Boar's Head Brand · 12 hours ago
Manager, Corporate Sanitation
Jarratt, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBoar's Head Brand is a leader in the food industry, and they are seeking a Manager for their Corporate Sanitation team. The role involves leading the implementation of a multi-year Sanitation Strategy across multiple USDA regulated facilities, providing expertise and guidance to ensure compliance with sanitation standards and food safety regulations.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Subject Matter Expert, ensures interpretation, application, and compliance with external requirements USDA, FSIS, FDA, GFSI (BRC, SQF), OSHA, and customers’ requirements
Supports the development and review of new and current Hygiene and Hygienic Design Standards
Supports the development of site-specific procedures to meet Boar’s Head Sanitation Standard requirements
Proficient on Sanitation Foundational Hygiene Standard’s requirements: Sanitation Controls, Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS); Monitoring, Verification & Validation (MVV), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), Wet, Controlled Wet and Dry Performance standards, Unplanned Events - Water, Planned Events - Construction and Major Maintenance, Adjacent Line Cleaning, Drain Cleaning, Clean In Place / Assisted Cleaning Systems / Clean Out of Place Immersion Tanks, Equipment Relocation, Descaling, Cleaning and Passivating of New and Repaired Equipment
Proficient in Hygienic Design Standards for equipment and infrastructure EHDGE, NSF, AMI, 3A, ANSI, USDA, FDA, etc
Lead the deployment of Hygiene and Hygienic Design Standards by ensuring effective users’ adoption and compliance via training, education, and metrics data analysis. E.g., Engineering, Maintenance, Sanitation & FSQA managers
Works in collaboration with regional and site groups to ensure hygienic design assessment, finished product testing, commissioning, qualifications, validations, and verifications are completed according to Sanitation and Hygienic Design Standards and Principles
Participates in Greenfield | Brownfield, CAPEX, Innovation, and Expansion Projects based on business needs
Develops BU resources capabilities via various training methods for various audiences, to include: E-modules training development, Hands-On training, Case Studies, Novel Cleaning Techniques development, etc
Works directly with Boar’s Head chemicals, cleaning supplies, and IPM providers to develop actionable plans to support the Sanitation Strategy and to ensure accountabilities are in place to maximize service performance. Monitors and conducts trend analysis on services to ensure actions are in place to address emerging issues
Works in liaison with corporate and plant functions (Food Safety, Auditing Systems, Engineering, Maintenance, Food Safety, Quality, Procurements, Safety, etc.) to develop processes to proactively prevent food safety risks
Proficient in External standards requirements and their application, to include at minimum: GFSI (BRCG / SQF); Codex; FSSC2200, HACCP; GMP & Pre-requisites
Capable of incorporating applicable State, City regulatory requirements into plant procedures
Proficient in applying external and Boar’s Head requirements to establish microbiological preventive controls (pathogens, non-pathogens & spoilage organisms)
Proficient in leading incident reviews to investigate and correct microbiological OOS. Capable of applying RCA techniques and data analysis to deliver sustainable short-term solutions and long-term strategies regarding cleaning and sanitation process execution, hygienic design (equipment & infrastructure), and product disposition. Follows escalation protocols based on risk assessment as appropriate
Basic understanding of microbiological test methods and test criteria for RM/WIP/FP. Directly supports verification and validation of the cleaning & sanitation process by reviewing studies/proposals, risk assessments, data collection, data trends, and CAPA closure
Proficient in GMP's as they pertain to Pre-Requisite Programs to maintain Hygienic food manufacturing equipment and infrastructure to include: Facilities, Production Equipment, Cleaning and Sanitation, Personal Hygiene, Receiving, Storage and Shipping, Traceability and Recall, Pest Control, and Allergen Controls
Proven experience with Hygienic Restorations. 'The sequenced steps taken for the remediation of food manufacturing environments after an existing or potential chemical, physical, or biological contamination event. It involves root cause analysis, repairs, detailed disassembling & cleaning, decontamination, verification, and monitoring activities, to determine the most likely cause of contamination, and to restore the equipment and infrastructure to hygienic conditions.'
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in food science, Engineering, Microbiology, or related area
10 Years or proven experience in managing Sanitation Programs in USDA / FDA / GFSI regulated facilities
Proficient on Sanitation Foundational Hygiene Standard's requirements: Sanitation Controls, Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS); Monitoring, Verification & Validation (MVV), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), Wet, Controlled Wet and Dry Performance standards, Unplanned Events - Water, Planned Events - Construction and Major Maintenance, Adjacent Line Cleaning, Drain Cleaning, Clean In Place / Assisted Cleaning Systems / Clean Out of Place Immersion Tanks, Equipment Relocation, Descaling, Cleaning and Passivating of New and Repaired Equipment
Proficient in Hygienic Design Standards for equipment and infrastructure EHDGE, NSF, AMI, 3A, ANSI, USDA, FDA, etc
Proficient in External standards requirements and their application, to include at minimum: GFSI (BRCG / SQF); Codex; FSSC2200, HACCP; GMP & Pre-requisites
Capable of incorporating applicable State, City regulatory requirements into plant procedures
Proficient in applying external and Boar's Head requirements to establish microbiological preventive controls (pathogens, non-pathogens & spoilage organisms)
Proficient in leading incident reviews to investigate and correct microbiological OOS
Basic understanding of microbiological test methods and test criteria for RM/WIP/FP
Proficient in GMP's as they pertain to Pre-Requisite Programs to maintain Hygienic food manufacturing equipment and infrastructure
Proven experience with Hygienic Restorations
Ability to effectively present information and communicate with all levels of management
Must have the ability to define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and deal with problems involving several concrete and non-concrete variables
This position requires the ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and be proactive
Possess practical and technical skills as well as the ability to communicate the department's objectives in a clear and persuasive manner
The ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and the ability to resolve conflict
Proficient in Windows-based PC and Microsoft Office applications
Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to relate well to a wide range of constituents
Must be able to function well as a member of a team
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, Holidays, and overtime as needed
Experience utilizing, managing, and affecting a formal, documented Master Sanitation System/Program
Preferred
PCQI preferred
6 Sigma certification preferred
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): A food safety certification
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP): A management system that analyzes and controls biological, chemical, and physical hazards throughout the food supply chain
ISO 22000: A Food Safety Management System (FSMS) standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
FSSC 22000: Integrates ISO 22000 to create a more efficient food supply chain
Safe Quality Food (SQF): A globally recognized food safety and quality standard
Company
Boar's Head Brand
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