Sanitation Manager

Sanitation Manager

The Sanitation Manager in our food manufacturing facility is responsible for overseeing the sanitation of the production facility environment, equipment, and warehouse. Ensuring compliance with food safety standards and leading a team of sanitation team members. This role is critical to maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the facility to prevent contamination, ensure the quality of food products, and comply with regulatory requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Technical liaison between factory personnel, sanitation chemical supplier, Corporate Quality Assurance, and any third-party supporting provider.

- Develop, implement, and maintain the sanitation program, including cleaning schedules MSS, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and sanitation practices

- Partner with chemical suppliers to provide chemical safety training, which meets all requirements of Tandem Foods Environmental, Health and Safety programs

- Work with the plant leadership team to ensure all sanitation programs and systems are implemented

- Ensure compliance with the Tandem Foods Sanitation Policy and Pest Control Standard

- Partner and execute cleaning verification and validation programs to prove effectiveness of the sanitation program and sanitation standard operating procedures

- Develop and provide technical expertise for managing and troubleshooting environmental pathogen monitoring programs

- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, including FSMA, HACCP, and other relevant local, state, and federal requirements

- Monitor and verify the effectiveness of the sanitation processes, including conducting regular audits and inspections

- Manage and maintain sanitation documentation, including post sanitation cleaning logs, audit reports, and corrective action preventative action records

- Implement and train including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.

Education/Qualification Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Environmental Health, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in sanitation management within the food manufacturing industry

- Strong knowledge of food safety standards, including HACCP, FSMA, and GMP

- Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to train and motivate staff

- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with sanitation management software

- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed

Work Environment/Physical Demand

- Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to cleaning chemicals, moving machinery, and varying temperatures

- Physical demands include standing for extended periods, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds

- Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required during sanitation activities

Safety & Food Safety:

- Ensure that all sanitation activities comply with OSHA and company safety standards

- Conduct risk assessments and implement preventive measures to minimize the risk of contamination and foodborne illness

- Work closely with Quality Assurance and Production teams to resolve sanitation-related issues promptly and effectively