Sanitation Manager

Schreiber Foods, Inc.; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation bonus

ESOP

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentive

Medical benefits

Career development

Job summary

Schreiber Foods, Inc. is seeking a senior Sanitation Quality leader for our Cumberland County facility. You will lead the sanitation team, develop SSOPs, monitor CIP, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality plans while coordinating with operations and quality teams.

You will build and mentor salaried and hourly sanitation partners, drive improvement projects, and oversee audits and regulatory inspections to prevent contamination and maintain shelf life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology or related field.
• PCQI certification required or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of CIP, COP and sanitary design.
• Experience leading sanitation/quality teams in food processing.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and train Plant Sanitarians and sanitation Partners.
• Develop SSOPs, MSS, CIP processes and related SOPs.
• Troubleshoot CIP programs and validate cleaning effectiveness.
• Investigate sanitation issues and implement CAPA actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams on equipment sanitation.
• Lead sanitation verification and environmental monitoring.
• Drive cost-effective sanitation improvements and projects.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Quality Plans and customer requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

COP/CIP knowledge

Auditing experience

Environmental monitoring

Sanitation leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science or Microbiology

PCQI certified

Job description

Job Category: Quality Job Family: Sanitation

Job Description: In this role, you will be responsible for leading development, compliance, training, problem solving, best practice development, and technical support in the area of sanitation at an SFI facility that processes multiple category products. You will direct the work activities of the facility sanitation team that will include hourly and salaried sanitation Partners. You will be responsible for facilitating the development of salaried sanitation Partners, and supporting the development of other facility salaried Partners. You will work with Operations, Enterprise Quality and Food Safety, sanitation chemical and equipment suppliers, and construction contractors to ensure equipment, processes and the facility environment is suitably designed, maintained, and cleaned and monitored to ensure food safety and quality.

Oversee and assist in the development of SSOP's, MSS, CIP processes and related SOP's in all facility departments. Perform troubleshooting and provide assistance with CIP programming validation. Investigate sanitation issues, and review and analyze data from pathogen monitoring, environmental quality monitoring, MSS, pre-op inspections, quality and food safety audits (internal, third party, customer, and Regulatory), customer complaints as well as other sources, and utilize this data to identify trends and take corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) that will prevent product contamination, maintain or extend shelf-life, reduce customer complaints, and/or prevent rejection of product(s). Work closely with Engineering, Enterprise Quality and Foods Safety, and equipment vendors to ensure that new or modified equipment meets sanitary design and regulatory requirements prior to purchase and installation. Validate that equipment modifications or new equipment can effectively be cleaned and sanitized to an acceptable microbial level. Work closely with sanitation chemical providers and Pest Management contractors to maximize technical expertise and to drive results while being cost effective. Lead plant sanitation verification and auditing process including environmental monitoring. Work with appropriate Partners to address and resolve deficiencies. Lead facility projects resulting in more effective execution of sanitation and monitoring processes as well as cost savings initiatives. Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you’ll do:

• Direct and train Plant Sanitarians, Sanitation Partners, and Janitorial Partners.
• Interface with plant leaders as well as Enterprise Quality to develop qualified teams which effectively and efficiently provide a sanitary operating environment.
• Oversee and assist in the development of SSOP's, MSS, CIP processes and related SOP's in all facility departments.
• Perform troubleshooting and provide assistance with CIP programming validation.
• Investigate sanitation issues, and review and analyze data from pathogen monitoring, environmental quality monitoring, MSS, pre-op inspections, quality and food safety audits (internal, third party, customer, and Regulatory), customer complaints as well as other sources, and utilize this data to identify trends and take corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) that will prevent product contamination, maintain or extend shelf-life, reduce customer complaints, and/or prevent rejection of product(s).
• Work closely with Engineering, Enterprise Quality and Foods Safety, and equipment vendors to ensure that new or modified equipment meets sanitary design and regulatory requirements prior to purchase and installation.
• Validate that equipment modifications or new equipment can effectively be cleaned and sanitized to an acceptable microbial level.
• Work closely with sanitation chemical providers and Pest Management contractors to maximize technical expertise and to drive results while being cost effective.
• Lead plant sanitation verification and auditing process including environmental monitoring.
• Work with appropriate Partners to address and resolve deficiencies.
• Lead facility projects resulting in more effective execution of sanitation and monitoring processes as well as cost savings initiatives.
• Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements.
• Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups.
• Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology or related field
• 5-7 years of Sanitation/Plant Production/Quality Leadership experience
• PCQI certified
• Basic Microbiology
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Technical knowledge of COP and CIP, cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, sanitary design of food processing equipment, auditing experience, computer and process excellence tools
• Desire to grow and take on new challenges and opportunities

Eligible partners will receive:

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That’s hard to beat!
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

For positions that require any amount of travel:

• Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Life & Culture - We call ourselves partners – not employees – and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be. Caring is a huge part of who we are. We not only help each other grow; we take care of each other along the way. Whenever a partner is experiencing a hardship, it’s common for others to take the initiative to organize fundraisers to help support them through our Partners Helping Partners program. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day.

Who are we looking for? Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we’re on a journey together. It’s about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, shelf-stable beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.