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Sanitation and GMP Manager

High Point, North Carolina, United States

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Since Day 1, KIND has had a vision for a kinder and healthier world. A world in which people never have to choose between what tastes good, feels good, and does good when it comes to their snacking.    

Our iconic KIND® bars – made with real, recognizable ingredients – sparked the growth of an entirely new healthy snacking category back in 2004. Now, KIND has a family of more than 80 snacks that offer solutions for a variety of occasions. All of KIND's products lead with a nutrient-dense first ingredient – like nuts or whole grains – and do not contain genetically engineered ingredients, sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners.  

We’re looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in health & wellness and positively impact society along the way. If you’re looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you’ve found the right place.

The GMP portion is responsible to lead and coordinate the GMP/GHP and pest control programs at the site level to ensure full compliance with Mars global GMP-GHP, FSSC and regulatory standards requirements. Represents and manages the Quality Supply organization at the site. The Sanitation Manager portion is responsible to ensure that the manufacturing areas and the general office area remain clean and free of microbiological contamination and pest infestation.

Principle Accountabilities:
1. Develop and lead the implementation and maintenance of site GMP-GHP and pest control programs.
2. Direct supervision for Quality Conformance Coordinator (QCC) associates to effectively provide direction in IBO-setting and talent development based on current Q&FS strategy needs.
3. Drive GMP-GHP compliance to the MSS standard by coaching supply associates in the execution of the Area Ownership / Equipment Ownership standards.
4. Manage external contractors and suppliers designated to support GMP's and pest control programs.
5. Participate in Food Safety risk assessment for new equipment installation to ensure clean design principles are met and provide direction of GHP’s to the CVS team.
6. This position manages the sanitation of the facility, including oversite of the contracted cleaning crews, to ensure the factory continuously meets or exceeds established guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities:


1. Sanitation program:

  • Manage the site Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) using a web-based program
  • Develop, maintain, and improve Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
  • Verify SSOP’s are being followed as intended. This may involve the need to support during weekend or night shift hours occasionally
  • Trains sanitation personnel and operations on Sanitation Procedures, proper chemical usage and handling
  • Manage the validation of cleaning procedures, including clean-in-place (CIP) system procedures
  • Manage the Sanitation Inspection Program and address trends in non-conformities
  • Complete risk assessments as required by the cleaning and sanitation standard

2. GMP program:

  • Review and evaluate updates in Corporate, ISO or regulatory standards related to GMP’s to conduct gap assessments and identify opportunities for compliance.
  • Lead the GMP Committee/Group for the site to drive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives while building functional competencies in GMP/GHP's across the different value streams.
  • Lead GMP related projects in coordination with Engineering (hand washing sinks, sinks for equipment cleaning, drain cleaning, etc.).
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives at the site (Exterior GMPs and Food Defense, Clean as you Go, 5S and show case areas of the factory).

3. External business partners:

  • Review, verify and approve pest control plan proposed by external vendor.
  • Verify monitoring and correction plans to prevent infestations in the facility premises, the factory building or any warehouse within the site control.
  • Assess effectiveness of external partners for pest control and provide timely feedback to ensure mutuality principle is followed.
  • Organize entomologist visits, site and warehouse assessments, and reporting and corrective actions management derived from internal audits.

4. Trouble shooting

  • Provide direction and support to the operation to mitigate and control incidents related to sanitation, GMP, or pest control in close coordination with the site Q&FS manager.
  • Consult and collaborate with the site Food Safety Scientist responsible for micro environmental control to address non-conforming verification testing results and develop actions to correct.

5. Verification activities

  • Develop and manage site GMP inspection program (Schedule, training, corrective actions tracking, etc.); and provide visibility to the site leadership team of level of compliance against current requirements. Drive improvements based on findings.
  • Maintenance of site level score cards related to GMP and pest control metrics and required input in the Q&FS Management review.
  • Provide information to the site leadership team to ensure all resources required to execute GMP and pest control programs are assigned.
  • Support QCC’s swabbing activities as and when needed during investigations.

6. Training and education:

  • Coordinate with the regional teams and the site training department in the execution and completion of the mandatory training programs related to GMP's and regulatory requirements for the site. The role is also responsible to approve materials used to train all contractors on these topics.
  • Partner with operations to provide training on SSOPs, sanitation chemical usage, and web-based sanitation worksheet completion
  • In cooperation with the site QFS team continue to educate and upskill QCCs on fundamental programs such as Food Safety Plans, PRIMP process and incident escalations, Allergen Management, etc.

7. Line management and Budget:

  • Directly responsible for recruiting, objective setting, performance assessment and talent development for QCC’s to enable effectiveness in PCQI process, micro verification sampling plans completion and other Q&FS implementation programs as needed.
  • Oversight of site budget for pest control and GMP related spend. / Accountable for ordering consumables related to GMP, PPE, Cleaning, Sanitation and Micro monitoring.

Qualifications: 

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred 
  • 5 years of experience in food industry 
  • GMP-GHP and food safety international and regulatory standards 
  • Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes from hot to cold, dust, dirt, and chemicals 
  • Computer/technical savvy; Works proficiently in: Excel, Nexus, Microsoft Office, Outlook, other necessary administrative programs 
  • Must be able to work at elevated heights 
  • Must be or have demonstrated the ability to develop into the site’s Subject Matter Expert in Pest Control and GMP practices 

 

What KIND offers 

  • 401(K) or RRSP's with generous company match
  • Flexible Paid Time Off. Choose what works best for you, including summer hours. Paid parental leave. 
  • Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family’s needs 
  • Company paid disability and life insurance to provide income protection 
  • Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing via programs like Employee Assistance Program, a wellness subsidy, healthy food options and gym facility in HQ. 
  • Casual office dress code– feel free to wear your KIND gear 
  • Stock up on your favorite KIND bars to share with your family & friends, through a quarterly voucher 
  • Training & tuition reimbursement program, because continuing to learn matters and we support your development 
  • A dynamic, ambitious, fun and KIND work environment 
  • Charitable Donation Matching: KIND matches your charitable donations up to $1000 annually through our donation matching portal. 

 

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