DSJ Global | Plant Sanitation Manager (DAY SHIFT)

A global player in the Food Manufacturing space is seeking a specific talent to lead the Sanitation function within their state-of-the-art facility in the Bay Area. Reporting directly to the Quality Director, this individual will serve as a crucial member of the plant leadership team with a lot of visibility to the executive team as well. The Plant Sanitation Manager will have the following responsibilities:Facilitate and promote a world-class sanitation-focused culture.Devise solutions to address and improve existing issues.Develop, implement, and uphold operational KPIs, SOPs, best practices, and processes to foster an effective Sanitation program.Manage chemical inventory level Drive cross-functional collaboration with other department heads such as Quality, Plant Leadership, Maintenance and Safety to drive synergy across sanitation schedule. Facilitate regular sanitation meetings to ensure alignment Ensure sanitation schedule is conducive to meeting production goals, maintenance shut downs and other schedules Address strategic and operational challenges by applying quantitative modeling and analysis to profitability assessment, supply chain engineering, transportation optimization, strategic network design, inventory management strategies, and warehousingdistribution operations.Apply industry best practices to ensure all company policies and procedures are aligned.Participate in audits as necessary to ensure best practices are upheld and operations align with company standards Operate with a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment. Manage resources accordingly to meet all deadlines.Verify that procedures and materials meet safety requirements.The ideal Plant Sanitation Manager candidate will have the following skill set:Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a similar technical field preferred; years of experience might be considered in lieu of a degree.5+ years progressive Sanitation experience in a fast-paced dynamic manufacturing environment Experience maintaining chemical inventory Experience with Swabbing and testsPest control experience a plus Leadership or people management experience a plus Food Production, Food Processing, CPG, or similarly regulated industry experience Experience with CIP procedures and best practicesHACCP or PCQI understanding Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and similar governmentregulatory best practices and standards. LEANSix Sigma Certifications are a plus.Proven track record of participating in successful sanitation audits.Root-cause analysis experience.

Created: 2025-01-16