Sanitation Manager

Leipsic, OH

This position provides direction and leadership in the area of sanitation, plant hygiene and pest control at a manufacturing facility. This associate will provide support to the site by supervising and coordinating activities of contractors and associates engaged in duties concerned with food safety, cleaning and sanitation that enable the reliable delivery of products. This position also supports plant profitability by leading sanitation efficiency, including development of more efficient cleaning methods, developing standard work, training, cleaning validation and identification of operational savings. This role will be responsible for leading and developing a team of direct reports.

Additional Information

• Leads Food Safety & Sanitation Initiatives
• Drives strategy, development, implementation, and sustainability of the cleaning and sanitation program
• Technical expert implementing new and creative technologies, processes, and procedures that reduce microbiological risk and product contamination
• Self-driven educator who remains abreast of the latest industry advances and leverages this insight & fellow experts to current situation
• Critical Microbial and Infestation Mitigation of Place and Process
• Sanitary Design Expert and Consultant
• Lead Root Cause Analyst for Plant Hygiene issues/incidents
• Master Sanitation Schedule Ownership/Governance and Auditing
• Active member of Site's Food Safety/HACCP Team

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of manufacturing procedures to include but not limited to receiving commodities, all aspects of processing, packaging and distribution operations
• Knowledge of production equipment, site layout, sanitation, pest control, quality systems and preventive maintenance and their application within a food production facility
• Knowledge and general acumen of applicable allergen, chemical cleaning, cleaning validation and verification and sanitary design
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with SDS, PPE, Chemical and Safety programs and requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Quality related Sciences.
• Preferable 3 years Line management experience with a demonstrated ability and desire to work with people, both individually as well as in teams
• 5-8 years of experience in driving a robust and sustainable sanitation program in CPG manufacturing
• Must have a working knowledge of Food and Drug Laws, OSHA requirements, etc.
• Broad understanding of major functions within a plant and the ability to work directly with individuals at all levels and functions
• Willingness to complete specific college, integrated pest management, and microbiological courses as required to carry out the functions of the role
• Degree or relevant experience required. Bachelor's Degree preferred (Engineering, Applied Sciences, Food Science, or relevant Technical degree)
• Experience in food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing industry preferred
• Understanding of microbiological organisms and their impact on process design, sanitary design and sanitation
• Working knowledge of Food and Drug Laws, OSHA requirements, etc

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.