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Sanitation Manager
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See's Candies .
Work is Sweet!
'Quality without Compromise'
is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service. See's is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about providing great customer service.
The purpose of this position is to manage the Sanitation Department operations to maintain all manufacturing, packing, and distribution center facilities in a clean and food-safe condition at all times. This position oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of sanitation programs to meet company standards, as well as Federal FDA, state, and local regulatory requirements, including management of our integrated pest management program. Responsible for Department safety, budgeting, purchasing, cost control, and all aspects of personnel management in accordance with the union contract.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $90,000K - $110,000K per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Position Responsibilities
The Sanitation Manager is responsible for ensuring all food manufacturing and packaging equipment, infrastructure, and facilities meet sanitation, food safety, and regulatory compliance standards. This role safeguards product quality, consumer safety, and brand reputation.
A great Sanitation Manager goes beyond compliance to inspire, innovate, and lead a culture of excellence. Oversee, coordinate, and schedule all sanitation activities performed by the Sanitation and Operations staff in a way that maximizes efficiency, productivity, and safety of all Sanitation and Operations employees while fostering a team environment.
Supervise in accordance with the Union contract.
Provide leadership, training, and supervision to ensure all Sanitation activities are carried out safely and in accordance with See's safety policies, procedures, and safe work rules.
Ensure all safety incidents and near misses are reported and investigated to improve safety.
Participate in daily/weekly/monthly safety activities and meetings.
Supervise the process of cleaning and sanitizing all manufacturing, processing and warehousing areas. Identify, report, and resolve conditions or practices that compromise personal safety, food safety, or overall sanitation effectiveness.
Monitor and verify the effectiveness of the sanitation processes through daily post-sanitation (Pre-Op) inspection, coordination of the environmental monitoring program with QA teams, and trending of vital data obtained through environmental monitoring.
Provide continuous improvement training of the Sanitation Department staff in safe and effective sanitation practices. Supervise the training of employees undergoing department classification Training.
Develop and ensure compliance with all Sanitation Standard Operating procedures (SSOPs), Sanitation Checklists and Forms, and Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
Ensure that the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) adheres to Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
Specifically, the Sanitation Manager or designee must follow these practices by reviewing MSS documents for accuracy, signing, and dating them as verification.
Ensure the sanitation department is accountable for achieving the water savings and water conservation initiatives to reduce the use of water to clean equipment. Improving the cleaning processes with innovative dry methods to enhance food safety, protect equipment, and reduce water usage by training the sanitation team and transforming the operations with new dry-cleaning technologies.
Drive continuous improvement efforts by establishing site-level and enterprise-wide KPIs to track sanitation performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Lead cross-site projects that enhance water conservation, chemical optimization, and waste reduction—spearhead benchmarking and adoption of emerging sanitation technologies.
Manage 3rd party suppliers in the areas of Pest Management and Cleaning Chemicals to achieve agreed performance, service, and cost KPI and ensure all required training, programs, and documentation are in place and effective.
Implement and provide leadership in administering See's Safety Program and daily exercise program.
Participate and lead various meetings and employee training seminars, including department meetings, Hazard Communications, and Bloodborne Pathogens Training. Counsel employees, as needed, concerning attendance, performance, policies, procedures, and safety in accordance with the union contract.
Maintain proper documentation of programs, including Pest Management, Daily Cleaning Checklist, Master Sanitation Schedule, Training Records, and Chemical Inventory, etc. Manage the effectiveness of the sanitation programs of the packing plants and distribution centers.
Participate in the bi-monthly Food Safety audits of the facility performed by the cross-functional management team. Document findings in the areas of responsibility and follow up on corrective actions. Ensure facilities are always audit-ready. Supports implementation of new methods, procedures, and systems to improve quality and food safety.
Responsible for leading Food Safety and Quality efforts with the designated SQF Practitioner. Manage operations to comply with all applicable safety, food safety, and environmental laws and regulations, as well as Company safety policies, food safety, and quality procedures and standards.
Responsible for execution and adherence to pre-requisite programs as well as food security/defense programs. In the absence of the Sanitation Manager, the Sanitation Supervisor will assume plant responsibility under the leadership and guidance of the Senior Sanitation Manager, Director, and SVP of FSQA. Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage and organizational needs are met.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 5 years' experience in the management of a Sanitation or similar Department in a major food processing facility or related field.
Excellent management and communication skills, proven ability to provide proactive leadership, motivation, and supervision to employees at all levels.
Experience in a union environment preferred—excellent verbal and organizational skills. Knowledge of pest control, equipment, and facility cleaning procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Experience with GFSI 3rd party audit (AIB, SQF, BRC, etc.) preferred. Intermediate PC skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based and fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal skills. Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to manage and motivate employees Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and manage change efficiently, proactively, and positively. Self-starter with a demonstrated high level of initiative.
Proven leadership competencies in driving resolutions and results, creative problem-solving, and improving sanitation performance consistency.
Experience administering a Hazardous Communication Program and "Right to Know" training. Experience building and managing a Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and FDA Regulations. Able to work: day, swing, and night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed. The Christmas holiday season regularly requires swing and night shift schedules Bilingual English-Spanish or English-Chinese preferred.
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, in addition to a full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
See's is an EOE
See's will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).
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Sanitation Manager
role at
See's Candies .
Work is Sweet!
'Quality without Compromise'
is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service. See's is a leader in the confectionery industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about providing great customer service.
The purpose of this position is to manage the Sanitation Department operations to maintain all manufacturing, packing, and distribution center facilities in a clean and food-safe condition at all times. This position oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of sanitation programs to meet company standards, as well as Federal FDA, state, and local regulatory requirements, including management of our integrated pest management program. Responsible for Department safety, budgeting, purchasing, cost control, and all aspects of personnel management in accordance with the union contract.
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $90,000K - $110,000K per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Position Responsibilities
The Sanitation Manager is responsible for ensuring all food manufacturing and packaging equipment, infrastructure, and facilities meet sanitation, food safety, and regulatory compliance standards. This role safeguards product quality, consumer safety, and brand reputation.
A great Sanitation Manager goes beyond compliance to inspire, innovate, and lead a culture of excellence. Oversee, coordinate, and schedule all sanitation activities performed by the Sanitation and Operations staff in a way that maximizes efficiency, productivity, and safety of all Sanitation and Operations employees while fostering a team environment.
Supervise in accordance with the Union contract.
Provide leadership, training, and supervision to ensure all Sanitation activities are carried out safely and in accordance with See's safety policies, procedures, and safe work rules.
Ensure all safety incidents and near misses are reported and investigated to improve safety.
Participate in daily/weekly/monthly safety activities and meetings.
Supervise the process of cleaning and sanitizing all manufacturing, processing and warehousing areas. Identify, report, and resolve conditions or practices that compromise personal safety, food safety, or overall sanitation effectiveness.
Monitor and verify the effectiveness of the sanitation processes through daily post-sanitation (Pre-Op) inspection, coordination of the environmental monitoring program with QA teams, and trending of vital data obtained through environmental monitoring.
Provide continuous improvement training of the Sanitation Department staff in safe and effective sanitation practices. Supervise the training of employees undergoing department classification Training.
Develop and ensure compliance with all Sanitation Standard Operating procedures (SSOPs), Sanitation Checklists and Forms, and Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
Ensure that the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) adheres to Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
Specifically, the Sanitation Manager or designee must follow these practices by reviewing MSS documents for accuracy, signing, and dating them as verification.
Ensure the sanitation department is accountable for achieving the water savings and water conservation initiatives to reduce the use of water to clean equipment. Improving the cleaning processes with innovative dry methods to enhance food safety, protect equipment, and reduce water usage by training the sanitation team and transforming the operations with new dry-cleaning technologies.
Drive continuous improvement efforts by establishing site-level and enterprise-wide KPIs to track sanitation performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Lead cross-site projects that enhance water conservation, chemical optimization, and waste reduction—spearhead benchmarking and adoption of emerging sanitation technologies.
Manage 3rd party suppliers in the areas of Pest Management and Cleaning Chemicals to achieve agreed performance, service, and cost KPI and ensure all required training, programs, and documentation are in place and effective.
Implement and provide leadership in administering See's Safety Program and daily exercise program.
Participate and lead various meetings and employee training seminars, including department meetings, Hazard Communications, and Bloodborne Pathogens Training. Counsel employees, as needed, concerning attendance, performance, policies, procedures, and safety in accordance with the union contract.
Maintain proper documentation of programs, including Pest Management, Daily Cleaning Checklist, Master Sanitation Schedule, Training Records, and Chemical Inventory, etc. Manage the effectiveness of the sanitation programs of the packing plants and distribution centers.
Participate in the bi-monthly Food Safety audits of the facility performed by the cross-functional management team. Document findings in the areas of responsibility and follow up on corrective actions. Ensure facilities are always audit-ready. Supports implementation of new methods, procedures, and systems to improve quality and food safety.
Responsible for leading Food Safety and Quality efforts with the designated SQF Practitioner. Manage operations to comply with all applicable safety, food safety, and environmental laws and regulations, as well as Company safety policies, food safety, and quality procedures and standards.
Responsible for execution and adherence to pre-requisite programs as well as food security/defense programs. In the absence of the Sanitation Manager, the Sanitation Supervisor will assume plant responsibility under the leadership and guidance of the Senior Sanitation Manager, Director, and SVP of FSQA. Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage and organizational needs are met.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 5 years' experience in the management of a Sanitation or similar Department in a major food processing facility or related field.
Excellent management and communication skills, proven ability to provide proactive leadership, motivation, and supervision to employees at all levels.
Experience in a union environment preferred—excellent verbal and organizational skills. Knowledge of pest control, equipment, and facility cleaning procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Experience with GFSI 3rd party audit (AIB, SQF, BRC, etc.) preferred. Intermediate PC skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based and fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal skills. Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to manage and motivate employees Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and manage change efficiently, proactively, and positively. Self-starter with a demonstrated high level of initiative.
Proven leadership competencies in driving resolutions and results, creative problem-solving, and improving sanitation performance consistency.
Experience administering a Hazardous Communication Program and "Right to Know" training. Experience building and managing a Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and FDA Regulations. Able to work: day, swing, and night shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed. The Christmas holiday season regularly requires swing and night shift schedules Bilingual English-Spanish or English-Chinese preferred.
The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, in addition to a full range of generous medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
See's is an EOE
See's will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).
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