Description

1. Sanitation Operations Management:
• Develop and implement comprehensive sanitation protocols, procedures, and guidelines to maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the facility.
• Oversee and manage daily sanitation activities, including cleaning, disinfection, waste management, and pest control, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to assess sanitation conditions, identify areas for improvement, and take necessary corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as production and quality assurance, to develop and implement effective sanitation schedules that minimize disruptions to operations.
• Maintain an inventory of sanitation supplies, equipment, and chemicals, ensuring their availability and proper storage.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the sanitation staff, including training, performance evaluation, and coaching, to ensure a high level of performance and adherence to sanitation protocols.
2. Regulatory Compliance:
• Stay up to date with local, state, and federal sanitation regulations and guidelines, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards.
• Develop and maintain accurate documentation and records related to sanitation operations, including cleaning schedules, inspection reports, training records, and regulatory compliance documents.
• Coordinate and assist in facilitating inspections and audits by regulatory agencies, addressing any findings or recommendations in a timely manner.
3. Quality Control and Continuous Improvement:
• Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure sanitation processes meet established standards and comply with quality assurance requirements.
• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to address any sanitation-related issues that may impact product quality and safety.
• Continuously evaluate sanitation operations and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in sanitation management, and recommend relevant improvements or upgrades.
4. Health and Safety:
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety by ensuring adherence to safety guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with the health and safety team to identify and address any sanitation-related hazards or risks.
• Investigate and report any accidents, incidents, or near misses related to sanitation operations, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Environmental Health, Public Health, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Proven experience in sanitation management, preferably in a manufacturing or food processing environment.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation regulations, including those specific to the industry.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team effectively.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proficient computer skills, including experience with sanitation management software and MS Office applications.
• Certifications in sanitation management or related fields are highly desirable.