Site Sanitation Manager at Mars, Incorporated in Waco, Texas

Job Description:

Job Description:

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 direct reports in sample processing.

What are we looking for?

• 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


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


• 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.

What will be your 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


• During investigations support swabbing activities to verify cleaning effectiveness. Lead cleaning events/activities during incidents and investigations;


• Leads continuous improvement as it relates to sanitation programs


• Maintains Chemical Inventory


• Up to 10% travel


• Confers with management, quality and food safety and production personnel on sanitation problems and leads their resolution


• Manages supplier relationship with outside cleaning and chemical service providers. Responsible for scheduling external supplier service visits, CIP validation, etc.


• Partners with community of practice team members to develop and share sanitation best practices.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse 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.

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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.