Plant Sanitation Manager - Casa Grande, AZ

Plant Sanitation Manager

Abbott Nutrition in Casa Grande, AZ is seeking a qualified Plant Sanitation Manager. The Plant Sanitation Manager provides guidance and direction of plant sanitation for manufacturing operations, warehouse and plant grounds. The purpose of the job is to implement food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance policies, procedures and training.

This position works out of our Casa Grande, Arizona location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

Casa Grande, Ariz., is one of Abbott's leading nutrition manufacturing plants in the U.S., reflecting our commitment to innovation and excellence. But we're more than just a company, we're a family. Working here you'll be part of a family that works together to make a difference and enhance the lives of millions worldwide.

You'll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

What You'll Work On :

• Create, drive and implement holistic plant sanitation programs, policies and procedures for plant, warehouse and plant grounds. Assuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and all food safety policies and procedures.
• Act as sanitation support in the process of assessing and mitigating safety risks associated with construction and major maintenance.
• Collaborate / Coordinate with Facility Supervisor, Operations Leadership, Operations Associates and Site Sanitation Crew to achieve desired Environmental Monitoring performance and Pest Control performance. May be responsible for leading the sanitation crew on all shifts for the site.
• Evaluate facility sanitary conditions, assessing risk based on food safety and public health principles, prioritizing corrective actions, and verifying sanitation activities and validation testing.
• Evaluate monthly environmental samples for monitoring of pathogenic organisms in plant, trending the results and developing corrective actions.
• Conformance to master cleaning schedule and applicable cGMP guidelines, best practices and requirements.
• Develop and implement all sanitation related training for sanitation and plant employees as needed;
• Ensures all safety requirements related to sanitation are met including proper chemical storage, MSDS, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and procedures.
• Maintain and write detailed clean up procedures and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures for all plant equipment, driving towards reduced water and air usage.
• Responsible for managing the site's integrated pest control program.
• Manage the department budget, including cost savings initiatives related to sanitation programs and activities.
• Hire and retain a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides ongoing performance feedback. Sets goals which align to department plans and manages the execution of goals through coaching and mentoring. Maintains a safe and professional work environment.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.