Sanitation Manager | Bi-Lingual - Sterling Engineering
Chicago Heights, IL
About the Job
Job Posting: Sanitation Manager (Bilingual in English and Spanish required)
Location Chicago Heights, IL
Reporting to Plant Manager
Target Payrate: $100K-$120K DOE
Position Purpose
The Sanitation Manager will coordinate and execute activities related to the cleaning and sanitizing of the facility and on-site equipment. This role ensures adherence to all safety, food quality, and regulatory standards, maintaining the company’s sanitation procedures and protocols in a fast-paced environment.
Key Accountabilities
- Ensure products meet company standards and specifications.
- Maintain complete, legible, and accurate documentation.
- Follow and enforce all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, Allergen, Food Defense, and HACCP policies.
- Communicate with supervision about any Food Safety or equipment concerns.
- Comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain effective working relationships.
- Prevent equipment abuse and coordinate with supervision and maintenance to ensure all equipment remains in working order.
- Dispose of waste accurately and responsibly.
- Maintain a clean work area and operate within all safety policies, including using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Report any unsafe practices or injuries immediately.
Responsibilities
- Ensure facility cleanliness in line with company, FDA, QA, and BRC standards.
- Train employees on sanitation protocols and implement the Master Sanitation Schedule.
- Oversee sanitation processes to maintain the quality, legality, and safety of products.
- Lead the sanitation team to meet cleaning goals within set timeframes.
- Manage training programs covering proper sanitation, safety, lockout-tagout, emergency procedures, GMP, and HACCP.
- Oversee chemical usage and inventory, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Conduct full sanitation audits and compliance checks.
- Monitor and coordinate routine maintenance for GMP compliance.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to enhance team performance.
- Ensure staff are trained in safe and effective equipment use.
- Execute additional tasks as assigned by management.
Skills & Qualifications Required
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Experience in USDA/FDA facilities.
- Proficiency in HACCP, SSOP, and GMP processes.
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email systems.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work various shifts and weekends as needed.
Preferred
- College degree or 7+ years in manufacturing, ideally within the food industry.
- 5+ years of supervisory or management experience.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. #infood
Source : Sterling Engineering
