Sanitation Manager in Columbia SC

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Prepare and manage the Sanitation department budget.
• Coach and mentor Sanitation department employees.
• Manage appropriate man-hours (staffing and duration) to complete effective sanitation processes.
• Responsible for verification of sanitation documentation, training and development of the sanitation team, and process improvement of systems and procedures.
• Ensure 100% compliance with Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Report Sanitation activities in Time and Scope to the plant’s management team
• Develop, implement, and enforce plant Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPS); maintain SQF Policies and procedures and the Sanitation Procedure Manual.
• Act as liaison with federal and state agencies to ensure plant regulatory compliance.
• Compile, generate and demonstrate Sanitation audit results, SQF audit results and environmental data to management
• Ensure approved chemicals and processes for all sanitation functions and SSOP’s are always adhered to.
• Direct and maintain daily Sanitation documentation to verify activities.
• Responsible for safety of all Sanitation personnel. Ensure that safety policies are always adhered to.
• Document corrective action for all deficiencies noted on SQF, preoperational and corporate audits.
• Manage cross-functional relationships and influence with operations and maintenance to drive food safety and sanitation objectives
• Other duties as assigned.





 
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JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years in food industry; experience in Sanitation, Quality or Technical Support in a Manufacturing environment; additional supervisory experience preferred. Experience in developing/building Sanitation systems or work experience in an organization with strong Sanitation and Food Safety systems. Experience with fresh, perishable products a plus.





 
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• SKILLS: Working knowledge of food technology, processing and microbiology. Strong understanding of GMPs, HACCP and Federal/State food regulations. Strong computer/statistical skills particularly as related to data collection, manipulation and reporting. Working knowledge of SPC/SQC. Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal). Ability to communicate and work with diverse workforce.