Sanitation Manager

AgHires; Del Rey (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holiday schedule

Employee wellness program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AgHires in Del Rey, California is seeking a Sanitation Manager responsible for overseeing sanitation, pest management, and janitorial operations within a large facility. You will implement sanitation assurance initiatives and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has a B.S. degree in a related field and five or more years of experience in food production. Benefits include health coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience working in a food, beverage or dairy production environment.
• Management experience over a sanitation department is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive inspections of the facility to ensure sanitation compliance.
• Establish and enforce sanitation and food safety policies.
• Provide accurate and timely reports on sanitation inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of CIP system

Time management skills

Ability to work in a team

Flexibility

Education

B.S. degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Compensation: $110,000.00 – $130,000.00 plus up to 10% bonus potential. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Job Summary

Manages the sanitation, pest management and janitorial operations within a large scale facility. Supports plant sanitation in the effective use of chemicals, cleaning processes, sanitation equipment and valve function and design. Responsible for ownership and leadership of CIP systems and validation protocol; sets standards for maintaining cleaning equipment, sanitary design, sanitation program development and enhancement, CIP effectiveness and optimization; develops cleaning equipment planned maintenance and calibration programs. Implements sanitation assurance initiatives, pest control and plant regulatory compliance programs. Supports the Plant Quality Director in other Food Safety and Quality system initiatives and project management as needed to support the production of Safe Quality Food.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive inspections of the facility to identify compliance and non‑compliance of sanitation regulations and safe food handling practices.
• Establish and enforce sanitation and food safety policies, programs and regulations.
• Assure food safety through training, temperature monitoring and cleaning/sanitizing programs.
• Assure the pest‑free condition of the facility through inspections, working with employees, directing outside vendors and pest control companies.
• Assure regulatory compliance through reaction to all regulatory inspections, regulatory contacts, the FIA Food Safety Committee, and training.
• Communicate the findings of all sanitation inspections and needs to the management team and identify critical and non‑critical deficiencies.
• Control exterminating costs while maintaining an effective pest control program.
• Monitor floor care, equipment & hand cleaning program.
• Oversee all trash collection and equipment issues.
• Conduct other on‑site evaluations (workplace safety, cleanliness).
• Provide administrative reports and meet all deadlines (monthly expense reports, progress reports, customer evaluations, etc.).
• Provide accurate, timely and professional written and verbal communications to internal and external management.
• Maintain professional credentials and remain knowledgeable on current state and federal industry regulations.
• Direct and/or indirect supervision of sanitation employees.
• Assist with leading facility GMP and housekeeping inspections.
• Daily verification and validation of sanitation paperwork.
• Maintain inventory of sanitation chemicals and supplies.
• Develop and maintain sanitation programs and training.
• Own corrective action plans around non‑conformances.
• Conduct simple root cause investigations around sanitation findings.
• Budget and cost management for all sanitation related spend.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts.

Other Important Duties

• Makes recommendations for department enhancements to the Director of Quality.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Follow through on plant results of the monitoring programs to detect and eliminate sources of contamination.
• Investigate sanitation issues, which are resulting in product contamination, reduced shelf life, or plant complaints on products.
• Knowledge of CIP system, sanitary design and a basic understanding of microbiology.
• Evaluate new cleaning methods, chemicals, equipment and other new developments in the field of sanitation.
• Keep abreast of current technical progress by participation in technical groups and research of pertinent technical literature.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management skills and flexibility.
• Responsible for ensuring that the company is in compliance with all food safety guidelines pertaining to this industry; shares responsibility for ensuring that products manufactured at this facility meet the quality expectations of customers.

Education & Experience

• B.S. degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field. Five or more years of experience working in a food, beverage or dairy production environment.
• Must be versed on FDA Food Code, knowledge of local codes a plus.
• Management experience over a sanitation department is preferred.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft applications, databases and spreadsheets.
• Excellent organizational and communications skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment and with external partners.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to achieve high impact in an unstructured environment.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Employee wellness program including life coaching, virtual mental health resources and fitness reimbursements.
• Career advancement opportunities and internal mobility across business units.
• Learning and development programs, eLearning and webinars.
• Mentorship program to support professional growth.
• Continuous improvement training.

EEO Statement

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.