Sanitation Manager 0 Food Manufacturing

Alpha-Baking-Co.,-Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Baking Co., Inc. is seeking a sanitation leader to maintain clean, compliant production areas and oversee 25+ sanitation staff in a fast-paced bakery environment.

You will develop policies, conduct inspections, and coordinate with Pest Control and other departments to ensure safety and quality. Strong HACCP/FSMA knowledge and 5+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• HACCP and FSMA (PCQI) certifications preferred.
• More than 3 years experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor is preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Experience in scheduling, training, and directing cleaning crews.
• Understanding of the American Institute of Baking inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean work environment and sanitation workflow by following Master Sanitation Cleaning schedule frequencies.
• Develop and implement sanitation policies and procedures to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Manage and oversee a team of sanitation staff, providing leadership and guidance.
• Conduct regular inspections and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain sanitation supply inventory.
• Develop sanitation staff through communication, evaluation, coaching, and monitoring.
• Work with Pest Control Provider.
• Participate in weekly plant GMP audit inspections.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, and local health department requirements.
• Support other departments as needed.
• Participate in customer audits, certification audits, and regulatory visits.
• Oversee sanitation staff of 25+ hourly union employees.
• Collaborate with department heads and Alpha Baking personnel.

Skills

Sanitation experience

HACCP

FSMA PCQI

MS Office

Scheduling

Training

Leadership

Education

HACCP certification

FSMA PCQI certification

Tools

American Institute of Baking procedures

Job description

• Maintain clean work environment and sanitation work flow by following the Master Sanitation Cleaning schedule frequencies along with maintaining several sanitation programs and policies.
• Develop and implement sanitation policies and procedures to maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
• Manage and oversee a team of sanitation staff, providing leadership and guidance to ensure efficient and effective sanitation operation.
• Conduct regular inspections of the bakery to identify areas that require cleaning and implementation of corrective actions to address any issues.
• Maintain sanitation supply inventory to ensure the necessary equipment and or needs of the department are met.
• Develop sanitation staff through communication, evaluation, coaching, and monitoring.
• Work directly with Pest Control Provider.
• Conduct or take part in weekly plant GMP audit inspection.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including OSHA, FDA, and local health department requirements.
• Participate in the development of processes to minimize product safety incident exposure.
• Provide support to the other departments as needed.
• Participate in all customer audits, certification audits, and all regulatory visits.
• Oversee sanitation staff of 25+ hourly union employees.
• Responsible for developing a working relationship with all departmental staff, other department heads, and any other appropriate Alpha Baking personnel as required.
• Primary shift will be 1 st , but the role requires to be able to work different shifts when and if necessary.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct all business dealings in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work with computers and software.
• Propose cost reduction strategies for facility.
• Support and implement new project ideas and designs.
• Maintains professional knowledge by attending company paid workshops.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• More than 5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment
• HACCP and FSMA (PCQI) certifications are preferred.
• More than 3 years experience as an Assistant Manager or Supervisor is preferred.
• Personal Computer Skills - Proficient with MS Office
• Experience in scheduling, training, and directing cleaning crews
• Understanding of the American Institute of Baking inspection procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Long periods of sitting/standing/walking.
• Frequent typing and working with a personal computer.

Base Salary $100,000 - $120,000 annually

Qualifications

Experience

Required

3 years:

Assistant Manager or Supervisor

5 years:

Sanitation Experience

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