Sanitation Manager

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Sanitation Manager Groveport, OH, US 15 days ago Requisition ID: 3231 Salary Range: $92,126.00 To $115,158.00 Annually Reports To: Plant Director FLSA Status: Exempt ROLE SUMMARY As the plant’s sanitation leader, the Sanitation Manager is responsible for strategic direction, execution and continuous improvement within the assigned facility. This role ensures the sanitation program is in compliance according to Ready-To-Eat standards, SQF, USDA, FDA, CFIA standards while driving a proactive sanitation and food safety culture. The incumbent holds end-to-end accountability for sanitation performance to include environmental monitoring, third‑party services and sanitation compliance site wide. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Lead, manage, coach, and provide direction to plant or third‑party sanitation team that promotes a culture of engagement, high performance, and career development. Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance leadership to ensure the production of safe, and high‑quality food products that meet/exceed customer and regulatory requirements. Direct ownership of sanitation program, master sanitation schedule and KPI’s. Implement and oversee training for shift associates that align with company standards, safety requirements and other regulatory requirements. Drive engagement, accountability, and a strong safety and food culture sitewide. Oversee equipment assembly in adherence with specific SOPs and Plant procedures, resulting in timely preparation of the facility for a visual Sanitation Pre‑Operational inspection. Responsible for ensuring associate adherence of safety standards, OSHA requirements and SKFG policies and procedures. Ensure effective onboarding and ongoing training in sanitation, GMPs, food safety, and chemical safety. Manage and adherence to Sanitation budget. Provide oversight of third‑party sanitation contractors (where applicable), chemical company and other vendors as applicable to the site. Evaluate vendor performance and leverage their technical expertise to achieve plant sanitation goals. Drive a preventive, risk‑based sanitation culture focused on eliminating contamination risks. Serve as key contributor to ensure site readiness for regulatory inspections and customer audits. Lead root cause investigations and CAPA for microbiological, chemical and physical hazards to ensure food safety compliance. Act as primary Sanitation lead during food safety incidents and crisis response. Drives continuous improvement of the program. Other duties as assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position supervises third shift SK Food Group Sanitation associates and oversees contractor sanitation execution (where applicable). QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or eight years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Chemical Hygiene/Safety preferred. Experience in Food Manufacturing, specifically Ready-To-Eat environments, is required. Experience in a USDA facility required. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS HACCP certificationand/or PCQI certification, Sanitation certification(s) completed with third‑party provider. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Knowledge of chemical use, including safety and disposal required. Knowledge of environmental monitoring and pathogen control. Basic math skills required. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area and volume. Technical writing skills required. Must be able to think logically, problem solve and troubleshoot. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment. Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite, is required. Must possess strong time management, people management, communication and organization skills. Must be a team player, able to coach and able to develop associates. Must possess an understanding of how equipment works and its design. WORKING CONDITIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach with hands and arms. The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The associate is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; taste or smell. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme cold (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. REQUIRED TRAINING This position requires training on Good Manufacturing Practices critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Training is also required on how to identify food safety issues such as temperature control, cross‑contamination, sanitation and cleanliness of the lines, etc., critical to the effective implementation of the Food Safety Plan and the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. #J-18808-Ljbffr