Sanitation Manager

Job Description:

Royal Canin is looking to hire a Sanitation Manager at our North Sioux City, South Dakota facility.

The Sanitation Managers primary responsibility is to ensure that the manufacturing and general office areas remain clean and free of microbiological contamination and pest infestation.

This position manages the facilitys sanitation, including supervising the sanitation team and the temporary associate cleaning crews. It also ensures that the factory continuously meets or exceeds established guidelines and standards.

This role is responsible for implementing site and corporate Food Safety &amp Sanitation initiatives, specifically for developing the Sanitation and Pest Control Programs that support the existing and expanding Food Safety requirements. The Sanitation Manager will facilitate teams in his/her area of responsibility and conduct or coordinate the necessary training for both the individual associates and the team. This manager will implement and enforce established policy and strategy in line with HACCP, CFIA, FDA and Mars QMP Standards. The Sanitation Manager will support necessary audits to maintain required Food Safety Certifications.

What are we looking for?

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3 years of managerial experience with a demonstrated ability and desire to work with people, both individually as well as in teams.
• Knowledge of manufacturing procedures to include but not limited to receiving commodities, all aspects of processing, packaging, and warehouse operations. Successful candidate will possess an excellent working knowledge of all production equipment, site layout, sanitation tool use and preventive maintenance.
• Broad understanding of major functions within the plant and the ability to work directly with individuals at all levels and functions.
• Preferred qualifications:
• 6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 4+ years of managerial experience with a demonstrated ability and desire to work with people, both individually as well as in teams

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Manage the efforts of the sanitation team that supports efficient conversion of materials into quality products in a safe, secure and sanitary manner within the product design specifications.
• Recommend and implement changes in methods, equipment, systems and organization, as needed, to assure that the objectives of sanitation and pest control are met.
• Maintain a high performing team environment, able to resolve associate relations issues. Responsible for hiring, training, retraining, developing and motivating the Sanitation associates. Create a self-managed team that is able to work with a minimum degree of guidance
• With the general guidance of the Quality &amp Food Safety Manager, establish area performance standards and goals, and measure, control, take corrective action and report results as appropriate.
• Utilize the technical resources on shift for the preventive maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of equipment problems, with the objective of effectively using these resources to achieve desired performance levels.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.