Sanitation Manager

pladis Global; Town of Big Flats (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food safety company in New York seeks a Sanitation Manager to lead all facility clean-up operations ensuring sanitary standards are met. The role involves managing the sanitation team, overseeing compliance with sanitation procedures, and conducting inspections to mitigate risks. Ideal candidates should have a minimum 2-year degree or five years in sanitation, along with strong communication and leadership skills. This position offers opportunities for training and collaboration to enhance facility safety and sanitation practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year degree or 5 years of experience in sanitation.
• 2+ years in a lead/supervisory position.
• 5+ years experience with SQF, pest control and chemical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead sanitation team to ensure cleaning protocols.
• Develop and monitor sanitation procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and sanitation practices.
• Manage inventory of sanitation supplies and chemicals.

Skills

Flexibility to work across different shifts

General knowledge of cleaners and sanitizers

Ability to determine root causes to performance issues

Solid organization and prioritization

Excellent communication skills

Education

Minimum 2-year degree or 5 years work experience in sanitation

Minimum of 2 years in a lead/supervisory position

Minimum of 5 years with plant sanitation and SQF

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

The Sanitation Manager is responsible for leading all facility and equipment clean-up operations in a manner which yields facilities and equipment ready to meet sanitary standards and production needs. This Manager will also coordinate clean-up operations in and around the facility to produce a food safe and workplace safe atmosphere.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES:

• Lead and manage the sanitation team across all shifts to ensure consistent execution of cleaning protocols.
• Develop, implement, and monitor sanitation procedures in compliance with FDA, USDA, GMP, HACCP, SQF and company standards.
• Ensure all manufacturing lines are properly cleaned and sanitized during scheduled downtime and changeovers.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment, production areas, and sanitation practices to identify risks and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Production teams to resolve sanitation-related issues and support continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of sanitation schedules, chemical usage, cleaning validations, and corrective actions.
• Train and coach sanitation staff on proper cleaning techniques, chemical handling, and safety procedures.
• Manage inventory of sanitation supplies and chemicals, ensuring proper storage and usage.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and demonstrating sanitation practices.
• Responsible for managing 4 shifts of janitorial employees
• Effectively manage and utilize labor to complete daily, weekly and Master Sanitation Schedule
• Oversee facility housekeeping to assure food and occupational safety.
• Participate in the control of plant microorganisms through appropriate Sanitation measures.
• Maintain a level of plant and departmental safety to meet company goals.
• Assure compliance with GMP’s and company policies.
• Effectively coordinate all Outside Service Contractors such as landscaping; snow removal; Janitorial; Pest Control; Water Treatment; Waste management; recycling program and laundry Service.
• Perform and oversee food safety tasks as required for foreign material control, sanitation, critical control point operation, GMP’s and storage practices.
• Perform and oversee tasks as designated for implementation and maintenance of HACCP and the Food Safety programs.
• Perform daily, weekly and monthly reports which may include Chemical analysis,
• Microbiological analysis, Pest Control logs and self- inspections.
• Reports on problems regarding food safety to Quality Manager.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Flexibility to work across different shifts depending on business needs
• Ability to determine root causes to performance issues and design improvements
• General knowledge of cleaners and sanitizers used in a food processing environment.
• General knowledge of control of microorganisms through Sanitation processes, including listeria, coliforms, and salmonella.
• Ability to manage large budget.
• Solid ability to organize and prioritize.
• Micro- soft Office and ability to use Outlook Email system.
• Facilitate and support Continuous Improvement
• Excellent organization and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to understand, comprehend, support, and execute the implementation of various manufacturing techniques, including Lean Manufacturing, to optimize total supply chain cost.
• Facilitate training and establish strong effective collaborative partnerships with leaders, team members and support functions

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Minimum 2-year degree (associates) or 5 years work experience in sanitation
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a lead and/or supervisory position
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with plant sanitation, SQF (Safe Quality Food), pest control and Microbiological and chemical analysis.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Innate ability to translate technical metrics / terms into business related syntax
• Strategic thinking – ability to establish the vision and future direction to enable to company to maintain a leadership role in the professions and industry
• Excellent communication skills, able to respond and interact with both internal and external stakeholders at every level
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Assertive and able to effectively manage crisis / high stress situations calmly and professionally
• Credible team player with good influence skills, particularly regarding qualitative, abstract concepts
• Excellent people and supervisory skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral). Ability to put into writing, information that has only one interpretation. Ability to both formally and informally present to peers and management. Ability to develop logical arguments and articulate them appropriately and professionally in all situations.
• Excellent analytical skills. Ability to analyze complex data and operational problems, including the ability to construct appropriate solutions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Experience with executing various manufacturing techniques, including Lean Manufacturing.
• Ability to participate and lead cross-functional teams to achieve a desired outcome.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

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