Sanitation Manager
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company - San Leandro, CA
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The Sanitation Manager must possess educational background and technical aptitude as it relates to food plant sanitation programs, chemical handling and Food Safety programs. A general knowledge of Food and environmental microbiological testing as well as preventative measures including sanitary design and automated sanitation and efficiency is required.Salary: $90228 - $117317 yearIn conjunction with the QA Director, develops and implements sanitation program, policies, plans and processes to ensure that sanitary performance meets company standards as well asSupports Food Safety requirement towards regulatory complianceOversee the cleaning and sanitization of equipment, surfaces, utensils and plant environment by providing direction, working 'hands on' to motivate and provide technical support to all sanitation employees and other plant employees as required.Plan sanitation requirements and activities by establishing priorities, scheduling, assigning work and communicating with sanitation staff and key stakeholders frequently and regularly within timelinesAudit and report non-compliance and take corrective actions to assure compliance to all quality assurance food safety requirements on a regular and daily basisMonitor, update Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and participate in audits.Accountable for the result and action plan of sanitation auditsManages annual sanitation plan, budget forecast and performanceManage sanitation Chemical supply and inventoryEnsure that the plant is cleaned daily and ready to start production on timeLead regular Sanitation meetings with Operations, Maintenance and QADevelop and execute training to meet all job requirements and ensure compliance with all company and regulatory requirementsOrder, manage inventory and safely store sanitation agents and cleaning substancesTrack and trend critical sanitation metrics (micro swabs ATP swabs, pre op deficiencies) to measure performance and achieve improvements while maintaining all standardsSupport and execute the Company's Food Safety programs at the facility in conjunction with Quality Assurance, Microbiology and Food Safety. Provide input on sanitation excellence across the organization.Support and promote the company's health and safety program, maintain a safe working environment and ensure continued compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety ActMaintain a safe work environment.Identify continuous improvement and excellence opportunities within the function across people, process, systems and technology.Partner with other functions to build the right capability within sanitation and across all levels within operations, maintenance and quality.Other responsibilities as required.
Created: 2025-02-23