The Assistant Sanitation Manager will be working closely with the Sanitation Manager and the FSQA Department to ensure that the highest safety, quality, and productivity standards are achieved. The ideal candidate will be an emerging leader with the ability to work as part of a team. Attention to detail and diligence to complying with procedures and regulatory requirements is a must. The Assistant Sanitation Manager will be responsible for overnight sanitation of the production facility and equipment following daily production. The ideal candidate will prioritize safety, efficiency, and quality of their team and their work. This is a third shift position, with working hours from 9:30pm to 6:00am, Monday through Friday. This is an hourly position with a base hourly rate of Hourly, $23.00/ hour and a differential of 15% for third shift working hours ($26.45).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB TASKS

• Work cooperatively with the Sanitation Manager to ensure the following are completed:
  • Train, mentor, supervise, evaluate and motivate a workforce of sanitation technicians;
  • Supervise and participate in sanitation activities at the production facility;
  • Verify that duties assigned to employees have been completed in the scheduled time frame.
  • Ensure audit-ready-program, GMPs, HACCP, SQF, OSHA and other regulatory requirements are being followed;
  • Completion of sanitation documentation including ATP checks, rack washer temperature checks, sanitation chemical concentration checks, equipment checks, and supply checks;
• Follow, and ensure all employees follow all SQF practices and applicable regulatory requirements as trained and directed by management.
• Lead best practice development to improve procedures and minimize production downtime while maintaining an effective sanitation program;
• Develop and revise SSOPs and work instructions;
• Act as the Shift Manager in the event of the absence of the Sanitation Manager, acting with integrity and due diligence.
• Start shift independently of shift manager and work with the manager to establish the schedule and start up routine of the team.
• Any other sanitation-related task as assigned by the Sanitation Manager or Director of FSQA

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical, problem solving, lean thinking skills
• Understanding of food safety risks, including allergen safety, and of proper cleaning procedures
• Attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong and effective communication skills – written & oral
• Strong management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team
• Ability to work cross-functionally with teams, as well as independently to manage own team
• Desire to learn and develop leadership skills and have a coachable mindset.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1 year of sanitation experience preferred
• 1 years in a supervisory/ management position preferred
• Experience working in food production or equivalent field required
• Understanding of safe chemical use, chemical checks, labeling and organization.
• PCQI or HACCP certification preferred
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Google Suite (Google Doc, Sheet, Gmail, etc.) preferred
• Cape Verdean Creole, Spanish, or Portuguese bilingual a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Prolonged standing for extended periods
• Working in wet conditions and with cleaning chemicals
• Lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 60 pounds
• Squatting and bending repeatedly
• Working with one or both hands extended overhead
• Schedule:
  • 9:30pm-6:00am
  • Schedule subject to change based on Company’s needs with notice.

BENEFITS

Benefits for full time employees include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, employer funded life insurance, 401k with company match, a flexible time off policy, and paid holidays, paid overtime, paid parental leave policy, and commuter benefits including vanpool options.

ABOUT US

We are an inclusive food company that creates better food for our bodies, our communities and our amazing planet. Using seeds as our foundation, 88 Acres is redefining the world of free-from and plant-based foods. As a female founded/led and mission-driven company, we built our own bakery in the inner-city of Boston to fuel purposeful jobs into an area of need, ensure safety for those with food allergies and craft that made at-home goodness we all crave. At our certified top 9 allergen-free bakery, we create lines of Seed Butters, Seed + Oat and Protein Bars, and Seed’Nola (upcycled granola clusters that make 88 Acres a zero food waste operation). Since our launch in 2015, we've been fortunate to share our foods with some amazing partners and communities such as Whole Foods, Sprouts, jetBlue, Jamba, Boston Public Schools, and many more