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Sanitation Manager [4915BR]

Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods division is a leading marketer of a full line of dairy-based consumer, foodservice and food ingredient products across the United States. The LAND O LAKES® brand is recognized and valued by consumers and customers nationwide and internationally.

 

We are currently seeking:

Sanitation Manager [4915BR]

WI - Kiel

 

Position Purpose:

As a Sanitation Manager in our cheese and whey manufacturing facility in Kiel, WI you are responsible for management and coordination of the sanitation processes involved in the manufacturing of 40# blocks of cheese and whey powder to consistently meet Land O'Lakes' standards, and customer requirements.

You will ensure activity associated with sanitation is being completed and will develop and/or modify the schedule for all sanitation activity.

This is primarily a day position with off-shift hours as needed.

 

Required (Basic) Education/Experience:

To be considered for this position, you must have a high school diploma and 10+ years of progressive experience in sanitation with supervisory responsibilities.

Successful candidate must be willing to relocate for future growth and opportunities within Land O'Lakes.

 

Required Competencies and Other Skills:

Experience providing sanitation leadership in a food manufacturing shift environment.
Experience conducting regular sanitation inspections and audits of products and equipment for conformity to federal and state sanitation laws and plant standards.
Compiling reports regarding regular inspection, sanitation violations, and taking steps taken to resolve deficiencies.
Demonstrated knowledge of managing costs.
Demonstrated problem solving and corrective action execution skills.
Quality systems and programs experience with a preventative focus.
Ability to facilitate change and involve employees to continually improve manufacturing processes.
Demonstrated customer focus with clear understanding of measurements to assess customer acceptance.
Solid conflict resolution skills.
Unquestionable ethics and values.
Well developed skills in managing and measuring.
Proven results oriented track record.
Good verbal interpersonal skills.
Good written and presentation skills.
Commitment to get results effectively through people.

 

Preferred Education/Experience:

A BS in Food/Dairy Science, Chemistry, or related field is desired.

 

Preferred Competencies and Other Skills:

Managing integrated pests management program.