The French's Food Company, a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc. and a global leader in flavor is seeking a full-time Hygiene Lead for the plant located in Springfield, MO. This person will report to the Quality Manager.
With more than $500 million in annual sales, our company has been crafting trusted foods using simple ingredients of the highest quality. To learn more please visit us at www.frenchs.com.
Position Overview :
Under the general direction of the Quality Manager, the Hygiene Lead will provide oversight, support, and governance for all aspects of hygiene at the Springfield, MO Plant facility. The role will ensure quality, food safety and operational expectations are met while preventing sanitation and design-related food safety failures.
Key Responsibilities :
- Oversees the plant sanitation and GMP compliance through managing the pest control and environmental control programs and assuring appropriate corrective actions when gaps exist.
- Leads and manages the plantwide sanitation program to achieve key indicator results that support the site strategic objectives, goals, strategies and measures.
- Provides guidance and develops technical expertise in appropriate personnel with regard to sanitation and hygienic design and controls.
- Collaborates with facility departments to define sanitation activities and resources needed to ensure completion of Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
- Provides direction and supports the daily management and work prioritization of direct reports across shifts.
- Collaborates with cross-functional partners to improve sanitation programs, procedures, and metrics.
- Conducts cleaning, CIP and allergen validations.
- Provides support, including training, troubleshooting, and some maintenance, to the production sanitation systems, equipment, and tools.
Secondary Responsibilities
Manages fiscal responsibility to ensure the department spend is consistent with business requirements.Participates in customer visits and audits as needed.Required Qualifications
BS Degree in Food Science, Sanitation, Food Safety, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Food Technology, Microbiology or a related technical field of study.Current advanced working knowledge in sanitation, HACCP, microbiology, pest control and quality systems.Experience with core sanitation services to include cleaning, COP and CIP, validation and verification of sanitation systems.Experience working with SAP & MES software systems.Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrated ability to influence, to change thinking and lead change efforts across the organization without direct line reporting.Ability to work and communicate with all levels of the organization.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proven problem-solving skills.Must have a curious and tenacious approach to work.Experience developing, coaching and motivating employees in a team-based environment.Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Food Science, Sanitation, Food Safety, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Food Technology, Microbiology or a related technical field of study.Minimum 7 years of experience in the food, beverage, flavor, ingredient and / or pharmaceutical industry.Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing plant environment.French's is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As a general policy, French's does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.
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