Sanitation Manager

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Hygiene Lead immediately at our French's Manufacturing Plant in Springfield, Missouri.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share. We are proud to be awarded as a Diversity Inc. Top 50 company for Diversity and have multiple Sustainability awards (ranking #22 in the World and #1 in Food Products)

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

 POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the general direction of the Quality Manager, the Hygiene Lead (Sanitation Manager) will provide oversight, support, and governance for all aspects of hygiene at the Springfield, MO Plant, to include GMPs, Master Sanitation, Environmental Monitoring, and Pest Control.  The role will ensure quality, food safety and operational expectations are met while preventing sanitation and design-related food safety failures. The role will be responsible for the development, validation and implementation of sanitation practices including SOPs and cleaning practices, including the selection & use of cleaning chemicals, and the development and delivery of training materials. 

The Hygiene Lead (Sanitation Manager) will work within the McCormick High Performance Cultural Framework; actively teaching, coaching, developing and mentoring sanitation and GMP acumen.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the plant sanitation and GMP compliance through managing the pest control and environmental control programs and assuring appropriate corrective actions when gaps exist
• Leads and manages the plantwide sanitation program to achieve key indicator results that support the site strategic objectives, goals, strategies and measures
• Provide guidance and develop technical expertise in appropriate personnel with regard to sanitation and hygienic design and controls
• Provides direction and supports the daily management and work prioritization of sanitation responsibilities
• Provides support, including training, troubleshooting, and some maintenance, to the production sanitation systems, equipment, and tools
• Conduct cleaning and allergen validations
•  Collaborates with facility departments to define sanitation activities and resources needed to ensure completion of Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).  Audit MSS and complete RCCA on issues identified.
• Provides regular performance feedback and oversees development/ training plans for individuals within the sanitation team. Utilizes coaching and facilitation skills to manage employee relations.
• Manages fiscal responsibility to ensure the department spend is consistent with business requirements
• Creates and leads the structure of High Performance to engage the team to utilize continuous improvement and lean tools to optimize results within the sanitation team
• Provides direction and supports the daily management and work prioritization of direct reports across all shifts to achieve flawless sanitation goals

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the food, beverage, flavor, ingredient and/or pharmaceutical industry. Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing plant environment
• Current advanced working knowledge in sanitation, HACCP, microbiology, pest control and quality systems
• Experience with core sanitation services to include cleaning, and validation and verification of sanitation systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to break a complex task down into discrete tasks that can be comprehended by a wide range of employees
• Proven problem-solving skills that lead to recommending and implementing solutions, often with incomplete or inconclusive information
• Demonstrated ability to apply risk management principles that support both internal and external customer requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc Degree in Food Science, Sanitation, Food Safety, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Food Technology, Microbiology or a related technical field of study in the applied sciences
• Experience working with SAP & Neogen Software Systems 

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.