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Sanitation Manager (3rd Shift)

Cerelia Bakery Canada LP

Hazelwood, MO

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Best Practices, Cleaning Equipment, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Detail Oriented, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Work, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Science, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), High School Diploma, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Multitasking, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Production Systems, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Regulations, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Codes, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Training Program, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Hazelwood, MO
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title:                       Sanitation Manager 
Department:                Sanitation
Reports To:                   Plant Manager  
Site:                             Hazelwood, MO
FLSA Status:                  Exempt  

Cérélia's newly established Frozen Breakfast Business Unit – US Waffle - is driving an ambitious growth strategy, backed by two manufacturing facilities, Liberty, SC, and Hazelwood, MO. To effectively support the rapid scaling of operations at our state-of-the-art Hazelwood facility, US Waffle is seeking a dynamic and skilled Sanitation Manager to join our team in Hazelwood, MO.

The Sanitation Manager will lead the development of the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), ownership of chemical programs and spend, procurement of sanitation supplies (smocks, etc.), and development of training programs for all sanitation employees.

This role is position is responsible for ensuring that food safety is not compromised while meeting the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and are responsible to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
 
Primary Responsibilities: 
  • Report to work as scheduled every day, and demonstrate GREAT attendance.
  • Observe standards for breaks, and lunches based on posted time-clock policy
  • Treat all coworkers with dignity and respect
  • Provide and accept constructive feedback
  • Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team’s performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products
  • Own and develop the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), ensuring all equipment, facility areas, and infrastructure are cleaned at the appropriate frequency and in compliance with SQF, GMP, and HACCP requirements.
  • Maintain and continuously improve SSOPs and sanitation standards in alignment with plant needs and regulatory expectations.
  • Own all sanitation chemical programs and spend, including: Selection and optimization of chemicals
  • Manage procurement and inventory of sanitation-related supplies, including smocks, PPE, and cleaning tools, ensuring adequate availability and cost efficiency.
  • Develop and implement a structured sanitation training program, including: New hire onboarding, Ongoing skills development
  • Verification of competency and adherence to standards
  • Observe all expectations for quality, and safety
  • Provides coaching, training and direction to entire sanitation team
  • Provides initial and ongoing training for direct reports as it relates to sanitation
  • Perform associate performance evaluations as required
  • Completes daily post sanitation inspections to ensure all equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and prepared for production
  • Works closely (in conjunction with QA) with regulator inspectors such as USDA and SDDA as it relates to plant audits and inspections
  • Conduct sanitation inspections of the facility and participate in the annual review
  • Ensure optimal staffing for the shift, track attendance, implement sanitation schedule and enter schedule in time system
  • Maintain vacation schedule and required time off for staff
  • Implement actions as needed to prevent food safety and food quality issues
  • Coordinate with QA to ensure excellent quality is being produced
  • Ensure customer specifications are being met through evaluation and immediate reaction
  • Monitor and ensure that all GMP’s, SOP’s, and HACCP are met at all times
  • Ensure Production Floor is SQF ready EVERYDAY
  • Works closely with sanitation chemical supplier as it relates to SSOP’s, cleaning chemicals and equipment inspections
  • Be SQF ready every day, no exceptions
  • Lead or participate in additional projects as needed
Core Competencies
 
  • Drive High Performance: Establishes clear accountability for outcomes. Demonstrates focus and discipline in planning and execution. Acts with speed, agility and demonstrates a sense of urgency to keep momentum.
  • Collaborate: Builds and maintains strong relationships and makes commitments to others and follows through. Actively listens and communicates openly. Engages constructively in debates. Supports and executes decisions once made.
  • Can-do attitude: Demonstrates a positive, solution-focused approach, actively seeks out opportunities to improve processes, and readily tackles challenges with resilience and enthusiasm. Thrives in dynamic environments and is motivated by delivering impactful results.
  • Innovate: Challenges the status quo by pro-actively identifying opportunities for improvement. encourages sharing best practices, creativity, and experimentation; learns from setbacks and adapts quickly.
  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail:Exhibits precision and thoroughness, consistently producing reliable work. Demonstrates diligence in reviewing data, identifying discrepancies promptly, and ensuring adherence to high standards of quality and compliance.

Qualifications: 
  • High school diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Operations, or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of sanitation experience in manufacturing; 3+ years in a food facility strongly preferred.
  • 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
  • Strong knowledge of GMPs, SSOPs, sanitation programs, chemical handling, and food safety regulations.
  • Experience with SQF, HACCP, and environmental monitoring programs.
  • Demonstrated success leading teams in a fast‑paced production environment.
  • Strong problem‑solving, root‑cause analysis, and decision‑making skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Work Environment
 
This position works in a manufacturing setting, with some outdoor exposure during the workday.  The employee is exposed to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud

Direct Reports
This role may initially operate as an individual contributor but will have the opportunity to build and lead resources over time, including: Sanitation Lead

Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 
 
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 
 
This is a Full Time Exempt 40 hour per week position, and it may require working additional hours depending on the needs of the business. 
 
 TRAVEL 
 
This position may require minimal travel. 
 

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Cerelia Bakery Canada LP