Sanitation Manager

Stemilt Growers; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Matched 401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Performance Incentive Plan

Job summary

Stemilt Growers is seeking a Sanitation Manager in Wenatchee, WA. The role oversees 3-4 Sanitation Supervisors, plans and coordinates sanitation activities, and ensures compliance with food safety standards and GMPs.

You will supervise daily sanitation operations, drive continuous improvement, and deliver extraordinary service across Stemilt packing lines. Qualifications include an associate’s degree or equivalent, knowledge of sanitation machinery, forklift certification, and strong

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Knowledge of sanitation machinery and supplies.
• Forklift certification is required.
• Completion of Stemilt Safety program.
• Ability to work within budget limitations.
• Ability to terminate or promote Stemilters in job functions.
• Performs well under pressure with accurate decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional Stemilt teams.
• Ability to connect with all Stemilters.
• Desire to deliver extraordinary experience with World Famous service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train and hire sanitation staff.
• Discipline Stemilters when needed.
• Complete administrative paperwork.
• Resolve problems as they arise.
• Serve as point of contact for supervisors.
• Maintain focus on goals and staff objectives.
• Be an example and advocate of Stemilt Safety programs.
• Create a culture that delivers extraordinary customer service.
• Develop a self-leadership team culture.
• Contribute to yearly sanitation program improvements.

Skills

Management experience

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Strong communication

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A)

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Are you interested in driving change? Do you have a curiosity-driven mindset to discover what is possible? Are you a self-driven individual with integrity? Do you want to be part of a department that is on the path to becoming uniquely extraordinary? If so, join us as Stemilt’s Sanitation Manager.

Stemilt, a vertically integrated company that brings wholesome and earth friendly products to families around the world, and the largest employer for the Wenatchee Valley Community, is looking to become a leading employer around Washington, and the world. If you are an open-minded, continuously learning individual that looks to push the limits, and is beyond ego… This Company is for you. We are World Famous! Join us, you will love it here.

As Stemilt’s Sanitation Manager you are tasked with monitoring the proper cleaning and sanitation of Stemilt’s packing plants in line with food safety rules and regulations. The Sanitation Manager oversees a team of 3-4 Sanitation Supervisors and is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating sanitation activities, as well as performing supervisory duties including:

· Manage daily sanitation operations in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

· Ensure compliance with food safety standards, GMPs, and regulatory requirements.

• Develop, implement, and maintain sanitation procedures and SOPs.
• Conduct sanitation inspections and verify cleaning effectiveness.
• Monitor Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) results and initiate corrective actions.
• Support food safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

· Work Monday through Friday, 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM, and Sundays as needed.

This position supports all Stemilt packing lines, and it’s required to deliver extraordinary service at all levels, in addition to maintaining a stellar sanitation program. Strong problem-solving skills a must.

Key Responsibilities

· Supervise, train and hire personnel.

· Discipline Stemilters when needed.

· Complete appropriate administrative paperwork.

· Resolve problems as they arise.

· Serve as a point of contact for supervisors when issues arise

· Good communication with all managers, food safety, and mechanics.

· Maintain focus on goals and objectives for self and staff.

· Be an example and advocate of the Stemilt Handbook and Stemilt Safety programs.

· Create a culture within the team that leads to ensuring extraordinary customer service for all team members.

· Ensure the development of a self-leadership team culture.

Reports to:

Food Safety/Sanitation Program Manager

Direct reports:

Sanitation Supervisors

What we bring to your table:

· A World Famous! benefits package that includes:

o Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

o Short- and Long-term Disability insurance

o Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

o Life insurance

o Matched 401(k)

o Paid holidays

o Paid Time Off (PTO)

o Performance Incentive Plan

· An exciting opportunity to shape new performance standards, build knowledge, and open pathways for continued career growth!

Experience:

· Knowledge of personnel management, hiring procedures and Stemilt policies.

· Management experience preferred.

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree (A.A) from a two-year college or technical school, or equivalent education and/or related experience.

· Knowledge of Sanitation machinery and supplies.

· Must be forklift certified.

· Completion of Stemilt Growers, LLC. Safety program.

· Ability to develop and work within budget limitations.

· Ability to terminate or promote Stemilters in job functions.

· Ability to perform detailed functions and make quick informative decisions during periods of high pressure.

· Excellent verbal and written communication and interactive personnel skills.

· Must be able to work in cross-functional Stemilt teams.

· Ability to interact and connect with all Stemilters.

· Ability to deliver high-quality results with an exceptional transparent, consultative, and partnering attitude.

· A commitment to understand that change is the only constant and a practice of change with purpose, flexibility, and adaptability is a must.

· A desire to deliver an extraordinary experience at every interaction, in fact World Famous!

· Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus but not required.