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Sanitation Manager
 Dole Food Company, Inc. | |
 United States, Ohio, Springfield | |
| 600 Benjamin Drive (Show on map) | |
 Oct 28, 2025 | |
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600 Benjamin Dr., Springfield, Ohio Position Type
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1007 GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE: Direct and further develop the Sanitation for Dole's processed vegetable operations. Responsible for managing both supervisory and hourly employees within the department. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION: * Prepare and manage Sanitation budgets.
* Hire all hourly Sanitation employees.
* Oversight of training and development of hourly sanitation employees with support from the Sanitation Supervisor.
* Ensure 100% compliance with Master Sanitation Schedule.
* Report Sanitation activities in Time and scope to plant management team.
* Develop and enforce plant Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPS); maintain SQF Policies and procedures and the Sanitation Procedure Manual.
* Act as liaison with federal and state agencies to ensure plant compliance with regulatory issues.
* Compile and generate period Sanitation Audit results, SQF audit results and environmental data to management.
* Ensure approved chemicals and processes for all Sanitation functions and SSOP's are always followed.
* Maintain Daily Sanitation documentation to verify sanitation activities.
* Responsible for Safety of all Sanitation personnel. Ensure that Safety policies are always followed.
* Document Corrective action for all deficiencies noted on SQF, pre-operational and corporate audits.
* Follow all food safety requirements and GMP's as applicable for this position.
* Ensure the integrity and continued operations of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes within the company or associated facilities.
* Own and maintain up to date compliance with Sanitation related CAPA programs for both employee and food safety.
* Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: * 3-5 years in food industry; experience in Sanitation, Quality or Technical Support in a Manufacturing environment
* Additional supervisory experience preferred.
* Experience in developing/building Sanitation systems or work experience in an organization with strong Sanitation and Food Safety systems.
* Experience with fresh, perishable products a plus.
* Working knowledge of food technology, processing and microbiology.
* Strong understanding of GMPs, HACCP and Federal/State food regulations.
* Strong computer/statistical skills, particularly as related to data collection, manipulation and reporting.
* Working knowledge of SPC/SQC.
* Ability to communicate and work with diverse workforce.
* Must have the ability to make decisions, appear for work on time, follow directions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures.
* Ability to work and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal).
* Bilingual English/Spanish language skills strongly preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment.
* Will have some exposure to fumes and airborne particles.
* Ability to travel.
* Must be able to work in a cold, wet and noisy environment (35o on Plant floor).
WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: * Ability to work both a variety of shifts and hours.
* Ability to work weekends and some company holidays as needed.
* Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
Required Experience
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: * BS Food Science, Microbiology or related field or equivalent work experience preferred
PAY RATE:
EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. | |