Regional Sanitation Manager – Wonderbrands

Title of the Job: Regional Sanitation Manager

Location: Calgary, AB

Job Description: Job PostingReady For a Tasty New Challenge?OverviewThe Regional Sanitation Manager (West) will report into the Director of Quality CI under Business Transformation.What Wonderbrands Offers:

• Wonderbrands believes in Home Grown Talent and accelerated career growth
• Competitive Compensation, Health, and Dental Benefits
• Pension plan with matching contribution
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun – Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and update sanitation standard operating procedures (SOPs) and cleaning schedules.
• Ensure consistent implementation of cleaning protocols across all sites.
• Coordinate the introduction of new sanitation technologies, such as advanced techniques like fogging and ozone cleaning (in line with your focus on enhancing Program Clean).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, USDA, CFIA, OSHA, etc.) and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular audits of sanitation practices and prepare for external audits.
• Provide ongoing training to site sanitation managers and sanitation technicians to ensure competency in cleaning procedures and chemical handling.
• Develop training materials on sanitation compliance, chemical use, and advanced techniques.
• Lead onboarding for new sanitation staff, setting clear expectations and processes.
• Monitor sanitation KPIs, including cleaning efficacy, microbial results, and compliance with cleaning schedules.
• Report on sanitation performance to senior management, highlighting improvements and areas needing attention.
• Use data analytics to track trends, performance issues, and the effectiveness of sanitation strategies.
• Investigate sanitation-related issues such as contamination, mold growth, or allergen risks.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sanitation efficiency, such as reducing downtime for cleaning or optimizing chemical usage.
• Participate in cross-functional defect analysis meetings to address sanitation-related product quality issues.
• Evaluate and manage relationships with chemical suppliers and sanitation service providers.
• Ensure that all external vendors comply with internal sanitation and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the reporting leader and/or department.

Requirements

• Comfortable with travel within Canada (Langley, Regina, Calgary and Winnipeg)
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Food Science
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in data analysis using Microsoft Excel and Power BI
• Knowledge and/or experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.
• Availability to work weekends and night if required
• Experience in multi-site management is highly valued in a corporate setting, especially in overseeing sanitation programs across various locations.
• Extensive experience with regulatory compliance, such as CFIA (Canada), FDA (USA), or international equivalents.
• Proven track record of managing sanitation programs, implementing SOPs, and ensuring adherence to sanitation standards.
• Experience with audits and inspections, including both internal audits and compliance with external regulatory bodies (e.g., USDA, FDA, and OSHA).
• Demonstrated experience in leading sanitation continuous improvement initiatives, particularly with the use of advanced techniques like fogging, ozone cleaning, or CIP systems.

What is the recipe for a great career at WonderbrandsWonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.Wonderbrands, now part of the FGF Brands Group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading-edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are heavily focused on embracing an entrepreneurial drive and a highly collaborative start up culture with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration.Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.#LI-CV1#LI-ONSITE#INDWPBR

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