software.
• Propose cost reduction strategies for facility.
• Support and implement new project ideas and designs.
• Maintains professional knowledge by attending company paid workshops.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• More than 5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment
• HACCP and FSMA (PCQI) certifications are preferred.
• More than 3 years experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor is preferred.
• Personal Computer Skills - Proficient with MS Office
• Experience in scheduling, training, and directing cleaning crews
• Understanding of the American Institute of Baking inspection procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Long periods of sitting/standing/walking.
• Frequent typing and working with a personal computer.

Base Salary $75,000 - $85,000 annually

Qualifications

Experience

Required

3 years:

Assistant Manager or Supervisor

5 years:

Sanitation Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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