Sanitation Plant Manager

WAWONA FROZEN FOODS

ABOUT THIS COMPANY

We pride ourselves on being family-owned and operated and treating our employees like family. Working at a company where safety and quality are top priorities. Every day, Wawona Frozen Foods' commitment to excellence justifies its reputation for delivering superior quality, value, and service. Wawona's state-of-the-art production methods and facilities ensure consistent high-quality products - all while maintaining the highest food safety standards as required by the USDA and state regulators.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The role of a Sanitation Plant Manager with Wawona Frozen Foods will oversee day-to-day operations and develop, implement, and continuously improve on sanitation programs, policies, and key performance indicators (KPI'S) for the organization in compliance with SQF certification 2000 system, GMP's, HACCP's, SSOPS, policies and procedures. Other duties may include staffing, scheduling, and equipment purchases/inventory.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Active participation in Wawona Frozen Foods safety program to maintain a healthy and injury-free environment.
• Participate in training and company meetings to facilitate individual and company growth.
• Follow all GMP, HAACP, Food Safety, Food Defense, and SQF policies and procedures.
• Employee is responsible and encouraged to report Food Safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action. Empowered to notify and/or act in response to any issues or concerns within the scope of work.
• Maintains and optimizes SSOP's and other industry standards, principles, and methods to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensures compliance with all food safety policies and procedures. Ensures the plant is in proper sanitary condition at all times, including allergen and pest control.
• Audits the consistent application and execution of SSOP's and all related sanitation programs and practices.
• Responsible for completion of corrective action for all sanitation audits.
• Sets the direction for ongoing sanitation verification activities and validation testing.
• Develop continuous improvement strategies for current sanitation practices and/or programs.
• Identify training needs through employee performance evaluations, in addition to recognizing achievements.
• Directs Pest Control and Dust Control Operators to ensure compliance with all regulations (Pesticides, Clean Air act-title V, etc.)
• Actively involved in plant HACCP team.
• Inspects and evaluates facility sanitary conditions, assesses risk based on food safety and public health principles. Implements corrective actions.
• Develops all sanitation related training and ensures sanitation Supervisor implements training as needed.
• Works with Safety to ensure all safety requirements related to sanitation are met (chemical storage, MSDS, PPE's, etc.)
• Maintains and updates master cleaning schedule to meet GMP and Corporate guidelines.
• Wears all required personal protective equipment.

REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor's degree in food science, Chemistry, or a similar discipline.
• MS degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years' experience in plant quality/food safety/sanitation at a supervisory level.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in plant quality/food safety/sanitation.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Certification as a Sanitarian preferred.
• Certification in Pesticide Application preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP and other Sanitation principles.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge and experience working with both COP and CIP operations.
• A strong work ethic and a can-do attitude

LOCATION

• This position will work out of our Cedar or Alluvial location.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, ADD, Life, FSA and DCAP Benefit Options
• Generous 401k with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and PTO
• Wawona Wednesday's, End of Season Appreciation Events, T-shirts and Hats, Employee of the Month
• You'll have the opportunity to work with great people and make a real impact - while being your unique, authentic self at work

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY

• We learn together. We believe in supporting all employees with all the training, resources, and tools to be successful. We invest in our people, we learn together, we take the time to train, and we grow together. We celebrate OUR people and want each employee to have a long career with Wawona Frozen Foods.
• We focus on building and keeping relationships, going above and beyond, and offering world-class service. Empowering each team member to make Wawona Frozen Foods better every day, come up with improvements and suggest suggestions, and help us be innovative. We are proud of our history and want to continue to leave a legacy.
• Wawona Frozen Foods promotes a work environment that encourages problem-solving, collaboration, and a culture of growth. We roll up our sleeves, we get dirty, we exemplify true grit, and we support each other because we truly care about our people.
• We pride ourselves on having a diverse team matching our diverse product base. We have an inclusive culture where different professional and personal perspectives, ideas, and suggestions are respected and welcomed.
• We pride ourselves on the fast-paced environment that our season creates, and we recognize that if it was not for our people working hard that we would not be as successful.
• We strive to deliver the best fruit products available and to be a valued partner in every one of our customer's successes.
• We take the time to build a relationship with our customers and make sure we are producing and delivering the best products specific to your needs.

PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Work in an environment where there can be medium to loud noise and in cold temperatures.
• Stand and walk, feel, reach with hands and arms. Occasionally requested to sit and talk or hear.
• A fast-paced environment that requires high attention to details and minimal down time.
• Occasional lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as buckets of fruit, boxes, pails, etc. Lifting requirement: Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. independently.
• Other duties as assigned requiring repetitive tasks, duties, or assignments such as sorting, packing, stacking, or cutting.
• Work flexible/varying schedules to support the team, customers, and deadlines.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and ability to see all colors.
• You will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and vibration. Exposure to cleaning products and agents for the sanitation of equipment and machinery regularly.
• Wear appropriate personal protection equipment and adhere to dress code as outlined for working in a food manufacturing facility.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. and physically be in the U.S.

Wawona Frozen Foods is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected factor.

NOTICE TO RECRUITERS, EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, AND/OR VENDORS

Please note that Wawona Frozen Foods does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or vendors. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Wawona Frozen Foods will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without Wawona Frozen Foods' authorization, Wawona Frozen Foods is without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Wawona Frozen Foods. Verbal commitments from any Wawona Frozen Food employees will not be considered binding terms. This applies to all Wawona Frozen Foods locations and offices. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiters and vendors to know this policy.