Job Description

• Dairy marketing cooperative owned by 2,000 farm families and managed by its 1,200 employees. 

Job Description

• The Food Safety and Sanitation Manager is responsible for managing the master sanitation schedule, sanitation documentation, and performing inspections. This position will conduct sanitation training for all employees as well as identify and correct food safety, GMP and sanitation issues.

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000

Job Duties:

• Release lines to production following sanitation activities, pre-op inspection and verification (ATP, micro samples, sanitation chemical testing, documentation, etc.) are complete.
• Manage sanitation documentation.
• Learn and manage the pathogen environmental monitoring software program for pathogen environmental monitoring, including prompt follow up on out of spec conditions and investigation of root cause/effective preventive action plans.
• Drives continuous improvement by investigating and taking action in response to environmental conditions that favor pathogenic bacterial growth.
• Manage the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS). 
• Perform and document post-sanitation pre-op checks. 
• Drive continuous improvement by working with production and QC staff to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
• Participate in monthly GMP inspections: assist with the completion, collection and organization of documentation, write work orders and oversee completion of work orders.
• Coordinate with other department employees and supervisors to manage cleaning activities and to correct food safety issues.
• Conduct sanitation training for new employees and supervisors, and new or refresher training for the site. Assist with chemical safety training. Assist with lock out-tag out procedures and training. 
• Identify and correct food safety, GMP and sanitation Issues.
• Issue work orders for unscheduled facility maintenance items and monitor completion.
• Become a member of the HACCP team and Food Safety Team.
• Become trained in sample collection/testing (EMP, ATP, chemical concentration, etc.). 
• Support Facility Improvement Project initiatives.
• Ability to perform all cleaning functions of sanitation positions, processing and packaging equipment, as well as other areas in the facility.
• Must be willing to train others and able to set expectations for all Sanitors who assume a trainer role on all production shifts.
• Manage certification standards for Sanitors for all areas of work.
• Conduct glass and hard plastics audits and document report. 
• Required to work extended, evening and weekend hours to support SQF, FDA, and other regulatory and mock audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Qualifications

  REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows, MS Office Suite including; Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook, internet/intranet and other organizational specific software.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of procedural controls and data validation techniques required.
• Independent worker and analytical thinker with ability to conduct research, data analysis and resolve complex problems. 
• Professional verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external customers, and at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated excellent training skills involving making presentations covering various topics. 
• Ability to plan, initiate, direct and carry out short and long-term programs. 
• Demonstrated ability to influence, lead and provide feedback to others without direct, hierarchical control.
• Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of situations and events and respond accordingly. 
• Possess traits of honesty, integrity, creativity and flexibility. 
• Must have high level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the products manufactured and the processes involved.
• Basic understanding of equipment operations and minor troubleshooting ability.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of confidentiality, safety, health, quality and efficiency.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Ability to understand daily production needs.
• Demonstrated strong teamwork skills, with the ability to lead, participate, and/or work directly with cross-functional teams and/or individuals.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to a continually changing environment.
• Ability to define problems, collect and document data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must learn inspection techniques to ensure food safety of equipment and the facility.
• Ability to write, understand, and perform written/verbal direction.
• Ability to understand mechanical process and perform mechanical tasks.
• Must complete confined space, fall protection and other required training.
• Must learn and abide by proper and safe chemical use and equipment operation.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related field preferred or a combination of education and 5+ years relevant work experience.
• 1-5 years relevant work experience preferred.
• HACCP certified is required.
• Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP’s, OSHA and safety/chemical safety programs highly desirable. 
• Technical knowledge of food sanitation, food manufacturing, inspection, and QC preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Office – Work is performed in a general office environment with low to moderate noise exposure. May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels, such as from office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk or hear; taste or smell. The majority of the time is spent seated at a work station with access to telephone, computer, printer, files, and reference materials. Requires frequent verbal communication either in person, by telephone or by use of online interactive communication, to interact with vendors, suppliers, and consultants. Requires frequent written communication by requiring frequent typing and writing. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Office - This job operates in a professional office environment. Employees will work face-to-face with others on a daily basis. Some may share office space. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels, such as from office equipment. The employee may be exposed to very low levels of ammonia.

Manufacturing - Employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, wet work conditions, fumes or airborne particles. Employee is occasionally exposed to warm conditions with regular exposure to temperature conditions in excess of 100*F or cold temperatures when working in cold storage areas. The employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. Employee is regularly exposed to chemicals during sanitation processes. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally at a high level. The employee is not routinely exposed to weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to very low levels of ammonia.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Personal protective equipment is required depending on the job being performed, including protective eye wear, or face shields, hearing protection, hair and beard nets, uniforms and footwear. Additional equipment is required when working with chemicals, such as rubber gloves and use of chemical proof aprons as appropriate for the job being performed.

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