Sanitation Manager - 3rd Shift

J&J Snack Foods Corp; Weston (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp in Weston, Oregon is hiring a Sanitation Manager to lead daily sanitation operations within a USDA setting, ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvements across facilities.

The role involves developing SSOPs, training staff, performing audits, and coordinating with FSQA to uphold sanitation standards and HACCP principles, including 7-step sanitation, pest control, and environmental monitoring.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years in food manufacturing and sanitation.
• BS in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and execute expectations.
• Knowledge of HACCP and sanitation validations is preferred.
• Be willing to work third shift hours (11 pm–8 am).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily sanitation operations and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Develop and implement SSOPs, policies, procedures, and schedules.
• Train sanitation team on SSOPs, cleaning procedures, safety, and facility systems.
• Audit sanitation processes and ensure adherence to the seven steps of sanitation.
• Coordinate inspections and prepare facilities for preoperational checks.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and CAPA actions.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma/G.E.D

Associate degree

BS preferred

Job description

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

As the Sanitation Manager you are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Sanitation department; ensuring sanitation procedures are followed correctly to meet regulatory food safety requirements. Responsible for providing technical expertise in sanitation practices across the facilities, driving continuous improvement in sanitation technologies, and collaborating with various departments to enhance sanitation processes.

• Conduct pre-shift checks of the facility, proactively inspecting for continuous improvement opportunities that apply to sanitation and connecting departments
• Develop and implement SSOPs, policies, procedures, and schedules to maintain sanitation facility requirements within designated timelines
• Trains and documents training of sanitation team members on SSOPs, cleaning procedures, safety procedures, and other relevant facility systems
• Consistently performs documented audits and verifies that all sanitation employees are consistently executing the 7-steps of essential sanitation
• Approves and/or participates in the post sanitation equipment/facility inspections in preparation for releasing production lines for preoperational inspections
• Professionally capable of administering disciplinary actions in a manner that empowers and encourages employees to continuously improve
• Audits and verifies all sanitation documentation are accurate & correct in real time
• Audits/verifies the MSS is accurate and properly updated in real time to meet program needs while adjusting PICs & PECs accordingly to meet expectations
• Work closely with FSQA Manager regarding microbiological, chemical, and physical sanitation verification procedures
• Professionally trained to properly perform internal GAP assessments & audits, therefore, constantly seeking & executing corrective actions proactively
• Understands and assures preventive controls are proactively successful e.g., Environmental Monitoring, Allergen Plan, Pest Control, Sanitation for Food
• Establishes a succession plan for the sanitation crew in the event of an absence, and trains crew accordingly
• Knowledge of sanitary equipment design
• Implement risk-based awareness in all sanitation activities
• CAPA trained and proficient to proactively eliminate non-conforming repeats
• Understands the principles of HACCP and how they apply to sanitation as a KEY pre-requisite program

Competencies

• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload
• Excellent in all forms of communication
• Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities
• Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change
• Bilingual is preferred, or the ability to use translation apps effectively in real time
• High mechanical aptitude

Education And Experience

• High school diploma/G.E.D, AA, AS, or extensive previous knowledge (5+ years) in food manufacturing and sanitation
• BS preferred in the relevant discipline
• Willingness to learn and consistently execute expectations
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes in a USDA setting preferred
• Sanitation validations and verifications experience preferred
• Clear and concise understanding of HACCP, certification preferred
• Be willing to work third shift hours - 11 pm - 8 am

US Salary Pay Range

$65,000 - $90,000 USD

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.