Sanitation Team Lead

Conagra Brands; Quincy (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Conagra Brands is hiring a Sanitation Manager responsible for maintaining sanitation standards in accordance with regulatory requirements. This role involves planning sanitation activities and improving processes in a dynamic production environment, ensuring food safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and a structured approach to sanitation management.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Mental wellbeing support

Bonus incentive opportunity

401(k) matching

Paid-time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work-schedules

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years related experience required.
• Understanding of government regulations (FDA, USDA).
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, execute, train, and monitor sanitation crew.
• Develop and maintain Master Cleaning Schedule and SSOPs.
• Conduct periodic inspections and audits.

Skills

Food Safety Guidelines

Good Manufacturing Practices

HACCP Plans

Total Productive Maintenance

Interpersonal Skills

Fluency in English

Microbial Knowledge

Proficient Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for sanitation requirements of machinery, equipment, and facilities. Develops and maintains plant sanitation programs and procedures. Collaborates with engineers, suppliers, contractors and plant partners to ensure a clean and sterile facility. Assures compliance with regulatory agencies in regard to sanitation requirements and the use of cleaning and exterminating agents. Responsible for managing and owning various functions of the business and creating an engaged and team oriented work force in order to improve sanitation results.

Position Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, execute, train, and monitor plant sanitation crew, processes, and methods
• Plan and execute daily, weekly, and periodic plant wide cleaning and sanitation activity
• Develop and maintains the plant Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS), the Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) per USDA regulations, the Plant Improvement Plan (PIP), and Environmental Swabbing Program
• Work with management for constant improvement of sanitation processes
• Conduct periodic plant inspections and audits, tracking progress of corrective actions
• Responsible for reporting any food safety issues to supervision.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Complete understanding of Food Safety Guidelines/Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safe practices and procedures
• Complete understanding of HACCP Plans
• Understanding of government regulations (FDA, USDA)
• Understanding of Clean In Place (CIP) and Clean Out Place (COP) systems
• Familiar with Fundamentals of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English
• Large organization/corporate experience
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to read measurements
• Microbial knowledge is recommended
• Minimum of 3 years related experience

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation:

Pay Range:$63,000-$93,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity.Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye , Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.