Sanitation Team Manager II

• Lead and motivate the sanitation team to meet and exceed performance standards and achieve optimal sanitation effectiveness
• Provides direct supervision, coaching and performance management to salaried team members
• Assess and evaluate all sanitation functions
• Communicate clear expectations regarding sanitation and food safety standards
• Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation and MSS plan
• Conduct regular team meetings to align priorities, address challenges, and recognize achievements
• Mentor and provide feedback to salaried direct report(s)
• Escalate, resolve, and find immediate solutions to sanitation deviations
• Ensure the 7 steps of sanitation are trained, always understood, and followed
• Thorough understanding of the chemicals used for effective cleaning
• Understanding how a CIP system operates
• In depth knowledge of pre-operational inspection procedures
• Knowledge of microorganisms that can contribute to food safety risk
• Oversee daily sanitation activities
• Identify opportunities for sanitation improvement
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and company safety policies
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Drive adherence to SSOPs and continuous improvement frameworks
• Ensure all documentation is accurately completed
• Develop and manage the budget for sanitation activities, labor and chemical usage
• Track chemicals spend weekly and monthly
• Identify cost reduction opportunities
• Fully understand and be able to teach all sanitation techniques
• Build a high-performing team by recruiting, training, and developing direct report(s) and line team members
• Foster a culture of leading with Company Purpose and Values
• Provide coaching and development opportunities
• Lead cross-functional training
• Ensure Team Manager I and hourly team proficiency in key tools and systems
• Collaborate with site leadership, maintenance, engineering, food safety and quality teams
• Partner with cross-functional teams
• Function as the primary point of contact who is responsible for sanitation related issues
• Engage in strategic planning with site leaders

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field (Engineering, Food Science, Technology, Math, Biology, etc.)
• Minimum 4 years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role, preferably in the food industry
• Multiple examples of building organizational capabilities (team skill proficiency improvements, team promotions)
• Multiple examples of solving issues to root cause and eliminating recurrence
• Multiple examples of delivering performance improvement in food safety and sanitation
• Developing, deploying and maintaining GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations
• Communication Skills – excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and presentation skills
• Interpersonal Skills - must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage cross functional support through influence
• Organizational Skills – must have excellent organizational skills to prioritize multiple projects with competing priorities
• Judgment/Decision Making – ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate business judgment and recommendations
• Computer Skills – working knowledge of Microsoft based software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

Developing, deploying and maintaining GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations