Sanitation Director

2 months ago


Greater Toronto Area, Canada FGF Brands Full time

Job Summary

The Director of Sanitation will lead the development and implementation of sanitation programs and procedures to ensure the highest levels of sanitary performance in all FGF facilities. This role will be responsible for staying updated on relevant changes in food safety regulations and ensuring ongoing compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic sanitation programs and procedures to meet or exceed required company, regulatory, and customer standards.
  • Lead and motivate the sanitation team to ensure safe work practices, including PPEs, chemical handling, times/temperatures, and lockout/tagout procedures.
  • Partner with the Director of Food Safety and Director of Maintenance & Engineering to develop methods and techniques to verify and validate the effectiveness of sanitation initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with daily cleaning requirements and Master Sanitation Schedule.
  • Develop and implement equipment and infrastructure sanitary design expectations and procedures in conjunction with a cross-functional team of internal and external partners.
  • Investigate and follow up on all sanitation issues that could result in contamination, reduction of shelf-life, customer complaints, and rejection of products.
  • Conduct inspections and verification of all equipment to be cleaned and sanitized.
  • Develop KPIs to measure sanitation goals and effectiveness.
  • Evaluate, recommend, and implement measures to improve facility sanitation procedures and methods, production equipment cleanup practices, while mitigating potential risks.
  • Work closely with chemical suppliers to ensure proper chemicals are in use to achieve sanitation results while maintaining budget goals.
  • Ensure resources are in place to adequately support quality and business needs.
  • Provide continuous coaching and support to all FGF Sanitation Team members to ensure they are motivated, engaged, delivering results, and reaching their full potential.
  • Emphasize the importance of training and development programs for sanitation team members, including continuous improvement initiatives to enhance their skills and identify future leaders within the sanitation department.
  • Involved in activities related to sustainability and environmental impact, including reducing water and energy consumption, waste reduction, and implementing eco-friendly sanitation practices.
  • Travel between all FGF facilities.

Requirements

  • Sanitation experience within the food manufacturing industry.
  • Extensive knowledge in sanitation cleaning practices, CIP systems, wastewater, and sanitary design in a food manufacturing environment.
  • Thorough knowledge of sanitation chemicals and application within food production facilities.
  • Experience working with FDA, CFIA, and USDA.
  • Ability to prioritize duties in a changing environment to satisfy business objectives.
  • Ability to communicate well in both written and verbal form, in both small team and large public venues.
  • Effective presentation and public speaking skills.
  • Experience in Environmental Monitoring and pathogen testing protocols.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Continuous Improvement Methodology (Six Sigma, Lean, 5S).

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of managerial experience with sanitation programs required.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience with direct reports and supporting teams.
  • 4-7 years' experience in quality assurance or process control with 2 to 4 years as a manager is an asset.
  • Knowledge of GFSI & Food Safety standards (BRC, SQF, FSSC, HACCP, FSMA).

About FGF Brands

FGF Brands is a dynamic company that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. As a successful company that is continually growing, there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.


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