Thomas Foods International, USA
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Under the supervision of the Sr. Technical Quality Services Manager, the Sanitation Manager would have oversight of all Sanitation practices and policies for all TFI Facilities. This would be mainly a daytime schedule, with some off hours required as needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sanitation Manager (FSQA) Develop, implement, and manage the plants sanitation programs for all Thomas Foods USA facilities Responsible for Creating and Maintaining Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Challenge all programs on a regular basis, maintaining a sense of urgency and being pro-active, with a continuous improvement mindset Maintain relevant sanitation knowledge base, working with suppliers of equipment, chemical companies, laboratories, and industry colleagues, organizations, and suppliers Ensure Thomas Foods USA sanitation programs and facilities are "best in class" Supervise, train, and develop sanitation employees Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Safety Programs (i.e. LOTO, MSDS), SSOPs Develop training materials to support sanitation programs, and document training schedule and employee training Direct and manage relationship with third-party sanitation to ensure success and compliance Assure that third-party sanitation is accountable to contractual agreement and meets performance expectations Develop and maintain metrics to measure performance, reporting to management of both third-party sanitation and Thomas Foods USA Conduct regular meetings with third-party sanitation management to review KPI's, address opportunities, and lead continuous improvement projects Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local food safety regulations Monitor sanitation programs to ensure facilities are compliant with USDA, FDA and GFSI standards Perform and document internal audits of facility, addressing any issues immediately Collect science-based data to identify opportunities in the facility and measure performance of sanitation programs Facilitate and lead customer visits, regulatory inspections, and audits as needed. Perform co-packer audits for compliance with USDA, FSA, and GFSI standards Manage the sanitation departments budget Oversight of Departmental costs including but not limited to daily operations, labor and contract. Seek continuous improvement of YOY performance, negotiating contracts and acting with Thomas Foods USA best interests in mind (cost/benefit) Drive continuous improvement initiatives Collect and analyze sanitation performance data Develop and manage KPI's Report performance Identify areas for improvement, develop plan to address gaps, implement solutions, and measure performance Lead project teams to ensure successful completion, then measuring and reporting performance Cross-functional collaboration Work with production, quality assurance, maintenance, and other departments to address sanitation and food safety issues Improve processes Maintain overall plant readiness Provide technical guidance and expertise on sanitary design, cleaning methods, and environmental monitoring
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, preferred Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in sanitation and operations within the food manufacturing or processing industry. English Spanish Bilingual Preferred Strong knowledge of sanitation chemicals, methods, and regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, GMP, SSOP, HACCP GFSI, Audit Programs Experience managing cross-functional teams and overseeing both sanitation and production operations. Proficient in Microsoft Office and production/sanitation record-keeping systems. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, databases, and reporting tools.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sanitation Manager (FSQA) Develop, implement, and manage the plants sanitation programs for all Thomas Foods USA facilities Responsible for Creating and Maintaining Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Challenge all programs on a regular basis, maintaining a sense of urgency and being pro-active, with a continuous improvement mindset Maintain relevant sanitation knowledge base, working with suppliers of equipment, chemical companies, laboratories, and industry colleagues, organizations, and suppliers Ensure Thomas Foods USA sanitation programs and facilities are "best in class" Supervise, train, and develop sanitation employees Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Safety Programs (i.e. LOTO, MSDS), SSOPs Develop training materials to support sanitation programs, and document training schedule and employee training Direct and manage relationship with third-party sanitation to ensure success and compliance Assure that third-party sanitation is accountable to contractual agreement and meets performance expectations Develop and maintain metrics to measure performance, reporting to management of both third-party sanitation and Thomas Foods USA Conduct regular meetings with third-party sanitation management to review KPI's, address opportunities, and lead continuous improvement projects Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local food safety regulations Monitor sanitation programs to ensure facilities are compliant with USDA, FDA and GFSI standards Perform and document internal audits of facility, addressing any issues immediately Collect science-based data to identify opportunities in the facility and measure performance of sanitation programs Facilitate and lead customer visits, regulatory inspections, and audits as needed. Perform co-packer audits for compliance with USDA, FSA, and GFSI standards Manage the sanitation departments budget Oversight of Departmental costs including but not limited to daily operations, labor and contract. Seek continuous improvement of YOY performance, negotiating contracts and acting with Thomas Foods USA best interests in mind (cost/benefit) Drive continuous improvement initiatives Collect and analyze sanitation performance data Develop and manage KPI's Report performance Identify areas for improvement, develop plan to address gaps, implement solutions, and measure performance Lead project teams to ensure successful completion, then measuring and reporting performance Cross-functional collaboration Work with production, quality assurance, maintenance, and other departments to address sanitation and food safety issues Improve processes Maintain overall plant readiness Provide technical guidance and expertise on sanitary design, cleaning methods, and environmental monitoring
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, preferred Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in sanitation and operations within the food manufacturing or processing industry. English Spanish Bilingual Preferred Strong knowledge of sanitation chemicals, methods, and regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, GMP, SSOP, HACCP GFSI, Audit Programs Experience managing cross-functional teams and overseeing both sanitation and production operations. Proficient in Microsoft Office and production/sanitation record-keeping systems. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, databases, and reporting tools.