Plant Hygiene Manager

Our client, a leading manufacturer of baked goods, is looking for a Hygiene Manager for their facility. 

Perm hire, full-time

Location: Scarborough

Salary: $80K - $90K

Schedule: ability to work nights (approx. 3 months) then afternoons (approx. 3 months) and then days moving forward

Summary: The Hygiene Manager will be responsible for ensuring the compliance with internal & external regulations and legislative requirements for food safety at the facility.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and establish overall vision and direction for the Sanitation Department
• Directly supervises up to 25 employees; build High Performance Teams, manage individual performance plans, organize and execute work and lead teams to produce results
• Provide technical expertise and leadership in the facility as it relates to Hygiene and Sanitation through in-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, methods, and technology
• Scope will include site hygiene program, swabbing as directed by Quality, integrated pest control program with provider, foreign material control and hygienic design issues
• Update sanitation program (policies, SSOP, MSS including PIC/PEC, etc) and ensure validations are completed as per schedule
• Responsible for cost leadership: contracts, budget and productivity targets
• Collaborate with management and other Department heads for effective cleanings 
• Implement training program as part of building a stronger department
• Ensures optimal performance, verification and validation of COP systems
• Execute significant improvements in maintaining assets and change-over time reductions and cleaning results while delivering on cost, safety, morale, skill capability, etc.
• Relieve Sanitation Supervisor and Sanitation Managers and direct activities of hourly staff
• In conjunction with the Food Safety Team, conduct periodic HACCP reviews
  
  

Job Requirements:

• BS/MS degree in Food Technology / Microbiology
• Minimum 10 years experience in the Dry Food / Bakery Fresh or Frozen Manufacturing (Food Hygienist/Sanitarian) working in progressive roles with leadership experience
• Must be able to complete scheduling, payroll, and may be required to directly manage shifts when required
• Confidence to challenge contractors, suppliers, etc. to provide exceptional delivery and low cost
• Must be able to respond to emergency calls 24/7
• Entrepreneurial mindset and responsible to achieve Department and site KPIs
• Proficient in software: MS Office, AutoCAD, GMAIL, ADP, etc.
• Represent company best interests with customers and Food Industry / Technical Regulatory (SQF) and Compliance Representatives (FDA, CFIA).
• Must have a sense of urgency for uptime of assets to support Operations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with organizational and leadership abilities
  
  

Physical Demands:

• May be required to stand/sit/walk for long periods of time.
• Will be required to engage in bending, stooping, squatting and ladder climbing.
• Due to the environment, must be able to work in various weather and temperature conditions which include extreme heat, humidity and cold. Also, ability to work with cleaning chemicals and testing.

Health and Safety:

• Conduct all Job Tasks in a Safe and Responsible manner.
• Participate in all Health and Safety, GMP and HACCP training as required.
• Report any accidents, incidents and unsafe/hazardous conditions.
• Report any damages of property and machinery.
• Ensure that you understand how and when to use the Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) that is located in your work area.
• Ensure you comply with OHSA, WSIB, MOL regulations and/or laws that govern “workers” responsibilities in the workplace (covered during orientation – section 28 of the OHSA i.e. “Green Book”) and Comply with Tradition Fine Foods Ltd. Safety Rules and Good
• Manufacturing Practices, and HACCP Programs.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your resume to careers@gc-employment.com with the subject title “Plant Hygiene Manager_Scarborough”