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Mars UK • USA-Georgia-Albany | United States of America

Sanitation Specialist

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

Title: Sanitation Specialist

Location: Albany, GA

Workstyle: Onsite

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits

This position provides direction and leadership in the area of sanitation and plant hygiene in a manufacturing facility. This individual will drive the development, implementation, and sustainability of a cleaning and sanitation program to meet regulatory, global and corporate requirements related to food safety and sanitation. They will provide the technical expertise that will implement new and creative technologies, processes, and procedures that will reduce microbiological risk and product contamination.

This associate will provide support to the site by supervising and coordinating activities of contractors and associates engaged in duties concerned with food safety, cleaning and sanitation that enable the reliable delivery of products. This position also supports plant profitability by leading sanitation efficiency, including development of more efficient cleaning methods, developing standard work, training, cleaning validation and identification of operational savings. This role will lead indirect reports.

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • Develops and updates Sanitation Procedures to reflect accurate cleaning processes, correct sanitation chemical management and correct sanitation tasks, executing best practices within Mars; Ensures that all sanitation standard work is properly documented and implemented;
  • Verify SSOP’s are being followed as intended. This may involve the need to support during weekend or night shift hours occasionally;
  • Trains sanitation personnel and operations on Sanitation Procedures, proper chemical usage and handling
  • Ensures site Master Cleaning Schedule meets the Mars Global and Regional requirements and regulatory requirements;
  • Promotes sanitation philosophies and ensure all levels of participation;
  • Partner and support swabbing activities to verify cleaning effectiveness. Lead cleaning events/activities during incidents and investigation;
  • Leads continuous improvement as it relates to sanitation programs;
  • Should have a broad understanding of major functions within the plant and the ability to work directly with individuals at all levels and functions.

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent is preferred (Engineering, Applied Sciences, Food Science, or relevant Technical degree)
  • Must be willing to complete specific college courses, sanitation courses and microbiological courses as required to carry out the functions of the role.
  • 1 years of experience in driving a robust and sustainable sanitation program in CPG manufacturing
  • 3 plus years of experience in driving a robust and sustainable sanitation program in CPG manufacturing preferred
  • Must have a working knowledge of Food and Drug Laws, OSHA requirements, etc.

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

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4,000 In the UK

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