Sanitation Manager

Saputo Inc.; Friendship (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a sanitation supervisor to manage the daily sanitation operations, oversee the Master Sanitation Schedule, and ensure compliance with GMP and food safety standards.

You will lead a supervisor and sanitation team, coordinate CIP/SSOP activities, and drive continuous improvement in cleanliness and safety across the facility. Responsibilities include training development, auditing sanitation processes, and ensuring a pest-free environment while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Leadership responsibilities to guide sanitation teams and ensure GMP compliance.
• Supervisory experience in food sanitation and team development.
• Directs daily sanitation activities and maintains GMP provisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead sanitation team to ensure OP practices and GMPs are followed; ensure training for all team members.
• Coordinate daily sanitation activities within the manufacturing facility.
• Maintain CIP and SSOP programs; verify Master Sanitation Schedules.

Skills

Leadership

GMP compliance

Training development

Sanitation management

Sanitation coordination

Monitoring

Vendor coordination

Inventory management

CIP systems

SSOP validation

Master sanitation schedules

Audit readiness

Continuous improvement

Training programs

Food safety culture

Safety compliance

Documentation & process

Supervision support

Communication

Education

B.A. or B.S. in science (Biology, Food Science, Technology)

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Salary Range: $89,695 - $134,545

Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training

Job Summary

Responsible for managing the sanitation team and all activities involved in maintaining the cleanliness and food safe environment of the facility and processing equipment on a daily basis or as scheduled. This position oversees the development, implementation and maintenance of continually improving the sanitation food safety programs. Including revising the Master Sanitation Schedule, work instructions, training documentation and compliance audits. All activities of SSOP’s will be built to meet the requirements of company standards, Regulatory Codes and best practices as set forth by auditing firms and customer requirements.

Job Requirements

• Provides leadership to the team to ensure standard operator practices and GMP’s are understood and followed as well as ensures that training is in place for all members of the team.
• Management of a food safety personnel to include a supervisor and team of individuals who support the sanitation of the plant.
• Directs and coordinates all daily sanitation activities within the manufacturing facility.
• Maintenance of GMP provisions that relate to cleanliness, food safety and pest control within the facility.
• Coordinates cleaning and sanitation efforts to support the Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Monitors employee practices and plant conditions to support a pest free environment.
• Key contact with Chemical Supplier, ordering chemicals, project coordination and SOP support.
• Responsible for maintaining a supply of cleaning chemicals necessary for operation of the cleaning program and in compliance with FIFRA, OSHA, and FDA regulations.
• Annual verification all CIP systems.
• Annual verification and validation of all SSOP.
• Development, Implementation and training of SSOP’s to meet all applicable regulations and PPE requirements.
• Responsibility for the efficacy and execution of all Master Sanitation Schedules.
• Manages sanitation operations to maintain the highest rating possible on all annual audits and inspections.
• Develops and implements new methods, procedures, and systems to improve quality and food safety performance.
• Maintains a fair and professional work environment that focuses the business objectives, but also balances quality of work- life factors for employees.
• Develops and maintains training and development programs that support key performance goals for the Company, as well as provide a satisfying and rewarding work environment for employees.
• Ensure sanitation efforts to support the Food Safety culture within the facility.
• Manages operation to comply with all applicable safety laws and regulation, as well as Company Safety Policies, procedures and standards. Communicate these to employees on a periodic basis.
• Responsible for verification of sanitation documentation, training and development of the sanitation team and process improvement of systems and procedures.
• Assist operations in managing supervision when required.
• Effectively communicates to all employees and conducts audits on all shifts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree in the field of science (i.e., Biology, Food Science or Technology) or related field and/or applicable industry experience.
• 3 years minimum experience in food sanitation supervision, preferably in the food or dairy manufacturing industry.
• Experience with system CIP processing systems.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation policies, procedures and requirements.
• Strong quantitative skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to think critically.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and SQF type programs a plus.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently as well as with groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work.

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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EEO

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