Sanitation Manager - Newport News Area

Job Description

Directs, coordinates and controls the sanitation function within all factory operations.  Implements sanitation policies, programs and procedures toward the objective of producing bakery products free of extraneous material and bacterial or other contamination and complying with all regulatory and industry standards.

This individual also has a responsibility to ensure and maintain a food safe environment through compliance to all requirements of programs/policies for Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP, Quality, Workplace Safety, IPM, OSHA, Environmental, and as may be required by Plant, Company, Local, State and Federal mandates or programs. Maintains client relationship.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports General Plant Safety, Food Safety, Food Defense initiatives and Good Manufacturing Practices with an understanding that these are absolutes and are Priority #1.  Ensuring that General safety and Food Safety are absolute priorities by setting an example to others.
• Ensures that Product Quality is an absolute priority by utilizing IPM, plant teams, and outside resources.
• Assists in the implementation of employee training in sanitation procedures and safety matters as required by OSHA, SB 198 e.g. Hazardous Communication, Confined Space and Lock-Out/Tag-Out training.
• Develops and continually reviews sanitation procedures, standards and policies to ensure adherence to local, state and federal laws and codes governing safety, sanitation, pest control and labor relations.  Assists and accompanies all federal, state, local and private regulatory inspectors. Recommends to management any necessary changes in production methods or programs to elevate food sanitation consistent with company policies and procedures.

• Assists in plant surveys at other producing plants quarterly and before outside (AIB) audits. Assigns a score or rating and reports to required personnel.
• Trains and assists Quality Control and Receiving in the proper inspection and storage of incoming ingredients for evidence of insect infestation or any other extraneous matter.
• Monitors the Sanitation Department's expenditures with respect to labor and supplies to ensure compliance with department budgets.
• Prepares and maintains Master Sanitation Schedule, logs and other documentation and distributes information, as needed.
• Provides leadership, trains, coaches and develops associates to include responsibility for personnel and labor issues throughout the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.  A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in Sanitation Operations 
• Must read, write and understand the native language, communicate (both verbal and written) effectively, and apply discretion and comprehensive understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Requires knowledge of machinery related to saintation operations 
• Requires listening, interpersonal, computer and leadership skills
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics and apply elementary math functions 
• Ability to work well under time constraints
• Must maintain friendly, efficient, positive customer service demeanor toward customers, clients and co-workers 
• Is adaptable to customer needs
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About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.