Sanitation Manager

Saputo, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo, Inc. in Friendship, NY seeks a Sanitation Manager to lead the sanitation team and ensure a clean, food-safe production environment. You will oversee daily sanitation activities, update the Master Sanitation Schedule, and ensure GMP/HACCP alignment with customer requirements.

The role requires a science degree, 3+ years of sanitation supervision experience, and strong training and communication skills. You will coordinate with suppliers, manage chemicals, and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field and/or industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in food sanitation supervision.
• Experience with CIP processing systems.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation policies, procedures and requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Knowledge of HACCP and SQF types programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead sanitation team and oversee daily sanitation activities.
• Maintain GMP provisions related to cleanliness and food safety.
• Coordinate cleaning to support the Environmental Monitoring Program.
• Manage chemicals inventory and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Annual verification of CIP systems and SSOPs.
• Develop SSOPs and Master Sanitation Schedule with training.
• Drive continuous improvement for quality and food safety.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Supervision

GMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

SQF knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

CIP processing systems

Job description

## Sanitation ManagerApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Friendship, NYtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR66265At 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.