Site Sanitation Manager - 3rd Shift

Perdue Farms; Lewiston Woodville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Sanitation Manager to lead sanitation efforts at their Lewiston facility. This role is crucial in implementing and managing sanitation standards while ensuring compliance with USDA and FDA regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sanitation management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. You will be responsible for overseeing sanitation programs, training staff, and ensuring a safe working environment. Join a company committed to innovation and excellence in food safety, where your expertise will make a significant impact on operational success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing sanitation programs in USDA/FDA regulated facilities.
• PCQI and 6 Sigma certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of sanitation standards and compliance.
• Coordinate activities to ensure sanitation objectives are met.

Skills

Sanitation Management

Food Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sanitation Management Software

Job description

Job Function: Other Professional Careers

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

We are actively recruiting for an experienced Sanitation Manager for our Lewiston Harvest facility. This position will directly report to the Director of Operations with a dotted line to the Director of Sanitation. This person will be responsible for leading the implementation of the Perdue Farms Sanitation Standards, while meeting or exceeding Regulatory / GFSI requirements, and Sanitation Key Performance Indicators. The Site Sanitation Manager is also the technical liaison between the plant, corporate sanitation, and third-party sanitation providers (where applicable). Working in conjunction with the site supporting departments (Safety, FSQA, Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering), this person provides leadership and direction to identify, prevent and remediate Food Safety Risks, while leading a team of hourly and salaried associates ensuring safe, effective, and efficient execution of the Cleaning and Sanitation Process. This position will act as the primary interface with internal, external, customer and regulatory (USDA and/or FDA where applicable) inspectors regarding sanitation related non-conformance reports and corrective action plans, as well as to facilitate positive relations and pro-active management.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the implementation, management and compliance with Perdue Farms Sanitation Programs, Standards and Sanitation Key Performance Indicators, including but not limited to:
  • Sanitation Safety - Creating a safe working environment for sanitation personnel
  • Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS)
  • Periodic Cleaning for Infrastructure and Equipment (PIC & PEC)
  • Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP)
  • Monitoring Verification and Validation of the Cleaning Process (ATP, Indicators, Pathogens, Allergens, Adjacent Line Cleaning and Drain Cleaning)
  • Unplanned Water Events
  • Construction and Major Maintenance
  • Hygienic Design for Equipment and Infrastructure – Assessments
  • KPI timely reporting
  • Environmental Monitoring Program – associated with sanitation failures.
  • Reviewing the effectiveness of the Sanitation Program by completing gap analysis on an annual basis to provide continuous improvement for the sanitation program.
  • Development and Management of the Sanitation Manning (Supervisor, Leads, Sanitation Technicians) and department’s operating budget.
• Coordinates shift activities through planning and communication with site management, sanitation supervisors/leads, and sanitation technicians to ensure all sanitation objectives are accomplished in a timely, cost-effective, and safe manner.
• Partners with supporting departments to deliver Environmental Hygiene by following and ensuring strict enforcement of Perdue Farms Standards, USDA, FSIS, FDA, GFSI, OSHA and customer requirements.
• Leads or participates in the planning and implementation of process improvements, monitors improvement metrics and solves for reoccurring failures (USDA, FSQA, etc.) by applying Hygienic Design Principles and Standards to develop CAPA’s to mitigate FS risks.
• Provides Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly direction and goals setting for Sanitation Supervisors. Mentors, coaches and trains/cross-trains employees to encourage career development. Provides consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement, while demonstrating compliance with Perdue Farms Values and Leadership Behaviors. Manage and evaluate the Sanitation staff by conducting performance evaluations, and administration of performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis.

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology, or related field, and 5 years of proven experience in managing Sanitation Programs in USDA / FDA / GFSI regulated facilities. Without degree, must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

The Ideal candidate will have/be:

• PCQI preferred – not required.
• 6 Sigma certification preferred – not required.
• Proficient in Windows based PC and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate well to a wide range of constituents and ability to function well as a member of a team.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, Holidays and overtime as needed.
• Experience utilizing, managing, and affecting a formal, documented Master Sanitation System/Program.

Sanitation and Hygienic Design Proficiency

• Fundamental of sanitation requirements such as MSS, SSOP, MVV, GFSI (BRC, SQF), USDA, FDA, FSMA.
• Hygienic Design Principles and Standards AMI, 3A, NSF, EHEDGE, ANSI, Etc.
• Clean In Place / Assisted Cleaning Systems / Clean Out of Place Immersion Tanks, Equipment Relocation, Descaling, Cleaning and Passivating of New and Repaired Equipment.
• Training development using MS office or other software such as Alchemy.
• Project review and commissioning OQ, PQ, DQ, IQ.
• Development of site-specific SLA with the Cleaning Contractors, Chemical and IPM providers to maximize service.
• Basic Statistical Analysis to review data and determine trends.
• Basic knowledge of Management of Change (MOC) execution.

Regulatory and Auditing Schemes - Requirements Proficiency

• Capable of incorporating applicable USDA / FDA /FSMA requirements into plant procedures as appropriate e.g., SSOP, NR’s responses, non-conformances responses, etc.
• Knowledge of GFSI (BRC, SQF, FSSC 2200).
• Proficient on GMP's as it pertains to Pre-Requisite Programs to maintain Hygienic food manufacturing equipment and infrastructure to include Facilities; Production Equipment; Cleaning and Sanitation; Personal Hygiene; Receiving, Storage and Shipping; Traceability and Recall; Pest Control and Allergen Controls.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
• When in a plant environment: Exposure primarily consists of wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces. May be exposed to temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity. May handle product 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. May be exposed to noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db. May be exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing facility. Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.