Sr Corporate Sanitation Specialist at Lamb Weston in Richland, Washington

Job Description:

Title: Sr Corporate Sanitation Specialist



About Lamb Weston



We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.


We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.


We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!


Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.



Job Description Summary



As an integral part of Lamb Weston Food Safety and Quality (FSQ), the Sr. Corporate Sanitation Specialist mentors, directs, and trains plant sanitation personnel to operate as a team with a focus on food safety, sanitation, and chemical safety.
The Sr. Corporate Sanitation Specialist is part of the corporate FSQ team and is a key component of the food safety, sanitation, and microbiological programs at Lamb Weston. This position will provide technical expertise to the plant sanitation team, necessary to maintain FSQ compliance as it relates to sanitation practices.
This position is a plant support role, spending up to 70% of time onsite at various facility locations. The key responsibilities will include sanitation program assessments, hands on training and evaluation of plant sanitation programs to elevate and improve sanitation effectiveness and efficiency results at Lamb Weston's production facilities.
The role ensures conformance of the manufacturing sites to various internal, external, and state/federal regulations with regards to sanitation requirements. The role will interface between plant sanitation, corporate FSQ and corporate microbiology for sanitation and hygiene.



Job Description




Position Responsibilities:

• Onsite support for plant sanitations per schedule or for cause.


• Provide training, resources, and corrective actions related to facility sanitation programs.


• Recommend appropriate mitigation strategies related to sanitation effectiveness & efficiency to support root cause and corrective action.


• Respond to sanitation-related special situations and provide guidance and training to remedy.


• Interact with key internal stakeholders such as Sanitation, Microbiology, on food sanitation issues, programs, and procedures.


• Work with 3rd party chemical and pest control vendors to maintain and improve ongoing services.


• Under the supervision of the Corporate Sanitation Manager ensures, that all appropriate pre-requisite programs applicable to the Food Safety Plan including training, GMP's, SSOP's, and others are developed and functioning as part of Lamb Weston's overall food safety system.


• Validate chemical concentration and application, including manual and automated cleaning systems.


• Provide manufacturing support, including advising all stakeholders on:
  
  
  • Validation of SSOPs, sanitation processes and equipment for sanitation effectiveness.
  
  
  • Investigation and completion of appropriate corrective actions when pathogens are identified in the EMP programs and/or after hygienic restoration events.
  
  
  
  


• Assist in development, implementation and monitoring companywide Master Sanitation Program.


• Analyze and assess Hygienic Zoning as it relates to environmental monitoring and pathogen control within all Lamb Weston facilities.


• Work with corporate microbiology on microbiological issues and assist in the improvement of sanitation effectiveness results. Facilitates implementation of necessary corrective actions.


• Encourage the adoption of effective new manufacturing technologies, systems, and sanitation practices and facilitate sharing of best practices between facilities.


• Perform other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Lamb Weston's organizational and business needs.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications




Position Requirements:

• BA or BS Degree - emphasis in Food Science/ food microbiology preferred


• 6 years supervisory experience in a food-processing organization,


• Proficient in chemical sanitation practices


• Experience with allergenic cleaning


• Experience with CIP and/or COP systems


• Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train


• Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software.


• Excellent organizational and project management skills


• Computer Skills: MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access


• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).


• Must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.


• Bilingual in Spanish a plus


• Ability to travel up to 70% (majority of travel within a day's drive of Tech Center)

Physical Requirements:



Incumbent must have the ability to effectively perform all of the following physical demands without assistance:

• Stand, sit, and/or walk for up to 8 hours a day.


• Ability to work in harsh facility environments (hot, cold, humid)


• Ability to work independently

Industry-Competitive Benefits



Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
  
  


• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  
  


• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
  
  


• Paid Time Off
  
  


• Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
  
  


• Family-Friendly Employee events
  
  


• Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services
  
  

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.


Job Requisition ID: Req-256516

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 02/21/2025



Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law Apply Now