Job Description:

The Sanitation/GMP Lead is responsible for implementing site and corporate Food Safety & Sanitation, as well as GMP initiatives. The Sanitation/GMP Lead is responsible to lead and coordinate the GMP/GHP and pest control programs at the site level to ensure full compliance with Mars Global GMP-GHP, FSSC and regulatory standards requirements. The Sanitation/GMP Lead is responsible to ensure that the manufacturing areas and the general office area remain clean and free of microbiological contamination and pest infestation. It requires effective leadership skills to manage Sanitation Associates, Quality Conformance Coordinators, and Sample Processors. Other responsibilities include providing detailed guidance and delivering detailed training to associates.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Requirements:

• Must meet time in role (12+ months) if internal
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5 years of experience in food industry
• GMP-GHP and food safety international and regulatory standards
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes from hot to cold, dust, dirt, and chemicals
• Computer/technical savvy
• Works proficiently in: Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and other administrative programs
• Understanding of chemical safety procedures and hazards of chemicals used in sanitation.
• Must be or have demonstrated the ability to develop into the site’s Subject Matter Expert in Pest Control and GMP practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting/carrying pushing (10-50 lbs) and pushing/pulling (50-300 lbs)
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, handling and gripping
• Ability to work at elevated heights, climb stairs, leaning over equipment and work in confined spaces
• Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods (minimum eight hours in one shift).
• Ability to read, write and speak English

What will be your Key Responsibilities?

• Develop and lead the implementation and maintenance of site GMP-GHP and pest control programs.

• Direct supervision for Quality Conformance Coordinator (QCC)/ Supply Sample Processor associates to effectively provide direction in IBO-setting and talent development based on current Q&FS strategy needs.

• Drive GMP-GHP compliance to the MSS standard by actively participating in the MSE AM & Q&FS Pillars and coaching supply associates in the execution of the Area Ownership / Equipment Ownership (AO/EO) standards.

• Manage external contractors and suppliers designated to support GMP's and pest control programs.

• Participate in Food Safety risk assessment for new equipment installation to ensure clean design principles are met and provide direction of GHP’s to the CVS team.

• This position manages the sanitation of the facility, including oversite of the contracted cleaning crews, to ensure the factory continuously meets or exceeds established guidelines and standards.

Sanitation Program

• Manage the site Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) using a web-based program

• Develop, maintain, and improve Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)

• 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

• Manage the validation of cleaning procedures, including clean-in-place (CIP) system procedures

• Manage the Sanitation Inspection Program and address trends in non-conformities

• Complete risk assessments as required by the cleaning and sanitation standard

GMP Program

• Review and evaluate updates in Corporate, ISO or regulatory standards related to GMP’s to conduct gap assessments and identify opportunities for compliance.

• Lead the GMP Committee/Group for the site to drive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives while building functional competencies in GMP/GHP's across the different value streams.

• Lead GMP related projects in coordination with Engineering (hand washing sinks, sinks for equipment cleaning, drain cleaning, etc.).

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives at the site (Exterior GMPs and Food Defense, Clean as you Go, 5S and show case areas of the factory).

External business partners:

• Review, verify and approve pest control plan proposed by external vendor.

• Verify monitoring and correction plans to prevent infestations in the facility premises, the factory building or any warehouse within the site control.

• Assess effectiveness of external partners for pest control and provide timely feedback to ensure mutuality principle is followed.

• Organize entomologist visits, site and warehouse assessments, and reporting and corrective actions derived from internal audits.

Trouble-shooting

• Provide direction and support to the Value Streams to mitigate and control incidents related to sanitation, GMP, or pest control in close coordination with the site Q&FS manager.

• Consult and collaborate with the site Food Safety Scientist responsible for micro environmental control to address non-conforming verification testing results and develop actions to correct.

Verification activities

• Develop and manage site GMP inspection program (Schedule, training, corrective actions tracking, etc.); and provide visibility to the site leadership team of level of compliance against current requirements. Drive improvements based on findings.

• Maintenance of site level and MWCNA score cards related to GMP and pest control metrics and required input in the Q&FS Management review.

• Provide information to the site leadership team to ensure all resources required to execute GMP and pest control programs are assigned.

• Support QCC’s swabbing activities as and when needed during investigations

Training and education:

• Coordinate with the regional teams and the site training department in the execution and completion of the mandatory training programs related to GMP's and regulatory requirements for the site. The role is also responsible to approve materials used to train all contractors on these topics.

• Partner with operations to provide training on SSOPs, sanitation chemical usage, and web-based sanitation worksheet completion

• In cooperation with the site QFS team continue to educate and upskill QCCs/ and Supply Sample Processors on fundamental programs such as Food Safety Plans, PRIMP process and incident escalations, Allergen Management, etc.

Line management and Budget:

• Directly responsible for recruiting, objective setting, performance assessment and talent development for QCC’s and Supply Sample Processors to enable effectiveness in PCQI process, micro verification sampling plans completion and other Q&FS implementation programs as needed.

• Oversight of site budget for pest control and GMP related spend. / Accountable for ordering consumables related to GMP, PPE, Cleaning, Sanitation and Micro monitoring.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with 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.