Fortrex · 14 hours ago
Complex Manager (Salaried)
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expFortrex is a leader in food safety solutions for the food processing industry, seeking a Complex Manager to oversee operational and administrative tasks for sanitation processes. The role involves strategic planning, budget management, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
ChemicalExtermination ServiceFood and BeverageFood ProcessingProduct ManagementQuality Assurance
Responsibilities
Plan, develop, and implement strategy for operational management through consultation with the Site Manager and Technical Services
Oversee site expenditures to ensure budgets are met
Provide analysis of site usages of labor, supplies, and chemicals to ensure P&L standards are met
Work with Technical Services and Workers’ Compensation to determine means and methods to reduce accidents at the workplace
Report on operational issues, opportunities, and improvement plans and achievements
Communicate with Area Manager daily to report accidents, downtime, damage, and other important plant issues and provide action plans in response to each
Complete weekly internal safety audits on staff and equipment to ensure we provide our team members with a safe work environment
Set, monitor, motivate, and track specific goals for the sanitation crew regarding working safe, clean, and on time
Manage and develop direct reporting staff, including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, motivating, evaluating, setting, and adjusting of pay rates and hours of work, handling team member complaints and grievances to minimize turnover, disciplining team members, planning and directing the work of team members, etc
Ensure compliance with all internal company procedures and policies including Technical Services, Human Resources, Accounting, IT, and general customer service
Serve as the main liaison with our customers and government agencies
Attend sanitation meetings (e.g., production, USDA, audits, etc.) on behalf of the company with the customer to ensure customer satisfaction
Communicate customer responsibilities required for sanitation of the facility (e.g., maintenance needs, water pressure/temperature, customer provided supplies, etc.)
Submit corrective actions procedures to customer when necessary to remedy issues
Follow-up with customers to ensure that problems are resolved to their satisfaction
Work with Human Resources, Payroll and Technical Services with any government agency (e.g., OSHA, ICE, EEOC, NLRB, DOL, etc.) matters
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be 18 years of age or older
Ability to read, write, add, and subtract
2 years of relevant sanitation experience
General working knowledge of computers/technology (Microsoft Office programs: Excel, Word, Outlook)
Preferred
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (“GED”)
2-year degree from Community College/University
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays (varies by location)
Paid Vacation
Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)
Training & Development Opportunities
Company
Fortrex
Fortrex specializes in food safety and food plant sanitation services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-05-11Acquired
Leadership Team
Craig Hart
Chief Financial Officer
Amy Lowe
Executive Vice President
Recent News
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