· Conduct pre-shift checks of the facility, proactively inspecting for continuous improvement opportunities that apply to sanitation and connecting departments
· Develop and implement SSOPs, policies, procedures, and schedules to maintain sanitation facility requirements within designated timelines
· Trains and documents training of sanitation team members on SSOPs, cleaning procedures, safety procedures, and other relevant facility systems
· Consistently performs documented audits and verifies that all sanitation employees are consistently executing the 7-steps of essential sanitation
· Approves and/or participates in the post sanitation equipment/facility inspections in preparation for releasing production lines for preoperational inspections
· Professionally capable of administering disciplinary actions in a manner that empowers and encourages employees to continuously improve
· Audits and verifies all sanitation documentation are accurate & correct in real time
· Audits/verifies the MSS is accurate and properly updated in real time to meet program needs while adjusting PICs & PECs accordingly to meet expectations
· Work closely with FSQA Manager regarding microbiological, chemical, and physical sanitation verification procedures
· Professionally trained to properly perform internal GAP assessments & audits, therefore, constantly seeking & executing corrective actions proactively
· Understands and assures preventive controls are proactively successful e.g., Environmental Monitoring, Allergen Plan, Pest Control, Sanitation for Food
· Establishes a succession plan for the sanitation crew in the event of an absence, and trains crew accordingly
· Knowledge of sanitary equipment design
· Implement risk-based awareness in all sanitation activities
· CAPA trained and proficient to proactively eliminate non-conforming repeats
· Understands the principles of HACCP and how they apply to sanitation as a KEY pre-requisite program