Sanitation Manager

The Sanitation Manager is a solutions oriented position responsible for effectively supervising and controlling the cleaning and sanitation of processing equipment, utensils and the entire plant environment. The incumbent is responsible for the development, implementation, execution and evaluation of the Sanitation Program (daily, non daily activities) and taking corrective action to prevent product contamination. He/she is must ensure all cleaning and sanitation is executed in compliance with GMPs, Safety, WHMIS, HACCP, CFIA and AMI “Principles of Sanitary Design” in addition to corporate standards.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, motivate and provide direct leadership to the salaried and hourly sanitation staff

• Manage Sanitation operating budget

• Oversee the cleaning and sanitization of equipment, surfaces, utensils and plant environment by providing direction, working ‘hands on’ to motivate and provide technical support to all sanitation employees and other plant employees as required

• Plan sanitation requirements and activities by establishing priorities, scheduling, assigning work and communicating with sanitation staff and key stakeholders frequently and regularly within timelines

• Audit and report non-compliance and take corrective actions to assure compliance to all quality assurance food safety requirements on a regular and daily basis

• Plan, actively engage, communicate and provide direction with respect to Sanitation and related activities in all programs such as Quality Assurance/Food Safety, HACCP, Master Brand, Employee Relations, Health and Safety Programs etc.

• Monitor, update Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and participate in audits

• Accountable for the result and action plan of sanitation audits

• Hire, orientate, train (one on one, or group training), develop, coach, discipline, respond to employee suggestions and concerns, provide feedback, administer sanitation employee time and attendance records and recognize employees in a timely manner

• Develop and execute training to meet all job requirements and ensure employee compliance with all company and regulatory requirements

• Order, manage inventory and safely store sanitation agents and cleaning substances

• Measure performance and achieve improvements while maintaining all standards

• Liase /work with 3rd party sanitation contractors and chemical supplier Technical staff to trouble shoot and eliminate root cause issues of non conformities

• Support and execute the Company’s Food Safety programs at the facility in conjunction with Quality Assurance, Microbiology and Food Safety. Provide input on sanitation excellence across the organization

• Support and promote the company’s health and safety program, maintain a safe working environment and ensure continued compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and JHSC recommendations

• Other responsibilities as required

POSITION OUTCOMES:

1. Meet/exceed CFIA FSEP/HACCP Requirements

2. Meet/exceed Company wide/Corporate Standards

3. Meet/exceed Food Safety & Product Assurance Metrics (FS-PAM) and requirements

4. Meet/exceed Leadership and Staff Performance requirements i.e. actively promote

Sanitation in the plant at all levels; hiring, training and development, employee relations etc.

5. Meet/exceed Safety Scorecard targets

Preferred Hiring Criteria

Function Manufacturing/Operations Years Exp 3 - 5 years

Education Certificate/License/Diploma Travel No travel

Additional Language None

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION:

• Relevant Post secondary education

• 2 years supervisory experience

• Knowledge and experience with Sanitation as it relates to Food Safety

• Aptitude for continuous learning

• Must be flexible to work varying shifts and weekends

• 2 years experience in food processing facility

• Demonstrated ability to forge partnerships with multiple cross-functional areas, (ie. Operations, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Food Safety) to enhance efficiency and productivity

• Proven leadership abilities

• Able to manage and build a team independently

• Detail and results oriented

• Very strong interpersonal skills

• Strong ability to communicate (i.e. read, speak and write) in English

• Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel and Word).

• Knowledge of industry related quality systems and inspection programs, cleaning systems (CIP, COP) and chemicals

• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, WHMIS, First Aid, Food Safety, Basic Food Microbiology, Lock Out and Tag Out, and Health and Safety Regulations

• Able to work in cold, humid or wet manufacturing environment, work with chemicals and stand/walk a lot

• Experience working in a unionized plant

Will consider combination of equivalent experience, skills and education

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