Senior Sanitation Manager - Perdue Farms : Job Details

We are actively recruiting for an experienced Sanitation Manager for our Accomac, VA facility. This position will directly report to the Director of Operations with a dotted line to the Director of Sanitation. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the implementation of Perdue Farms Sanitation Standards, while meeting or exceeding Regulatory / GFSI requirements, and Sanitation Key Performance Indicators at the complex. This position is the technical liaison between the plant, corporate sanitation, and third-party sanitation providers (where applicable). The incumbent will work with site supporting departments (Safety, FSQA, Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering) and provide leadership and direction to identify, prevent and remediate food safety risks, while leading a team of hourly and salaried associates ensuring safe, effective, and efficient execution of the cleaning and sanitation processes. This position will act as the primary interface with internal, external, customer and regulatory inspectors regarding sanitation-related non-conformance reports and corrective action plans, as well as to facilitate positive relations and proactive management.

• Oversee and lead the implementation, management and compliance with Perdue Farms Sanitation Programs, Standards and Sanitation Key Performance Indicators, including but not limited to:
• Sanitation Safety - Create a safe working environment for personnel working in sanitation.
• Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS)
• Periodic Cleaning for Infrastructure and Equipment (PIC & PEC)
• Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP)
• Monitoring Verification and Validation of the Cleaning Process (ATP, Indicators, Pathogens, Allergens)
• Adjacent Line Cleaning
• Drain Cleaning
• Unplanned Water Events
• Construction and Major Maintenance
• Hygienic Design for Equipment and Infrastructure – Assessments
• KPI timely reporting
• Environmental Monitoring Program – associated with sanitation failures
• Review the effectiveness of the Sanitation Program by completing gap analysis on an annual basis to provide continuous improvement for the sanitation program at the factory level.
• Development and Management of the Sanitation Manning (Supervisor, Leads, Sanitation Technicians) and department's operating budget.

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology, or related area.
• Experience: 10+ years proven experience managing sanitation programs in USDA / FDA / GFSI regulated food processing facilities.
• Experience Preferred: PCQI preferred – not required; 6 Sigma certification preferred – not required.

• In stationary positions or moving for 12 hours on a wet, moist, dry, and greasy floor with up to four (4) hours in a single interval.
• Ability to climb stairs, equipment, catwalks, and work from ladders.
• Exposure to temperatures up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit with humidity, noise >110 dB, and light levels around 400-foot candles.
• Physical tasks include bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, and prolonged standing; must be able to lift and control weights up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Exposure to chemicals such as chlorinated water, ammonia, caustic detergents, lubricants, and other substances found in poultry processing operations.
• Must wear and/or use protective and safety equipment required for the job.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.