Global Markets Regional Sanitation Manager in Andover

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family‑owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in‑store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 locations and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The GM Regional Sanitation Manager is responsible for monitoring and ensuring proper sanitation throughout facilities in the global market and that all regulatory requirements are met. Also recommends improvements in manufacturing methods and sanitation practices to management. Further, develop and implement short‑term and mid‑term business plans for sanitation departments and assists in the development of the strategic plan for the plant.

Key Accountabilities/Outcomes

• Manages and communicates to the plant sanitation teams procedures, programs, and regulatory requirements, ensuring all plant equipment is clean and safe for production.
• Ensures compliance with all standard operating procedures.
• 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 and understand their role in accomplishing these 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 approved but not limited to cleaning chemicals and cleaning schedules.
• Mentors and motivates associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth by building skills and capabilities of Rich associates.
• Communicates performance standards to plant leaders and associates, recognizing and rewarding individuals and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems.
• Ensures that all associates have the resources and capabilities needed to effectively accomplish their roles and responsibilities.
• Leads Sanitation TPM initiative (DSM), participates in TPM meetings and supports changing the environment to achieve goals set for Associate Safety, Food Safety and Schedule Attainment.
• May serve as a member of the plant's Steering Team.
• Monitors pest control programs including all reporting functions from third party vendors.
• Provides feedback for corrective actions to keep pest activity under control and within established threshold limits.
• Monitors microbiological reports from the plant to determine whether cleaning procedures are being followed.
• Implements corrective action as necessary for resolution.
• Will support, collaborate, and work with Global Food Safety/Microbiology and corporate QA and Food Safety teams to investigate and resolve all concerns related to environmental issues.
• Participates in regular meetings with plant and corporate management to discuss quality and sanitation improvements.
• Facilitates problem resolution related to sanitation and quality issues.
• Develops, maintains and reports required operational information to management.
• Ensures that all GMP and Safety standards are in compliance.
• Participates in weekly GMP, sanitation and safety inspections throughout the production departments and corrects, or issues work orders to correct, any identified deficiencies.
• Follows up on work orders with the appropriate associates to ensure expeditious performance of the requested work.
• Keeps abreast of the latest manufacturing technologies, systems, and sanitation practices.
• Stays current on updated educational endeavors around Operations, Safety, Maintenance and Sanitation.
• Strives to meet and exceed all safety goals and standards with the AIM of "ZERO" Safety incidents at all supported sites.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Rich Products Corporation's business objectives.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering, or related field of similar experience having ten plus years supervisory experience in a food‑processing, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization, preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment.
• Working knowledge of, but not limited to, FDA/CFIA, regional regulatory regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation processes/procedures and HACCP.
• Demonstrated understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run‑rates, processing times, change‑over times, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield).
• Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations.
• Proficient using Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other software applications needed to meet and fulfill all expected job requirements.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of Clean in Place (CIP) systems including but not limited to HTST, HHST, and UHT applications.
• Knowledge of the Pasteurized Milk Ordnance (PMO).
• Understanding multiple languages is a plus but must be proficient in reading and writing and understanding the English language.
• Must have the ability to travel internationally in the role. Travel will be expected in this role. The applicant can expect up to 50% travel and may include consecutive weeks away from primary residence.

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