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Our client, a food manufacturer/distributor in Perth Amboy, NJ, is looking for a Facility Sanitation Manager. In addition to being a hands-on manager, this position also supports plant profitability by leading sanitation efficiency, including the development of more efficient & effective cleaning methods, developing standard work, training, cleaning validation, identification & execution of annual operational savings. BilingualSpanish Required.Monday-Friday, start time 5pSalary range $95,000-105,000/year, commensurate with experienceAnnual bonus opportunityDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinates all Sanitation activities to accomplish sanitation practices according to sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOP's).Maintain daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly sanitation records including master sanitation schedule and record keeping of Sanitation program.Maintain detailed cleaning procedure and SSOP's according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), OSHA and SQFDevelop and implement new methods and process improvements to enhance safety performance and control costs.Provides input on staffing levels and participates in sourcing and interviewing candidates.Train, develop, coach, and supervise the teams within the department to ensure safe and effective sanitation practices.Provide team members have adequate tools to perform their tasks safely and correctly.Oversee sanitation supply ordering, inventory, and usage.Manages chemical re-ordering. Manage/liaison for third party contract services for sanitation chemicals and CIP systems.Trouble shoot problems with CIP systems and perform basic repairs.Oversee Audit Sanitation SSOP'S and report audit findings. Responsible for completion of corrective action for sanitation audits.Assist in Coordinating and preparing plant for 3rd party GFSI audits.Requirements Include:At least 4 years of experience in facility sanitation management, ideally at a food/beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturer/distributerKnowledge and experience with CIP systems operation, circuit layout and trouble shooting requiredMust have excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication skills, along with simple mathematical abilitiesStrong knowledge of GMP's, SSOP's HACCP, SQF, OSHA, and familiarity in food manufacturing settingFamiliar with internal and external audits to include GFSI and state inspectionsAbility to work with minimal supervision, have multitasking skills and demonstrate attention to detail.Bilingual English/Spanish required