Job description

We are hiring Rockstars to join our Sauer Brands team!

Overall Goal of Position:
Develops and implements strategic sanitation program, policies, plans, and processes to ensure that sanitary performance meets Sauer Brands, Inc. standards as well as supports Food Safety requirement towards regulatory compliance and with the guidance of Quality for the support of production, and helps make OurRecipe@SauerBrands:

• What are we making?
• A safer, stronger, more sustainable Sauer Brands that forges a prosperous future for our families.
• Why are we making it?
• To excite and delight our customers with inspired flavors.
• How do we make it? With
• Integrity
• Creativity
• Executional Excellence
• Teamwork
• Where are we going? / What does our “product look like?
• One of the most respected food companies on the planet, known for our passion, expertise, and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Job Summary:
The Sanitation Manager must possess backgrounds and technical aptitude as it relates to food manufacturing sanitation programs, chemical handling, Safety and Food Safety programs. A general knowledge of Food and environmental microbiological testing, sanitary design, automated sanitation (CIP), and COP (Clean out of Place) boiling techniques. Evaluate sanitation staffing needs, investment opportunities/capital planning process, and staff development.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage team of supervisors to ensure cleaning, productivity, and quality objectives are met or exceeded by team.
• Maintain/audit SSOP and MSS documentation for accuracy and verification.
• Maintain sanitation chemical, equipment, and department budget.
• Provide guidance to plants on appropriate staffing levels and maximize/optimize sanitation labor utilization.
• Equip team with resources needed to ensure plant is cleaned daily and ready to start production on time.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve team and equipment problems.
• Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring Chemical, LOTO and Alchemy training is completed by team.
• Ensure that the company food safety guidelines are implemented daily.
• Maintain excellent communication with Sanitation team, peers, and members and other members of management.
• Train and set goals for sanitation supervisors and team leaders.
• Participate/assist in audits, facility inspections and coordinate pre-operational inspection/Swabbing with QC Management
• Clearly communicate expectations to sanitation team. Provide guidance, coaching and support necessary to perform their jobs effectively and accurately.
• Be a positive role model by demonstrating an enthusiastic and respectful approach toward team members and the job.
• Drive Continuous improvement projects through 5S, 8step problem solving, Etc.
• Maintain a working knowledge of sanitation systems and equipment (subject matter expert)
• Other duties may be assigned.

What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education and performance history needed for success in the position:

• Personal Characteristics
• Professional Demeanor
• Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”.
• Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality.
• Overall confidence in one ability and comfortable communicating the facts.
• Smart, creative, and inquisitive
• Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking.
• Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs.
• No excuses mindset. Accountable and dependable.
• Dependable team player with positive attitude
• Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
• Passion for organization, and attention to details
• Personal values that mesh with SBI values
• Performance History
• Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities.
• Stellar references based on contributions and performance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas.
• Tech savvy (ability to enter data and communicate on various platforms)
• Capable of using multiple platforms (Excel, Power BI, etc.) to data mine, identify trends, and drive improvement.
• Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities.
• Strong teamwork skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible.
• Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferred focus in food science, microbiology, or engineering
• Experience with condiments (Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Dressings, etc.) preferred.
• CIP and COP experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of management or supervisor experience
• SQF/FSMA experience
• Other:
• Location Mauldin South Carolina

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