Sanitation Lead

Job Description:
Job Title: Sanitation Lead
Shift Length: 8 hours
Location: Royal Canin - Rolla, Missouri
 
Royal Canin is looking for a Sanitation Lead to join our exciting pet food business at one of our manufacturing plants located in Rolla, Mo. We focus our attention on the unique needs of cats and dogs. That obsession with detail is what makes it possible for us to deliver precise, effective nutrition, and help them become their magnificent best.
As part of our overall total compensation package, Royal Canin offers a competitive benefits package to all associates which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and 401k match. Associates are also immediately eligible (based on hire date) up to three weeks of vacation, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Sick Pay, Maternity & Parental Leave and annual bonus earning potential, plus many other ancillary benefits not listed here. Required hours are Sunday 5:30am - 2pm and Monday - Thursday 7am - 3:30pm
Role:
The Sanitation Lead is responsible for implementing site and corporate Food Safety & Sanitation initiatives.  Requires effective leadership skills to manage Sanitation Associates, provide detailed Sanitation reports, review/develop/implement Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, develop and deliver detailed training to Associates.  Will be responsible for all safety requirements being fully adhered to throughout sanitation initiatives.
Responsibilities

• Implement Master Cleaning Schedule
• Create Shutdown/Start-up cleaning schedules
• Conduct microbiological sampling of cleaned surface & equipment
• Participate in Food Safety/HACCP Team and Period reports
• Conduct periodic Micro team GMP/GHP training
• Participate in IPM (Intergrated Pest Management) activities as needed.

• Working knowledge of food safety.
• Responsible for assisting all areas in maintaining high levels of daily cleanliness and adherence to site GMP's. 
• Prioritize work on a daily basis by identifying pressing issues, through communication with each operator, knowing shift production plans and awareness of area.  
• Promote high quality team environment through effective teamwork and self-management with a positive attitude.
• Performs all assigned activities and job tasks within their area.
• Understands production schedules as they relate to shutdowns.
• Detailed cleaning of large areas and workspaces
• Detailed cleaning of large pieces of manufacturing equipment
• Understanding of microbiological and pest control as it pertains to a food manufacturing environment.
• The ability to work with all Teams at the site on Sanitation, Pest Control and Housekeeping projects
• The ability to work in enclosed spaces.
• The desire to work as an interactive team in a large plant setting.
• When assigned to a specific operation area, complete all duties associated with that assignment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform sanitation duties as required by the Master Sanitation Schedule, with particular attention to lock out/tag out procedures. Complete required documentation.
• Assist the plant to meet or exceed production goals.
• Other duties and responsibilities throughout the plant as assigned by Manager.
• Educate others on sanitation principles.
• Receive micro training and understand the hazards of cross contamination.
• Develop a detailed knowledge of the process flow of the plant.
• Understand traffic, air flow and color code system.

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education
• Must be willing and able to work and accept varying shifts and schedules.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in the English language.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written/verbal communication (English)
• Computer Skills – Proficient in Word and Excel
• Very Good interpersonal skills, with ability to influence, motivate and work in a team environment. 
• Self-motivated
• Good working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety
• Excellent working knowledge of all production equipment, site layout, sanitation tool use and preventive maintenance.
• Good working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety.