SANITATION DIRECTOR

Director of Sanitation

Support Algood's Core Values by incorporating them in daily behaviors and actions.

The Director of Sanitation will lead the development, maintenance, and training for the sanitation and pest control programs across all Algood Food Company facilities. The role will ensure compliance with all company, regulatory, and customer standards for sanitation and food safety by working collaboratively to ensure that equipment, processes, and the plant environment are suitably designed, maintained, and effectively cleaned/sanitized.

• Demonstrate effective leadership in work delegation, team coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Informative and professional assistance when working with internal and external customers, and vendors.
• Display strong analytical and problem-solving skills using data to draw conclusions and implement solutions.
• Adaptive to a fast-changing environment and able to overcome minor issues within established procedures.
• Exhibit strong initiative with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate exceptional oral and written communicative skills with the ability to make complicated subjects clear to diverse audiences.
• Effectively manage internal and external interpersonal relationships, encouraging openness, candor, and trust.
• Successful performance of duties within a team environment and independently.
• Successful performance of duties with frequent interruptions and time pressures.
• Maintain Company information in a confidential manner.
• Physical attendance at the Louisville plant location on all planned Sanitation Days.

• Develop and implement strategic sanitation plans for all Algood Food Company facilities to ensure that sanitary performance meets Algood standards as well as regulatory and customer requirements.
• Develop, review, and update Master Sanitation Schedule and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures as needed to maintain best practices.
• Lead production, sanitation, and maintenance personnel to effectively and safely complete production and facility sanitation; collaborate with plant management to lead sanitation activities on planned Sanitation Days (regardless of assigned employee/ department).
• Plan and organize training activities related to sanitation and pest management:
  
  
  
  • Train all plant employees on sanitation procedures and chemical safety / use; and
  • Organize and conduct refresher training annually, or as needed.
  
  
  
  
• Coach and develop sanitation employees to meet company, department, and individual performance goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to evaluate new/modified equipment and facility construction to ensure sanitary design requirements are met.
• Continually evaluate sanitary conditions to recommend improvements to processes, equipment, and facilities.
• Develop and maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other related sanitation metrics to measure sanitary conditions and performance. Review and analyze data sanitation KPIs and metrics, internal and external audits, and environmental monitoring program to identify trends and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Oversee and coordinate contractors providing waste removal, recycling, pest management, chemical management, and supplemental sanitation services.

• Partner with QA to lead cross-functional teams to investigate and implement corrective actions for sanitation issues, including adverse environmental results, water intrusion, and other unsanitary conditions.
• Conduct internal audits and/or monthly inspections.
• Support facility during audits, communications, and other interactions with customers, regulatory authorities, and other third parties.
• Continuously improve professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops, reviewing scientific publications, and participating in industry associations.
• Maintain records of sanitation and verification activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position requires regular travel to the Lawrenceburg facility, and less than 25% travel outside of the local area for other business needs.

• Ability to maintain considerable concentration with frequent time pressures and interruptions.
• Ability to process work with accuracy.
• Self-directed, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Ability to maintain visual attention for extended periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry minimal weights up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally reach, squat, kneel, climb, push, or pull.
• Ability to manipulate necessary office equipment, computer software, hardware, and equipment.

This position requires working in an internal and external environment that is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme heat, and the risk of electrical shock, and occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high precarious places, and toxic or caustic chemicals. Additionally, this position requires availability to handle urgent issues outside of normal working hours due to 24-hour production schedules.

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
• 10 years experience in food safety and sanitation. Nut butter and/or dry processing experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of sanitary design, food safety, and sanitation chemical use and safety.
• PCQI / HACCP certification required; SQF certification preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite and an understanding of other software, web-based applications, and internet search functions.
• Internal auditor training required.