Sanitation Manager (Moore) at Mars, Incorporated in Fort Smith, Arkansas

Job Description:

Job Description:

Job: Sanitation Manager

Shift: Days

Location: Mars Petcare (Fort Smith, AR)

Mars Petcare is seeking a Sanitation Manager to join our exciting pet food business at a manufacturing plant in Fort Smith, AR. We focus on the unique needs of cats and dogs. Our obsession with detail allows us to deliver precise, effective nutrition and help them become their magnificent best.

As part of our overall total compensation package, Mars Petcare offers a competitive benefits package to all associates: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) for up to three weeks of vacation, 12 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave, and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here.

This position provides direction and leadership in the area of sanitation and plant hygiene in a manufacturing facility. This individual will drive the strategy, development, implementation, and sustainability of a cleaning and sanitation program to meet regulatory, global, and corporate food safety and sanitation requirements. They will provide technical expertise to implement new and creative technologies, processes, and procedures to reduce microbiological risk and product contamination.

This associate will support the site by supervising and coordinating contractors and associates engaged in duties concerning food safety, cleaning, and sanitation that enable the reliable delivery of products. This position also supports plant profitability by leading sanitation efficiency, including developing more efficient cleaning methods, developing standard work, training, cleaning validation, and identifying operational savings. This role will lead indirect reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains a Master Sanitation program for the factory that brings in continuous improvement and new technology in cleaning methods to reduce microbiological risk and product contamination in an effective and efficient manner


• Technical expert implementing new and creative technologies, processes, and procedures to ensure cleanliness and sanitation of facility and equipment is done effectively and meets all regulatory requirements. Support factory operations and food safety lead in risk assessing any project work to align on sanitation and cleaning requirements


• Integrates sanitation schedule and activities with overall Plant operations by partnering with cross-functional teams including Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality & Food Safety (QFS)


• Directs cleaning of equipment and work areas


• Develops and updates Sanitation Procedures to reflect accurate cleaning processes, correct sanitation chemical management and correct sanitation tasks, executing best practices within Mars; Ensures that all sanitation standard work is properly documented and implemented


• Verify SSOP's are being followed as intended. This may involve the need to support during weekend or night shift hours occasionally


• Trains sanitation personnel and operations on Sanitation Procedures, proper chemical usage and handling


• Ensures site Master Sanitation Schedule meets the Mars Global and Regional requirements and regulatory requirements


• Continued professional development with an ability to leverage new techniques, best practices, and other experts in the Sanitation field to current situation


• Promotes sanitation philosophies and ensure all levels of participation


• Leads continuous improvement as it relates to sanitation programs

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree - Engineering, Applied Sciences, Food Science, or relevant technical degree OR High School Diploma plus 7 years' experience in a manufacturing environment


• Must be willing to complete specific college courses, sanitation courses and microbiological courses as required to carry out the functions of the role


• Experience in driving a sustainable sanitation program in CPG manufacturing


• Must have a working knowledge of Food and Drug Laws, OSHA requirements, etc.


• Should have a broad understanding of major functions within the plant and the ability to work directly with individuals at all levels and functions.

Preferred Requirements:

• 5 plus years of experience in driving a robust and sustainable sanitation program in CPG manufacturing

Mars is a family-owned business with over a century of history, making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With almost $35 billion in sales, the company is a global business that produces some of the world's best-loved brands: M&M's®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, UNCLE BEN'S®, MARS DRINKS and COCOAVIA®. Mars also provides veterinary health services that include BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, Blue Pearl®, VCA® and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom - inspire its more than 100,000 Associates to create value for all its partners and deliver growth they are proud of every day.

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.