Senior Sanitation Manager

Pilgrim's; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical & Dental

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Annual bonus

Career development

Better futures

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Senior Sanitation Manager to direct the cleaning and sanitizing of the plant to meet USDA standards while maximizing operating time.

This role oversees sanitation staff, ensures GMP and regulatory compliance, and collaborates with production and maintenance to meet plant objectives. A strong background in sanitation management and safety training is essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years Sanitation experience in a related field.
• 5 years supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external partners.
• Ability to work other days/hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the sanitation department.
• Complies with, understands and enforces all company policies and standards.
• Supervises, trains and develops sanitation employees.
• Assists in performing regular housekeeping audits.
• Develops sanitation procedures according to GMP, USDA and FDA regulations for all sanitation tasks.
• Maintains GMP provisions and monitors employee practices that relate to cleanliness, sanitation and pest control.
• Conducts safety training to comply with OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Develops and implements new methods, procedures and systems to improve sanitation performance.
• Maintains all pertinent records, reports and other paperwork as needed.
• Partners with production and maintenance resources to meet plant objectives.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Supervisory experience

Communication

Flexible schedule

Microsoft Office

SAP

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Senior Sanitation Manager

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for directing the cleaning and sanitizing of the plant to maintain conformance to USDA standards within a schedule to ensure maximum operating time.

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees daily operations of the sanitation department.
• Complies with, understands and enforces all company policies and standards.
• Supervises, trains and develops sanitation employees.
• Assists in performing regular housekeeping audits.
• Develops sanitation procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), USDA and FDA regulations for all sanitation tasks.
• Maintains GMP provisions and monitors employee practices that relate to cleanliness, sanitation and pest control.
• Conducts safety training to comply with OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Develops and implements new methods, procedures and systems to improve sanitation performance.
• Maintains all pertinent records, reports and other paperwork as needed.
• Partners with production and maintenance resources to meet plant objectives.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years Sanitation experience in a related field.
• 5 years supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
• Computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external partners.
• Ability to work other days/hours as needed.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

High School Diploma/GED required. Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base Salary range of $90,005.00 - $109,356.00;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us:

Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision:

Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are:

Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance:

Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.