Sanitation Manager

*Sanitation Manager * The Sanitation Manage is responsible for leading the implementation of the Minerva Dairy Sanitation Program throughout the manufacturing plant.
*This position is/does * * The technical liaison between the plant, management, and the chemical company.
* Provides leadership and direction to the entire plant on all shifts including receiving, production, pasteurization and packaging in cleaning processes include CIP, COP, and Manual Scrubbing *Essential Functions & Responsibilities* * Oversee and lead the implementation of the program compliant to the ODA, SQF and FDA.
* Provide leadership and training for production personnel to complete production line, CIP and facility sanitation as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule - Daily Tasks- Maintenance Work Schedule - and Production Schedule.
* Technical liaison between factory personnel and sanitation chemical supplier.
* Create a safe working environment for personnel working in sanitation - maintain chemical safety procedures and SDS's - work with chemical supplier to provide chemical handling training- provide leadership in enhancing chemical training beyond what chemical supplier provides - and meet all requirements of the Minerva Dairy Environmental – Health - and Safety program.
* Create a structured and orderly chemical storage and sanitation supply area in the factory.
* Review the effectiveness of Sanitation Program on an annual basis for effectiveness and provide continuous improvement for the sanitation program at the factory level.
* Manage the Internal Cleaning and Sanitation Audit Program to ensure compliance to the SQF Code.
* Initiate and execute cleaning verification and validation programs to prove effectiveness of Sanitation program.
* Manage and evaluate the Sanitation Staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development - etc.
* Develop and manage the department's chemical budget.
* Other duties as assigned.
*Expected Experience & Required Skills * * Experience in manufacturing and supervisory role * Certified Sanitarian * Knowledge in HACCP- Microbiology- Sanitation- Chemical Safety- Pest Control- and Quality Systems.
* Understand and comply with government regulations relating to OHSA- FDA- USDA- ODA and EPA.
* Knowledge of Pasteurization HTST equipment *Work Environment & Schedule * * This position is considered a Manufacturing Plant Environment postion with heavy machinery and equipment.
* Additionally - this role requires shifts - weekends- and all required overtime as needed.
*Physical Requirements * * Physical demands include but not limited to Occasional - activity or condition sustained up to one-half of working hours; upright stance - keyboard or text input; Sedentary - occasionally exerting 0 - 10 lbs.
of force; limited movement from workstation for brief periods of time.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.
00 - $85,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday * Overtime * Weekends as needed License/Certification: * Driver's License (Preferred) Work Location: In person