Sanitation Manager

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Sanitation Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program throughout the manufacturing plant. This position is the technical liaison between the plant, Headquarters, sanitation chemical company, and third-party sanitation provider (where applicable). Provides leadership and direction to the entire plant in night shift including production, packaging, plant security and safety.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the implementation of the KHMS (Kraft Heinz Management System) and operational standards as outlined in the factory accountability list in order to achieve targeted RCR.  

• Provide leadership and training for production personnel to complete production line and facility sanitation as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule, Daily Tasks, Maintenance Work Schedule, and Production Schedule.  

• Champion all ways of working, lead training implementation and refresher training.

• Technical liaison between factory personnel, sanitation chemical supplier, Headquarter Quality Assurance, and third-party sanitation provider (where applicable).  

• Create a safe working environment for personnel working in sanitation, maintain chemical safety procedures and MSDS’s, work with chemical suppliers to provide chemical handling training, provide leadership in enhancing chemical training beyond what chemical supplier provides, and meet all requirements of Kraft Heinz Environmental, Health, and Safety program. Create a structured, orderly chemical storage and sanitation supply area in the factory.  

• Review the effectiveness of the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program on an annual basis for effectiveness and provide continuous improvement for the sanitation program at the factory level.  

• Provide support and guidance to all 3 shifts

• Ensure compliance with the Global Cleaning and Sanitation Manual, Pest Control Standard, Hygienic Design Standard, and Building and Fabric Maintenance Standard. 

• Manage the Internal Cleaning and Sanitation Audit Program to ensure compliance to the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program and Q-RMP Standard 2.22.  

• Initiate and execute cleaning verification and validation programs to prove effectiveness of Sanitation program. 

• Manage and review the Environmental Monitoring Program including Micro testing and analysis.

• Partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean / Kraft Heinz Global Production System (HGPS)), including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation.  

• Manage and evaluate the Sanitation staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.  

• Develop and manage the department’s operating budget.  

• Other duties as assigned.  

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Experience in manufacturing and supervisory   

• Certified Sanitarian or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred. 

• Certified PCQI preferred.    

• Knowledge in HACCP, Microbiology, Sanitation, Chemical Safety, Pest Control, and Quality Systems. 

• Understand and comply with government regulations relating to OHSA, FDA, USDA, and EPA.  

•  Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with factory peer teams and hourly associates  

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a Manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and equipment. Additionally, this role requires shifts, weekends, and all required overtime as needed.  

Physical Requirements 

Physical demands include but not limited to

• Occasional – activity or condition sustained up to 1/3 of working hours; upright stance, keyboard or text input; Sedentary – occasionally exerting 0 – 10 lbs. of force; limited movement from workstation for brief periods of time.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain all duties or responsibilities that are required of the role. Duties or responsibilities may change or be added with or without notice.

Location(s)

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.