Location: Burleson,TX, USA
JOB SUMMARY: Overall leader of Plant Sanitation including setting the vision for overall Plant sanitation, developing strategy to deliver sustainable sanitation results while driving continuous improvement to meet GSF objectives, to achieve a high level of customer satisfaction, and comply with established regulations for food safety and sanitation standards.
Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Leads the facility in developing & maintaining an effective Sanitation program, including Plant sanitation vision, sanitation strategy, Master Sanitation Schedules & SSOPs. (20%)2. Develops and monitors sanitation KPIs - leading and lagging indicator metrics to embed sustainability and continuous improvement into Plant sanitation. (5%)3. Strategically partners with 3rd party chemical provider on industry best practice sanitation methods and installs at Plant.4. Monitors the daily activities of assigned staff, providing instructions and performance feedback to ensure that productivity and quality objectives are met or exceeded. (10%)5. Collaborates with Engineering and Maintenance departments to ensure that all new equipment installation is validated against performance criteria to ensure that the overall process is not adversely impacted and that all food safety/sanitary design requirements are met. (10%)6. Ensures the facility meets sanitary design requirements and recommends changes as needed. (5%)7. Serves as the Sanitation SME for the facility. (5%)8. Reviews and analyzes sanitation related data and information to compile reports and presents them to Sr. Management team focusing on root cause analysis and best practice data. (5%)9. Drives improvements, cost reduction and increased efficiencies and effectiveness in the sanitation programs. (10%)10. Ensures all CIP systems are validated and conducts Sanitation audits to ensure the overall program is effective. (10%)11. Evaluates sanitation investment opportunities for capital planning purposes. (5%)12. Investigates and troubleshoots Sanitation related issues and ensures timely completion & verification of related corrective actions. (5%)13. Ensures the execution of the sanitation training program to promote smooth operations, enhance their understanding of GSF policies and objectives, and to ensure compliance with established production policies and procedures. (5%)14. Leads and participates in divisional network teams to advance sanitation. (5%)15. Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Manages 1 Sanitation Manager, up to 3 supervisors and 30 hourly associates Ability to lead by influencing. Possess a facilitative style of management.
PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
Productivity/sanitation standards: cleanliness Productivity/quality standards: energy, water, and chemical conservation Productivity/quality standards: continuous product/process improvement Staffing, training, scheduling, and utilization Records management Inventory Start-up efficiencies Budget Cost containment Compliance with regulatory requirements Teamwork within the department and across departments Customer satisfaction Vendor relations Safety standards and procedures: employees Safety standards and procedures: equipment
Qualifications:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and experience equivalent to:
Education/Certification:Bachelors degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related areas from an accredited university.Experience:Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in a food manufacturing environment with Sanitation management or supervisory experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert): Food processing and formulation concepts and techniques (J) Continuous Improvement techniques (J) Sanitation concepts and techniques (E) Sanitary Design (E) Chemical properties of sanitizers (E) OSHA, SSOP, SDS, FDA/FSMA sanitation preventive controls regulatory requirements (E) Supervisory concepts and procedures (E) Food processing equipment (J) Budgetary concepts and procedures (J) Food safety concepts and techniques (E) PC word processing/spreadsheet software (J)
Skill and ability to:
Supervise and motivate employees in a team-based environment Identify problems or irregularities for early resolution Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writing Communicate and coordinate effectively with internal and external customers Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service Act in accordance with GSFs Values and Creed Work night shifts