Plant Sanitarian - Decatur, IL

Job location

Decatur, Illinois · United States

Postharvest, Packing and Processing

Job description

General Plant Sanitarian – East Plant – Decatur, IL
This is an Exempt position.

Job Summary:
This position is responsible for the sanitation and GMP process for the Decatur East Plant and is an active member of the Quality Team, providing support functions as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

Develop and maintain plant Sanitation, Hygiene and GMP systems in compliance with the Plant and Corporate Quality Policies, including training for GMP and cleaning
Plan, develop and implement Sanitation Standards and Goals
Audit all activities necessary for the cleaning and sanitizing of production and production equipment ensuring that all duties are performed in accordance with FDA regulations including SOP's, HACCP, GMP's, all safety policies and company procedures
Monitor the results of the Daily and Master Sanitation Schedules so that the required practices are performed on a timely basis.
Perform field inspections and sign off on daily Master Sanitation Schedule activities in the assigned areas of the plant. Provide coaching and correction when conditions of the plant do not align with the completion of the Master Sanitation Schedule.
Oversee Pest Control Program to ensure proper controls within the facility
Monitor the results of the Environmental Monitoring Program to ensure sanitation practices support the reduction of micro in the plant environment
Troubleshoot and resolve persistent sanitation issues
Identify infrastructure maintenance/capital for sanitation related improvements
Monitor and order Sanitation Supplies to ensure that proper supplies are on hand to clean and sanitize the facility
Respond to reports of sanitation problems as identified by audits or regulatory agency interaction
Manage the chemical control program in the assigned areas of the plant
Maintain a safe working environment, and is engaged in plant initiatives
In collaboration with the QA Manager, advise the Plant Management Team on matters of sanitation and hygiene as may be required to promote high product quality standard.
Oversee duties of contract plant janitorial and cleaning services staff
Lead and train the contract cleaning staff
Understand their role in food safety and quality systems, actively participates in food safety efforts and ensures all activities conform to good manufacturing practices.

Job Qualifications:

Preferred 4 year degree or 6 year Food Safety experience
Five or more years of food plant sanitation, quality assurance or operations management experience
Internal auditing experience
Working knowledge of document management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and other data bases
Knowledge of applicable food regulations and requirement

Skills:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work across functions
Creative/analytical problem solving skills and innovative approaches to resolve complex problems
Strong Microsoft office skills such as PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Demonstrated experience of effective leadership working closely with regulatory agencies or vendors
Solid systems understanding and ability to identify improvements needed
Hands on management style and solid communication ability
Able to effectively interface within all levels of the organization
Ability to make decisions based on information and data available
Ability to work as a team member and provide training.

Working Conditions:

Dust
Chemicals / Irritants
The scope of the position requires exposure to and use of chemicals, solvents, and cleaners that may be hazardous and/or cause injury if specific instructions regarding their mixture, use, and disposal/storage are not properly followed
Inside areas:
- Spring /Summer: Temperatures in some areas of the facility will be up to or exceed 100 degrees
Outside areas:
- Spring /Summer: Outside temperature may be up to or exceed 100 degrees with potential for high humidity. May be exposed to inclement weather conditions including, but not limited to, rain and wind
- Fall /Winter: Outside temperatures may reach freezing or below; may be exposed to inclement weather including, freezing rain, sleet, snow and wind
Some manufacturing processes within the facility are highly reliant on machinery and other processing equipment and, as a result, noise levels may reach or exceed 85 decibels and require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift

Physical Requirements:

Able to move materials and equipment weighing up to 55 pounds
Able to traverse up to two (2) miles during the course of a work day
Able to move about or to a work site by stooping, bending, kneeling or squatting frequently during the course of a work day. May require periods of prolonged sitting or standing
Able to operate equipment or diagnose / detect issues of machinery that may be located at different heights. May require work on ladders, scaffolding or other work at heights
Requires a full range of physical motion in order to operate manual and electrically powered tools and electrical test equipment, to move throughout the facility, including climbing stairs in all buildings, and to work at heights.

Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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