Sanitation Manager - Winnipeg, Canada - Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

The Opportunity:

The incumbent will be responsible for effectively supervising and controlling the cleaning and sanitation of processing equipment, utensils and the entire plant environment.

The incumbent will guide and direct Sanitation Supervisors and hourly employees as the production facility is disassembled, cleaned, sanitized and reassembled in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and will audit the effectiveness of all sanitation activity on a daily basis.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

Manage, motivate and provide direct leadership to the sanitation staff
Oversee the dismantling, cleaning, reassembly and sanitization of equipment, surfaces, utensils and plant environment by providing direction, working 'hands on' to motivate and provide technical support to all sanitation employees and other plant employees as required
Oversee ATP swabbing and TPC swabs in accordance with prescribed schedule
Plan sanitation requirements and activities by establishing priorities, scheduling, assigning work and communicating with sanitation staff and key stakeholders frequently and regularly within timelines
Review preoperational inspections on a daily basis in order to report noncompliance and take corrective actions to assure compliance to all quality assurance food safety requirements
Monitor, create and update Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and participate in audits
Accountable for the result and action plans audits as they relate to sanitation
Orient, train (one on one, or group training), develop, coach, discipline, respond to employee suggestions and concerns, provide feedback, administer employee time and attendance records and recognize employees in a timely manner
Manage inventory and safely store sanitation agents and cleaning substances
Maintain positive union and employee relations environment
Liaise / work with 3rd party sanitation contractors and chemical supplier Technical staff to trouble shoot and eliminate root cause issues of nonconformities
Support and execute the Company's Food Safety programs at the facility in conjunction with Quality Assurance, Microbiology and Food Safety
Other responsibilities as required
Recognize, support and commit to the Safety promise

What You'll Bring:

Relevant Post secondary education
5 years Management experience
Knowledge and experience with Sanitation as it relates to Food Safety
Aptitude for continuous learning
Must be flexible to work varying shifts and weekends
3 years experience in food processing facility
Proven leadership abilities
Able to manage and build a team independently
Detail and results oriented
Strong ability to communicate
Proficient in MS Office tools (Excel and Word).
Knowledge of industry related quality systems and inspection programs, cleaning systems (CIP, COP) and chemicals
Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, WHMIS, First Aid, Food Safety, Basic Food Microbiology, Lock Out and Tag Out, and Health and Safety Regulations
Able to work in cold, humid or wet manufacturing environment, work with chemicals
Position requires constant and frequent standing / walking with occasional lifting of up to 30 Kgs
Experience working in a unionized plant
Demonstrated excellence in leadership ability

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, 'speaker series' events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

About Us:

We're a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet.

We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let's build a better future, together.

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