Engineering Manager

Position Title: Engineering Manager

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade: Grade 06

Requisition ID: 41718

JOB SUMMARY

The Sanitation Manager will provide strategic Sanitation leadership and support to the Production, Dry Storage, Maintenance, and Quality Departments, ensuring employee safety, food safety, sanitation, and cleaning requirements are met in accordance with all federal, state, and customer regulations, as well as McCain Foods' own food safety and sanitation guidelines. The Sanitation Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Sanitation Department, managing a team of employees and outside custodial contractors. Additionally, the Sanitation Manager will collaborate with other departments, develop budgets, and procure sanitation supplies and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the sanitation department to ensure that all food safety guidelines are met while adhering to all human and chemical safety procedures.
• Support and execute the Company’s Food Safety programs at the facility in conjunction with Quality department.
• Provide input on sanitation excellence across the organization.
• Be the responsible project leader for all Audit Readiness Programs and initiatives in collaboration with various departments, such as, but not limited to: Quality, Maintenance, Production, Engineering, and Corporate.
• Work collaboratively with Quality department in all Food safety programs and audits and food defense programs.
• Support and promote the company’s health and safety program, maintain a safe working environment, and ensure continued compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and JHSC recommendations.
• Track and trend critical sanitation metrics to measure performance and achieve improvements while maintaining all standards.
• Lead regular Sanitation meetings with all stakeholders such as Plant Manager, Maintenance, Contractors, Operations, and QA.
• Be the responsible project leader for all sanitation shutdowns (Clean ups) ensuring completeness of the sanitation activities on time.
• Be responsible Project leader for all Sanitary design projects, improvements, and initiatives.
• Be responsible for the training and effectiveness of the HACCP Sanitation Manual and ensuring it is kept current.
• Work closely with production, quality, and maintenance in directing activities during sanitation days and daily sanitation activities, as well as working closely with the corporate quality department to implement new sanitation standards and reporting requirements.
• Be an active leader in the plant’s fryer safety program, which involves mentoring and training all fryer operators and supervisors to help eliminate fryer fire risk and improve overall operation of the equipment.
• Lead the Sanitation Team in safe working practices, including chemical handling, PPE, and WSNB requirements.
• Lead all aspects of MDI Performance management for the department.
• Manage Sanitation operating budget.
• Liaison between McCain and Contractors and Vendors for all chemical inventory, equipment upgrades and training requirements.
• Maintain plant pest-control program with Contractors and Vendors
• Ensure compliance with the McCain Foods’ sanitation guidelines, customer requirements and government requirements.
• Have a clear understanding of the manufacturing process and equipment function to ensure proper equipment sanitation.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Annual performance management of Day Sanitation team
• Incorporate sanitation goals into the plant continuous improvement programs.
• Perform other projects and/or duties as assigned or needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent training and experience is strongly preferred

Experience

• Extensive experience and knowledge in all aspects of cleaning and sanitation within a food processing facility.
• Prior training experience is preferred.
• Prior management experience is a definite asset.
• Project Management experience.

Certifications

• Must possess HAZMAT certification within six months.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough understanding of principles and processes for providing sanitation and cleaning services, including needs assessment, quality standards, and evaluation of results.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with SAP is advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of integrated pest management and pesticide application.
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in a food processing facility.
• Ability to comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and regulatory requirements, including chemical labels and OSHA guidelines.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey information clearly, professionally, and effectively.
• A willingness to further education in HACCP certification, BRC requirements and Micro standards, etc.
• Experience with Sanitation Chemicals and best practices is an asset.

• Working knowledge/understanding of principles and processes for providing sanitation and cleaning services, including needs assessment, meeting quality standards, and evaluation of results.
• Knowledge of food processing sanitation and personal hygiene.
• Understanding and basic knowledge of microbiology
• The ability to write clear and concise reports, documents, and procedures.
• The ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and regulatory requirements, including chemical labels.
• The ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively.

REPRESENTATION

• Must provide professional representation of McCain Foods’ mission and values both inside and outside the organization. Must adhere to the McCain Foods’ Code of Conduct.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a member of the Leadership Team at the facility, your participation in the continuous improvement process is expected. This includes taking an active role in process improvement initiatives, employee training, and upgrading your current skill base.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

• The Sanitation Manager will attend training sessions as required to improve and develop skills that will improve employee relations, productivity, and efficiency.

SCOPE OF AUTHORITY

• All employees have the right to question or refuse a work-related directive that is unsafe.
• All employees are expected to take appropriate measures regarding employee, product, or equipment safety.
• The incumbent will be required to work from a McCain office or facility location and may travel as business needs require (the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces). The incumbent may be called upon to work evenings and/or weekends to accommodate deadlines, unplanned requirements, and/or production shift schedules as requested.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone; walk; talk or hear; and stand. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• Performance of this job requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and visual acuity to focus on desktop and/or laptop computer screen.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10-25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts; exposed to wet and humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; vibration; extreme cold and extreme heat.
• The noise level associated with the performance of this job is moderate.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

McCain Foods and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. McCain Foods is a drug free, smoke free workplace and is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Compensation Package: $102,700.00 - $137,000.00 102,700 USD annually + Bonus eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

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Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): US - United States of America : Washington : Othello

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.