Global Markets Regional Sanitation Manager in Andover

Rich Products Corporation is a family‑owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities, providing products used worldwide in homes, restaurants and bakeries.

Purpose Statement

The GM Regional Sanitation Manager is responsible for monitoring and ensuring proper sanitation throughout facilities in the global market, ensuring regulatory requirements are met, and recommending improvements. The role develops and implements short‑term and mid‑term business plans for sanitation departments and assists in strategic planning for the plant.

Responsibilities

• Manages and communicates to the plant sanitation teams procedures, programs, and regulatory requirements, ensuring all plant equipment is clean and safe for production.
• Develops, implements, and communicates short‑term and mid‑term (1–2 years) business plans for operations, ensuring associates understand the link to the plant's, division's, and the corporation's business plans.
• Assists in establishing longer‑term strategic plans for the plant.
• Develops operating policies and procedures as necessary.
• Oversees the tailoring and documenting of plant procedures related to cleaning chemicals and cleaning schedules.
• Mentors and motivates associates, providing training and development to optimize performance and personal growth.
• Communicates performance standards to plant leaders and associates, recognizing and rewarding achievements and counseling performance problems.
• Leads Sanitation TPM initiative (DSM), participates in TPM meetings, and supports changes to achieve goals for Associate Safety, Food Safety, and Schedule Attainment.
• May serve as a member of the plant's Steering Team.
• Monitors pest control programs and provides corrective feedback.
• Monitors microbiological reports to verify cleaning procedures and implements corrective actions.
• Works with Global Food Safety/Microbiology and corporate QA and Food Safety teams to investigate and resolve environmental concerns.
• Participates in regular meetings with plant and corporate management to discuss quality and sanitation improvements.
• Develops, maintains, and reports required operational information to management.
• Ensures compliance with GMP and Safety standards.
• Participates in weekly GMP, sanitation, and safety inspections, issuing work orders for deficiencies.
• Follows up on work orders with associates to ensure timely completion.
• Stays abreast of latest manufacturing technologies, systems, and sanitation practices.
• Stays current on educational endeavors around Operations, Safety, Maintenance and Sanitation.
• Strives to meet and exceed safety goals, aiming for zero incidents.
• Performs other related responsibilities as needed to support Rich Products Corporation's business objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience with ten plus years supervisory experience in food‑processing, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of FDA/CFIA, regional regulatory regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices, sanitation processes, and HACCP.
• Understanding of production scheduling and variables such as run‑rates, processing times, and change‑over times.
• Knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations, including product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality, throughput delivery, and cost control.
• Ability to direct, coach, and train associates; plan, monitor, and schedule work.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Mechanical and spatial aptitude, including disassembly and reassembly of equipment.
• Ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and related software applications.
• Thorough working knowledge of Clean in Place systems, including HTST, HHST, and UHT applications.
• Knowledge of the Pasteurized Milk Ordnance (PMO).
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
• Ability to travel internationally, including up to 50% travel, possibly consecutive weeks away from primary residence.

Rich Products Corporation welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

Bringing Your Best Self to Work

As a family‑owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance work and life:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings and in‑house taste tests

It’s all part of how we support our family of associates. Because in the company of family, all things are possible.