Sanitation Manager
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At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated toproviding The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill, Compeed, Solpadeine, NiQuitin, ACO, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging. Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to a blended-branded business to win in self-care. Description Overview The position is responsible for leading the implementation and execution of the Sanitation Program throughout the manufacturing facility. Work alongside QA to help implement and facilitate quality improvements across the plant. Provide leadership, industrial best practices and direction to the entire facility and serve as a technical liaison between departments. Maintain a positive work environment and ensure compliance with food safety and employee safety standards. Scope of the Role Develop, implement, and enhance training and programs for production personnel, including Master Sanitation Schedule, daily tasks, maintenance work schedule, production schedule, etc.Able to perform root cause analysis with strong investigative skills and the ability to implement corrective and preventive actionsProvide support for QA as a technical expert and lead troubleshooting efforts in order to find the root cause on OOS/OOT microbiological results in product and/or facility environment.Monitor employee safety practices and provide coaching and improvement ideas where necessary.Enforce the company safety policies and communicate the safety practices of employees (i.e. lock out tag out, safe lifting, safe use and handling of chemicals, maintain organized work areas, etc.).Work closely with QA during external and internal auditsMotivate, lead, and coach employees to meet sanitation standards and plant goals.Focus on continuous improvement and resolve issues by working with the various functions in the facility (safety, QA, operations, maintenance, etc.).Evaluate and manage chemicals in the plant and work closely with chemical supplier.Develop thorough understanding of CIP/COP program and continuously drive for enhancements to the program as well as conduct regular reviews of the CIP circuits to determine efficacy.Review the Sanitation Program for effectiveness and determine continuous improvement strategies for the program.Participate in spot inspections of employees cleaning practices, paperwork, cleaned equipment and work alongside QA in performing equipment inspections.Seek continued learning - Attend educational classes and seminars for self-improvement in technical skills as well as management & leadership skills Experience Required Able to work day, night and weekend shifts as required.Bachelor's of Science in Food Technology, Engineering, Microbiology, or other related field is required.Certified Sanitarian or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred.Understand and comply with government regulations relating to OSHA, FDA, and EPA.Strong, in depth knowledge of GMP, FSMA, HACCP, SQF, Environmental sanitation programs, Microbiology, Chemical Safety, Pest Control and Quality Systems.Experience with third party auditsThree years sanitation management experienceSanitation leadership and planning skillsProficient with computerExperience performing sanitation auditsKnowledge of Pest Control managementExperience with sanitary design including reviewing equipment for purchase and facility constructionExcellent written and oral communication skills Benefits We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo. Hybrid Working Approach We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles. We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of America's Best Employers by State 2024 . Find out more here Applicants please note: To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.) Thank you. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. Our full Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement is available on our main career site in English and Spanish and will be provided in other accessible forms for persons with disabilities. #DIV #weareperrigo #J-18808-Ljbffr