Sanitation Manager

**The Opportunity**: The incumbent will be responsible for effectively supervising and controlling the cleaning and sanitation of processing equipment, utensils and the entire plant environment at both Cartwright and Lepage facilities. The incumbent will guide and direct all contractors responsible for sanitation as the production facilities are disassembled, cleaned, sanitized and reassembled in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and will audit the effectiveness of all sanitation activity on a daily basis.

**Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life**:

- Manage, motivate and provide direct leadership to the sanitation contractors.
- Oversee the dismantling, cleaning, reassembly and sanitization of equipment, surfaces, utensils and the plant environment by providing direction, working “hands on” to motivate and provide technical support as required.
- Oversee ATP swabbing and TPC swabs in accordance with prescribed schedule.
- Plan sanitation requirements and activities by establishing priorities, scheduling, assigning work and communicating with sanitation contractors and key stakeholders frequently and regularly within timelines.
- Review pre-operational inspections on a daily basis in order to report non-compliance and take corrective actions to assure compliance to all quality assurance requirements.
- Comply with all relevant legislation including Occupational Health and Safety regulations and proactive in the elimination of workplace accidents and injuries.
- Monitor, create and update Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and participate in audits.
- Accountable for the results and action plans audits as they relate to sanitation.
- Manage inventory and safety store sanitation agents and cleaning substances.
- Liaise/work with 3rd party sanitation contractors and chemical supplier technical staff to troubleshoot and eliminate root cause issues of non-conformities.
- Recognize, support and commit to the Safety Promise
- Other responsibilities as requires

**What You’ll Bring**:

- Relevant post-secondary education
- Knowledge and experience with Sanitation, as it relates to Food Safety
- 3-5 years’ experience in food processing facility
- Demonstrated excellence in leadership ability
- Aptitude for continuous learning
- Must be flexible to work varying shifts and weekends
- Able to manage and build a team independently
- Detail and results oriented
- Strong communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office tools (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Knowledge of industry related quality systems and inspection programs, cleaning systems (CIP, COP) and chemicals
- Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, WHMIS, First Aid, Food Safety, Basic Food Microbiology, Lock Out & Tag Out, and Health and Safety Regulations
- Able to work in cold, humid or wet manufacturing environment, and to work with chemicals
- Position requires constant and frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of up to 30 kgs

**What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods**:

- Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
- An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
- Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
- Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
- Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
- Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

**About Us**: We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company - not just in Canada - but on earth.
- We are carbon neutral.
- We are one of the only food compani