Aunt Millie's Bakeries · 13 hours ago
Sanitation Manager
Plymouth, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $78K/yr
3+ years expAunt Millie's Bakeries is a family-owned bakery known for quality and community commitment. The Sanitation Manager will oversee the Quality Assurance and Sanitation Departments, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and maintaining high sanitation standards within the facility.
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Responsibilities
Tracks required and completed cleaning activities throughout all areas of the facility and outside grounds utilizing cleaning schedules
Conducts post-cleaning inspections and ATP swabbing verifications
Tracks and reports out on KPI data related to cleaning effectiveness (ATP swabbing, environmental testing, complaints)
Conducts departmental training and evaluates training effectiveness periodically
Develop/maintains current SSOPs and assigns work orders to Sanitation team members
Works directly with chemical supplier to maintain the current list of all Sanitation and janitorial chemicals, SDSs, and chemical usage training documentation
Orders and ensures adequate departmental supplies are on hand, schedules outside service providers as needed
Oversee all product analytical and physical testing conducted as well as process control verifications
Manages plant self-inspection program, documents and assigns corrective actions accordingly
Monitors the facility pest management program and oversees other operational programs as needed
Initiates Root Cause Analysis (RCAs) related to cleaning effectiveness, product quality, food safety, customer complaints and employee safety
Works cross-functionally with other department heads to complete investigations, RCAs, corrective actions, and other problem solving as needed
Conducts customer complaint investigations and reports findings to corporate Quality and Customer Service
Manages facility food safety and workplace safety employee training program
Acts as Food Safety (HACCP) and Food Defense Team Coordinators (Certification required)
Maintains current Food Safety Plan (HACCP) and Food Defense plan
Conducts plant internal audits as prescribed by corporate policy
Aids plant manager in facilitating all third party, Regulatory, and customer required audits
Communicates with the Plant Manager on all problems, both sanitation and labor, to ensure efficient operations
Maintains strict GMPs, Food Safety, and personnel Safety standards
Stays current on regulations and industry standards as it relates to Sanitation, Product Quality and Food Safety
Schedule and oversee the work of sanitation staff, ensuring adequate coverage during production and non-production hours
Oversee receiving department, and receiver. Ensures that the companies receiving program is in place and is being properly carried out
Ensures that there are efficient amounts of ingredients and packaging supplies
Performs other related duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in food science, Microbiology or related field preferred, equivalent experience will be considered
Minimum 3-5 years' experience in sanitation management, preferably in a food manufacturing environment
Experience with GFSI Certifications
Basic understanding of inventory control procedures
Strong understanding of food safety regulations, including GMPs, and SSOPs
Familiarity with cleaning chemicals, sanitation equipment, and best practices in food manufacturing sanitation
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision
Ability to develop professional relationships internally and with outside vendors
Preferred
Computer experience with the following systems is preferred: ERP, Microsoft Office
Benefits
Eligible for prorated discretionary bonus at the end of 2026
Standard benefit package may be offered depending on position. To be discussed during the interview.
Company
Aunt Millie's Bakeries
Aunt Millie's Bakeries is a food production company offering English muffins and bagels.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Judy Bobilya-Feher
Chief Financial Officer
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