Sanitation Program Coordinator

American Sugar Refining; South Bay (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Crystals is seeking a Sanitation leader to develop and manage the Master Sanitation program, ensuring compliance with SQF and FDA requirements. You will lead a team, coordinate inspections, and implement procedures to support food safety and quality.

This role requires collaboration with customers and regulators and oversight of budget and training for sanitation staff. The position is based in South Bay, Florida, with focus on maintaining audit-ready records, optimizing sanitation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• High School Diploma (or GED) with 4 years of relevant experience acceptable.
• Experience in food processing sanitation programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and lead the Master Sanitation (MS) program to ensure compliance with customer expectations, SQF requirements, and government regulations.
• Conduct inspections and provide reports on MS program effectiveness and completion rates.
• Implement procedures and forms to support food quality and safety.
• Develop and implement work orders for sanitation and dust control tasks.
• Ensure records are audit-ready and maintained.
• Communicate with customers and inspectors during audits and inspections.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Leadership

Planning

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Integrity

Execution

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America's first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table. We are America's first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane. Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida.

OVERVIEW

This positionis responsible fordeveloping,managingand leading the Sanitation program tomaintainoverall cleanliness of theDistribution Centerand compliance with FDA and SQF regulations.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop,manageand lead the Master Sanitation (MS) program to ensure compliance with customer expectations, SQF requirements, and government regulations
• Conduct inspections and provide regular reports on MS program effectiveness and completion rates
• Implement procedures and forms to support food quality and food safety.
• Develop and implement work orders for all requiredsanitationand dust control tasks.
• Ensure records aremaintainedand audit ready
• Provide analysis of program data to evaluate andoptimizeresource allocation
• Communicate with customers and government inspectors and take the lead during audits and inspections of the sanitation areas and programs
• Coordinate activities for corrective action on all inspections and audits; follow-up to ensure completion
• Maintain the sanitation chemical control program including SDS documentation. Evaluate and selectappropriate chemicals. Read chemical labels,instructionsor Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to develop training materials and provide instruction on proper handling, mixing,applicationand storage
• Evaluate and selectappropriate equipmentand supplies andmanage thirdparty outside cleaning contracts as needed
• Determinethelong rangeneeds of thedepartmentdevelopplans and implement solutions.
• Provide training and orientation to all sanitation employees on safety, foodsafetyand regulatory requirements.
• Manage the sanitation budget withappropriate laborand resource allocation; manage supply inventory and costs
• Ensure employees are wearing the proper PPE and following all safety and quality guidelines and requirements
• Additionalassignments and participation on committeesand inteams as needed.
• Other duties andprojects asassigned

WORK EXPERIENCES

• At least 3 years of applicable professional experience working with facility-wide master sanitation systems
• Prefer at least 3 years of experience in a supervisory/managerial role in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred SQF, HACCP, and PCQI certification
• Experience with SQF and GFSI and regulatory audits and inspections
• Knowledge of sanitation and cleaning practices and procedures
• Preferred knowledge of SAP, work order creation

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited college/university isrequiredOR a High School Diploma (or GED) and 4 years of equivalent work experience; an advanced degree in a related field of discipline from an accredited college university is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Leads a group of hourly/ union sanitation workers.
• Trains and develop direct reports
• Sets challenging and productive goals for his/her team and holds them accountable
• Coaches and guides direct reports on performance issues
• Conducts periodic meetings with direct reports to keep the team informed of current problems, changes and new developments in the business unit and company
• Monitors work productivity and recommend and implement changes to improve work productivity
• Plans, schedules, and assigns schedules in UKG-Kronos
• Coordinates workflow and procedures to maximize service
• Administers all policies and procedures set forth by FCC

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Teamwork/Collaboration -Must be able to work effectively in a multi-tasking work environment, and be familiar with master sanitation systems and food cleaning standards
• Working Independently & Efficiently- Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision and have the ability to interact positively with others within the department and management team
• Leadership- Must be able to lead the Sanitation program and team to meet strategic goals
• Planning and Organizing- Strong organization, planning and decision making abilities
• Analytical Skills- Ability to evaluate and make deductions based on information. Ability to track and report on data
• Communication Skills- excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Problem-Solving & Opportunity Identification- Ability to problem solve with groups of people
• Ethics & Integrity- High degree of personal integrity at all times
• Execution- Attentive to detail with a demonstrated ability to deliver to facilitate business and team success. Track record of high-performance
• Judgment/Decision-Making- Ability to think through issues and make appropriate decisions, often with limited information

LOCATION OF ROLE

• South Bay, Florida

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.