Sanitation Manager - KH Manufacturing - North America

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The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!

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Job Description

The Sanitation Manager is responsible for leading the implementation of the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program throughout the manufacturing plant. This position is the technical liaison between the plant, Headquarters, sanitation chemical company, and third-party sanitation provider (where applicable). Provides leadership and direction to the entire plant in night shift including production, packaging, plant security and safety.

**Essential Functions & Responsibilities **

• Oversee and lead the implementation of the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) system and operational standards as outlined in the factory accountability list in order to achieve targeted RCR.
• Provide leadership and training for production personnel to complete production line and facility sanitation as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule, Daily Tasks, Maintenance Work Schedule, and Production Schedule.
• Technical liaison between factory personnel, sanitation chemical supplier, Headquarter Quality Assurance, and third-party sanitation provider (where applicable).
• Create a safe working environment for personnel working in sanitation, maintain chemical safety procedures and MSDS’s, work with chemical supplier to provide chemical handling training, provide leadership in enhancing chemical training beyond what chemical supplier provides, and meet all requirements of Kraft Heinz Environmental, Health, and Safety program. Create a structured, orderly chemical storage and sanitation supply area in the factory.
• Review the effectiveness of the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program on an annual basis for effectiveness and provide continuous improvement for the sanitation program at the factory level.
• Ensure compliance with the Global Cleaning and Sanitation Manual, Pest Control Standard, Hygienic Design

Standard, and Building and Fabric Maintenance Standard.

• Manage the Internal Cleaning and Sanitation Audit Program to ensure compliance to the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program and Q-RMP Standard 2.22.
• Initiate and execute cleaning verification and validation programs to prove effectiveness of Sanitation program.
• Partner with business leaders on implementation of process improvement (Six Sigma / Lean / Kraft Heinz Global

Production System (HGPS)), including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation.

• Manage and evaluate the Sanitation staff including but not limited to performance management and employee development, etc.
• Develop and manage the department’s operating budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Expected Experience & Required Skills

• Experience in manufacturing and supervisory
• Certified Sanitarian or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred.
• Knowledge in HACCP, Microbiology, Sanitation, Chemical Safety, Pest Control, and Quality Systems.
• Understand and comply with government regulations relating to OHSA, FDA, USDA, and EPA.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is considered a * Manufacturing plant environment with heavy machinery and equipment* Additionally, this role requires shifts, weekends, and all required overtime as needed.

**Physical Requirements: **

Physical demands include but not limited to

• Occasional – activity or condition sustained up to 1/3 of working hours; upright stance, keyboard or text input; Sedentary – occasionally exerting 0 – 10 lbs. of force; limited movement from workstation for brief periods of time.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact HRCompliance@kraftheinz.com for assistance.

You should be proficient in:

• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Recruiting and Training Experience
• Scheduling Experience
• High-level Operations Analysis
• Six Sigma Experience