Sanitation Program Support Manager New Waverly, NY

Hydrite Chemical Co.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% Retirement Contribution

Wellness incentive: $600 per year

2 weeks front-loaded PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. is seeking a field sanitation specialist to deliver chemical sanitation solutions in food or beverage processing environments.

You will listen to customers, assess needs, and propose improvements that enhance quality, productivity, and profitability. Responsibilities include training customers, growing the business within accounts, proactively managing sanitation programs, and collaborating with the Regional Sales Manager to meet annual goals.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Food/Dairy Science or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Experience in food/beverage industry or customer service preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; Spanish proficiency valued.

Responsibilities

• Train customers on proper sanitation techniques and their importance for safe food and beverage quality.
• Provide direction and leadership to grow business within your account.
• Manage sanitation programs proactively and consultatively.
• Focus on process improvement in Quality, Employee and Food Safety and Cost.
• Prepare written service and usage reports as requested by customers/managers.
• Identify and facilitate corrective actions on-site immediately.
• Work with the Regional Sales Manager to meet annual goals and objectives.
• Build strong customer relationships from production floor to executive office.
• Participate in regulatory and safety training as required; ensure RCRA compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Spanish proficiency

English proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Training ability

Problem solving

Time management

Report writing

Driving

Education

BS Degree in Food/Dairy Science or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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
• 2 Weeks of Front Loaded PTO
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first 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.

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.