Sanitation Manager

Company: Superior Dairy
Location: Canton
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Superior Dairy is seeking a dedicated and experienced Sanitation Manager.--As the Sanitation Manager you will be responsible for all activities related to food sanitation in a dairy manufacturing and packaging environment. --You will be instrumental in creating and formalizing a fully compliant sanitation program, ensuring thorough documentation and adherence to all standards. In this position you will work directly with the plant manager and quality assurance manager to support the food safety and food quality needs of the facility. Chemical and sanitation training, tracking and trending sanitation trends, root cause analysis and audit support will be your primary responsibilities. This position will be supported by a team of sanitation supervisors.----Superior Dairy, founded in 1922, is best known for producing high quality dairy products, including fluid milk products, cottage cheese, sour cream, ice cream and chip dip. Superior Dairy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA). Together we run a multi-state dairy manufacturing and innovation campus with four facilities across the Great Lakes region.The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), established in 1916, is a dairy farmer-owned and operated milk marketing cooperative and dairy processor. As the 10th largest dairy cooperative in the U.S., we proudly serve dairy farmers across Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Indiana. With a workforce of around 625 employees spread across four states, MMPA is deeply rooted in the dairy industry. We operate multiple facilities, including the Middlebury Cheese Company in Indiana, Superior Dairy in Ohio, and two SQF Level 3 dairy ingredient plants in Michigan. Our product lineup includes fluid milk, cheese, ultra-filtered milk, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream, and condensed skim milk.--Why You'll Love Working Here: At Superior Dairy, we believe in investing in our people and fostering an environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. Here are just a few reasons why you'll enjoy working with us:Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary to attract the best talent.Health & Wellness Benefits: Comprehensive medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health services to support your well-being.Disability Insurance: Protection for you in case of illness or injury.Paid Time Off: Enjoy a generous PTO package to maintain a work-life balance.Retirement Benefits: Secure your future with 401k contributions from us.Growth Opportunities: We are committed to your personal and professional development.Employee Appreciation: We regularly host events to show our appreciation for your hard work and dedication.Wellness Initiatives: Participate in wellness programs designed to help you stay healthy and engaged.Employee Feedback: Your voice matters, and we offer forums for your suggestions and inputWhat We're Looking For:ResponsibilitiesSchedule and manage sanitation program to ensure plant operations meet sanitation requirements for food production--Train sanitation and plant employees to achieve and maintain sanitation objectives.Build and maintain a Master Sanitation Schedule and related documentation.Meet cleaning frequencies established in the Master Sanitation Schedule.Support PM program for critical dairy equipment (HTST pasteurizers, cream separators, pumps and valves etc)Make recommendations for improvements and lead improvement teams.Work with the Plant Manager, QA Manager --and Director of Quality to troubleshoot issuesExplain sanitation related hazards and safety measures to employees and monitor compliance.Maintain chemical inventory and interact with the chemical supplier for advice on training or issues related to sanitation.Develop SSOPs.Work directly with contracted chemical company to drive best practices in the plant--Enforce safety and GMP policies and maintain plant cleanliness.Other duties as assignedEducation & ExperiencePosition Requirements--Complexity:--Previous experience in food production/manufacturing environments including a general knowledge of food ingredients and processing equipment. Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and time management skills and must display strong leadership qualities.Working Conditions:--Most time will be spent in a production environment working with production machinery. Sometime will be spent at a desk using various office equipment including a computer, telephone, etc.Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, this person --will be regularly required to stand for long periods of time, use hands, handle control, and to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to sit. The associate may be required to lift 25 lb routinely, and up to 50 lb on occasion.Safety/ Hazards: This position requires the ability to understand and follow policy and procedures of safety rules and regulations. This manager and the manager's subordinates will have exposure to steam, chemicals, wet conditions, elevated platforms, and a variety of production equipment.Travel: Occasional travel to other MMPA facilities for training or support.--QualificationsA bachelor's degree in food science, animal science, any other science stream or related field is preferred -but not requiredApplicants must have 5+ years of progressive experience in food sanitation with supervisory responsibilitiesThe applicant must be familiar with the theory and application of clean in place (CIP), clean out of place (COP), SSOPs--Applicants must have knowledge of Regulatory requirements with respect to food production and sanitation (OSHA, FSMA, Sanitation Controls, MPs, and SSOPs)Applicants are required to have practical experience in sanitation practicesBilingual (Spanish/English, English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required.--Applicants should have MS Office related computer skills.--The candidate must demonstrate the ability to facilitate change by involving employees in continually improvement processes.Why Join Us: At Superior Dairy, you'll be joining a company with a strong legacy in the dairy industry, and a forward-thinking culture that values growth, wellness, and teamwork. We're excited to welcome a passionate individual to our team who is eager to contribute to our success while growing their own career. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and work with a dynamic group of people, we want to hear from you!--Ready to join our team, Apply today!! We look forward to hearing from you!We are a drug-free facility, and maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment is a top priority. As part of our commitment to your well-being, all applicants will undergo a drug screening as part of the hiring process.--Superior Dairy is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in our workforce.This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.Superior Dairy provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.Please Note: We are not accepting unsolicited resumes or inquiries from third-party recruiters at this time. Thank you for your understanding.--PI59334d544bf4-25660-37734745

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