FOOD SAFETY & SANITATION MANAGER

AMPI owns seven Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation's American-type cheese, processed cheese and butter is produced. The cooperative's award-winning cheese, butter and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled buttermakers and cheesemakers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Release lines to production following sanitation activities, pre-op inspection and verification (ATP, micro samples, sanitation chemical testing, documentation, etc.) are complete.
• Manage sanitation documentation.
• Learn and manage the pathogen environmental monitoring software program for pathogen environmental monitoring, including prompt follow up on out of spec conditions and investigation of root cause/effective preventive action plans.
• Drives continuous improvement by investigating and taking action in response to environmental conditions that favor pathogenic bacterial growth.
• Manage the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Perform and document post-sanitation pre-op checks.
• Drive continuous improvement by working with production and QC staff to improve product quality and operational efficiency.
• Participate in monthly GMP inspections: assist with the completion, collection and organization of documentation, write work orders and oversee completion of work orders.
• Coordinate with other department employees and supervisors to manage cleaning activities and to correct food safety issues.
• Conduct sanitation training for new employees and supervisors, and new or refresher training for the site. Assist with chemical safety training. Assist with lock out-tag out procedures and training.
• Identify and correct food safety, GMP and sanitation Issues.
• Issue work orders for unscheduled facility maintenance items and monitor completion.
• Become a member of the HACCP team and Food Safety Team.
• Become trained in sample collection/testing (EMP, ATP, chemical concentration, etc.).
• Support Facility Improvement Project initiatives.
• Ability to perform all cleaning functions of sanitation positions, processing and packaging equipment, as well as other areas in the facility.
• Must be willing to train others and able to set expectations for all Sanitors who assume a trainer role on all production shifts.
• Manage certification standards for Sanitors for all areas of work.
• Conduct glass and hard plastics audits and document report.
• Required to work extended, evening and weekend hours to support SQF, FDA, and other regulatory and mock audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related field preferred or a combination of education and 5+ years relevant work experience.
• 1-5 years relevant work experience preferred.

BENEFITS/REWARDS

AMPI offers competitive starting pay, PTO, 401k, short-term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs and more.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Military and veterans are encouraged to apply.