Sanitation Manager

Our Client is a rapidly growing wholesale lobster business located up and down the coast of Maine with headquarters in Saco, ME. As the largest lobster processing facility in the State, we have quickly become a leading seafood exporter, shipping millions of pounds of live lobster, fresh HPP,

and cooked and whole frozen lobster meat to nearly every corner of the world. With over 200 employees, our team-based employee model makes for a competitive, fast-paced work environment with tremendous growth opportunities.

Our core values are Team, Adaptability, Forward Thinking, and Authenticity.

Position Summary

The Sanitation Manager (Overnight) oversees all sanitation procedures to minimize food safety risks in our lobster processing facility and uphold hygiene standards. The shift is overnight, with a typical start time of 4:00 pm (based on production times)

Primary Responsibilities
•Oversee the sanitation team, including two team leads, to ensure a thorough hygiene program is followed and executed; critical coverage in the absence of FSQA Manager
•Mitigate food safety risks and prevent hazards from entering products not limited to chemical, biological and physical hazards
•Coordinate with the FSQA Manager to address potential food safety risks
•Dispense and deliver appropriate chemicals (add more detail about inventory and budget of sanitation/chemical costs
•Train sanitation staff on PPE/safety gear, proper hygiene protocol, GMPs, and chemical use and safety
•Performs other related duties as assigned; For example, developing or revising SSOPs (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures)

Requirements

Knowledge & Skills Requirements
•Previous experience with sanitation, preferably in a large food production environment •Strong supervisory and leadership skills
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•Critical Thinking skills with the ability to think quickly in an emergency
•Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
•Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
•HACCP, GMP, or GFSI certification a plus
•Experience in developing and implementing an EMP (Environmental Monitoring Program) with practical CAPA actions (Corrective Action Preventive Action)
•OSHA safety training a plus

Physical Requirements
•Prolonged periods of standing and walking (what about ladders, climbing, man-lifts. It won't help if someone is afraid of heights.
•Must be able to lift to 100 pounds at times
•Must be able to work in various weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises and smells associated with the plant.