Sanitation Manager/Supervisor

Location:MURFREESBORO, TN 37127 Status:Full Time, Employee The Sanitation Manager/Supervisor manages all plant units responsible for monitoring and ensuring proper sanitation throughout the facility. Recommends improvements in production methods and sanitation practices to Engineering manager and implements the process change. Develops and implements short-term and mid-term business plans for department, and assists in the development of the strategic plan for the plant. If you are interested in this opportunity please apply through our website at www.richs.com MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Plan, manage and direct plant sanitation procedures, programs and regulatory requirements, ensuring all plant equipment is clean and safe for production. Ensures compliance with all standard operating procedures.• Develop, implement and communicate short-term and mid-term (1 - 2 years) business plans for the operations, ensuring associates understand the link to the plant’s, division’s and the corporation’s business plans and understand their role in accomplishing these plans. Assists in establishing the longer-term strategic plans for the plant.• Develop operating policies and procedures as necessary. Oversee the tailoring and documenting of plant procedures related to approved cleaning chemicals and cleaning schedules.• Mentor and motivate associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth. Communicate performance standards to associates, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems. Ensure all associates have the resources and capabilities to effectively accomplish their responsibilities.• Monitor rodent and insect control program, including periodically checking weekly rodent reports and traps.• Monitor microbiological reports and implement corrective action as necessary.• Keep abreast of latest manufacturing technologies, systems, and sanitation practices.• Perform other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Rich Products Corporation's business objectives. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:• BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering or related field • 5 years supervisory experience in a food-processing, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization, preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation processes/procedures and HACCP• Demonstrated understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates, processing times, change-over times, etc.• Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)• Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment• Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:• Will be required to perform tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, standing, climbing, reaching, stooping, pulling, pushing, grasping, and balancing as part of production activities out on the floor. Will be required to see and hear well enough to understand associates questions and respond to their concerns. Will be required to work in freezers, near noisy machinery, near confined spaces as part of daily production activities.If you are interested in this position, apply directly to www.richs.com We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and invite qualified candidates to apply. We are also committed to the highest standards in our employment policies and practices. As part of our efforts to provide a safe and productive environment and hire talented and qualified associates, we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background investigations.- -