Pilgrim's Careers

Description

1. Sanitation Operations Management:
• Develop and implement sanitation protocols, procedures, and guidelines to maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
• Oversee daily sanitation activities, including cleaning, disinfecting, waste management, and pest control, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular inspections to assess sanitation conditions, identify potential issues, and address them promptly.
• Maintain inventory of sanitation supplies, equipment, and chemicals, and coordinate with vendors for timely procurement.
• Train and supervise sanitation staff, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback to ensure optimal performance and adherence to sanitation protocols.
• Monitor and manage the budget for sanitation operations, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and safety.
2. Regulatory Compliance:
• Stay updated with local, state, and federal sanitation regulations and guidelines, ensuring the facility's compliance and implementing necessary changes as required.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and documentation related to sanitation operations, including cleaning schedules, inspection reports, and training records, to demonstrate compliance and facilitate audits.
3. Quality Control and Safety:
• Implement quality control measures to ensure sanitation processes meet established standards.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to address any sanitation-related issues affecting product quality and safety.
• Promote a culture of safety by enforcing safety guidelines, providing training on safe work practices, and promptly addressing any safety concerns or incidents.
4. Continuous Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement initiatives to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability of sanitation operations.
• Stay informed about industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in sanitation management, and recommend relevant improvements or upgrades.

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Environmental Health, Public Health, or a related field. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 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 skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team effectively.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality control and compliance.
• 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.
• Certification in sanitation management or related fields is desirable.