Manager- Sanitation

Pay Range - $80,168.40 - $104,759.00

General Summary: Designs, directs and manages the Sanitation program in accordance with company policies and government regulations to maintain a sanitary environment and the manufacture of the highest quality products. 

Benefits and Culture  

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.

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Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Sanitation Department and works in collaboration with other department managers to ensure that established procedures are adhered to.

2. Develops and maintains the company’s new and existing equipment cleaning SOP’s.

3. Provides coaching and training for direct reports to ensure good understanding of the company’s SSOP, Quality, SQF, Food Safety, and employee safety programs and standards.

4. Maintains entire facility in an Audit Ready status for any Third-Party audits, or regulatory inspections.

5. Implements strategies to improve safety, increase efficiency, improve quality and ensure continuous improvement.

6. Develops and implements productivity strategies that effectively lower controllable costs of sanitation labor and operating supplies, while driving sanitation standard improvements.

7. Manages all chemical and sanitation supply usage and inventories and weekly reporting.

8. Works in conjunction with chemical supplier to ensure proper usage of all chemicals.

9. Holds the sanitation team accountable to expectations and acts when warranted.

10. Sets expectations and monitors performance of direct reports.

11. Schedules and prioritizes sanitation employee assignments to insure the timely completion of work and defined programs.

12. Leads and oversees the development, implementation, review and maintenance of the firm’s SSOP program.

13. Leads resolution of micro deficiencies (Environmental Monitoring Program).

14. Troubleshoots sanitation deficiencies and corrects concerns in an appropriate and timely fashion. 

15. Identifies gaps/opportunities for improvements specific to food safety and quality (i.e. sanitary equipment design).

16. Sets goals for sanitation specific to QA (pre-op and micro) and monitors performance.

17. Manages the execution of the master sanitation schedule.

18. Monitors SSOP, pre-op, and Environmental Monitoring Program; reports on trends and acts when warranted.

19. Maintains good relations with USDA inspectors.

20. Initiates sanitation Food Safety and Employee Safety training upon employee hiring and monitors for effectiveness, retraining as necessary. 

21. Encourages safety by insisting on a clean safe working environment, and that all employees are following prescribed safety procedures, including personal protective equipment and LOTO.

22. Informs Management of any food safety or quality issues or of any processes which have become non-compliant with specified requirements.

23. Schedules and conducts supervisor’s and Technicians annual reviews in a timely manner.

Job Specifications

1. 5+ years of food processing sanitation management or equivalent experience in quality assurance or food safety leadership. CIP experience is a plus.

2. Employee safety training experience/knowledge is required. 

3. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications.

4. Excellent verbal/written communication skills.

5. Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.

6. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 

7. Skill in organization and prioritization, and attention to detail.

8. Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.

9. Ability to select, coach, develop, engage, and retain a team of employees.

10. Ability to deal with people at all organizational levels and good analytical, organizational, planning, and oral and written communications skills are required.

Working Conditions

1. Refrigerated food manufacturing plant.

2. The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.

3. Frequent exposure to hazardous material and waste.

4. Frequent lifting, kneeling, and bending with items up to 80 lbs. is required.

5. Repetitive hand, wrist and finger activities.

6. Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.

This position is eligible for a bonus based on company goals/performance.

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves. 

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