Sanitation & GMP Lead

Job Description

The Sanitation/GMP Lead is responsible for implementing site and corporate Food Safety & Sanitation, as well as GMP initiatives. The Sanitation/GMP Lead is responsible to lead and coordinate the GMP/GHP and pest control programs at the site level to ensure full compliance with Mars Global GMP-GHP, FSSC and regulatory standards requirements. The Sanitation/GMP Lead is responsible to ensure that the manufacturing areas and the general office area remain clean and free of microbiological contamination and pest infestation.

It requires effective leadership skills to manage Sanitation Associates, Quality Conformance Coordinators, and Sample Processors. Other responsibilities include providing detailed guidance and delivering detailed training to associates.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must meet time in role (12+ months) if internal
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5 years of experience in food industry
• GMP-GHP and food safety international and regulatory standards
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes from hot to cold, dust, dirt, and chemicals
• Computer/technical savvy
• Works proficiently in:
  Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other administrative programs
• Understanding of chemical safety procedures and hazards of chemicals used in sanitation.
• Must be or have demonstrated the ability to develop into the site’s Subject Matter Expert in Pest Control and GMP practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying pushing (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling and gripping
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, leaning over equipment and work in confined spaces
• Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
• Ability to read, write and speak English

• Develop and lead the implementation and maintenance of site GMP-GHP and pest control programs.

• Direct supervision for Quality Conformance Coordinator (QCC)/ Supply Sample Processor associates to effectively provide direction in IBO-setting and talent development based on current Q&FS strategy needs.

• Drive GMP-GHP compliance to the MSS standard by actively participating in the MSE AM & Q&FS Pillars and coaching supply associates in the execution of the Area Ownership / Equipment Ownership (AO/EO) standards.

• Manage external contractors and suppliers designated to support GMP's and pest control programs.

• Participate in Food Safety risk assessment for new equipment installation to ensure clean design principles are met and provide direction of GHP’s to the CVS team.

• This position manages the sanitation of the facility, including oversite of the contracted cleaning crews, to ensure the factory continuously meets or exceeds established guidelines and standards.

Sanitation Program

• Manage the site Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) using a web-based program

• Develop, maintain, and improve Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)

• Verify SSOP’s are being followed as intended. This may involve the need to support during weekend or night shift hours occasionally

• Trains sanitation personnel and operations on Sanitation Procedures, proper chemical usage and handling

• Manage the validation of cleaning procedures, including clean-in-place (CIP) system procedures

• Manage the Sanitation Inspection Program and address trends in non-conformities

• Complete risk assessments as required by the cleaning and sanitation standard

• Review and evaluate updates in Corporate, ISO or regulatory standards related to GMP’s to conduct gap assessments and identify opportunities for compliance.

• Lead the GMP Committee/Group for the site to drive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives while building functional competencies in GMP/GHP's across the different value streams.

• Lead GMP related projects in coordination with Engineering (hand washing sinks, sinks for equipment cleaning, drain cleaning, etc.).

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives at the site (Exterior GMPs and Food Defense, Clean as you Go, 5S and show case areas of the factory).