Sanitation Program Support Manager New Bakersfield, CA

Hydrite Chemical Co.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Wellness incentive

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. is seeking a Field Service Sanitation Specialist to provide chemical sanitation solutions in food/beverage environments. You will train customers, lead sanitation programs, and collaborate with the Regional Sales Manager to meet goals.

Travel overnight throughout Southern California is required. A BS in a related field is preferred, with strong English/Spanish communication and Excel/Word skills. Company car provided. 401k and comprehensive benefits available.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Food/Dairy Science or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Experience in the food/beverage industry or customer service role preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record (company car provided).
• Ability to write, speak, and understand Spanish proficiently.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Train customers on proper sanitation techniques and their importance for producing safe, wholesome food and beverage quality.
• Provide direction and leadership - grow business within your account.
• Manage sanitation programs proactively and consultatively.
• Focus on process improvement in Quality, Employee and Food Safety and Cost.
• Determine, manage, articulate sequential steps necessary to meet program goals.
• Prepare written service / usage reports as requested by customers/managers.
• Provide continuous profit improvement opportunities for customers.
• Identify and facilitate corrective actions on-site immediately.
• Work closely with the Regional Sales Manager to meet annual goals and objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Spanish proficiency

English proficiency

Driver's license

Customer service

Sales aptitude

Education

BS in Food/Dairy Science or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
• Front Loaded Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible f irst day of the month following hire date.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide chemical sanitation solutions in a food or beverage processing environment. By taking time to listen and truly understanding your customer’s unique sanitation and process needs, you will be able to offer solutions that improve quality, create efficiencies, and increase both productivity and profitability.

Overnight travel is required throughout the Southern California region based on business needs.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Train customers on proper sanitation techniques and their importance for producing safe, wholesome food and beverage quality
• Provide direction and leadership - grow business within your account.
• Manage sanitation programs proactively and consultatively
• Focus on process improvement in Quality, Employee and Food Safety and Cost.
• Determine, manage, articulate sequential steps necessary to meet program goals.
• Prepare written service / usage reports as requested by customers/managers.
• Provide continuous profit improvement opportunities for customers.
• Identify and facilitate corrective actions on-site immediately.
• Work closely with the Regional Sales Manager to meet annual goals and objectives.
• Build strong customer relationships from the production floor to the executive office.
• Become a valued resource for your customers and their sanitation processes.
• Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor. Must be RCRA compliant.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the Regional Manager.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• BS Degree in, Food or Dairy Science, or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Experience in the food/beverage industry or customer service role preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record (company car provided)
• Ability to write, speak, and understand Spanish proficiently.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.