Senior Sanitation Manager

Senior Sanitation Manager - Fresh Plant GENERAL SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for directing the cleaning and sanitizing of the plant to maintain conformance to USDA standards within a schedule to ensure maximum operating time. BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES: + Oversees daily operations of the sanitation department. + Complies with, understands and enforces all company policies and standards. + Supervises, trains and develops sanitation employees. + Assists in performing regular housekeeping audits. + Develops sanitation procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), USDA and FDA regulations for all sanitation tasks. + Maintains GMP provisions and monitors employee practices that relate to cleanliness, sanitation and pest control. + Conducts safety training to comply with OSHA regulations and company standards. + Develops and implements new methods, procedures and systems to improve sanitation performance. + Maintains all pertinent records, reports and other paperwork as needed. + Partners with production and maintenance resources to meet plant objectives. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: + 5 years Sanitation experience in a related field. + 5 years supervisory or managerial experience preferred. + Computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel). + SAP experience preferred. + Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external partners. + Ability to work other days/hours as needed. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: High School Diploma/GED required. Typically requires a Bachelor ' s degree in a related field. EOE/V et/Disabled