Sanitation Coordinator

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Job Summary: The Sanitation Coordinator oversees cleaning and sanitation activities in food production, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining a safe and hygienic environment. Key Highlights: 1. Lead and train the sanitation team, promoting continuous improvement. 2. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. 3. Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency. Sanitation Coordinator **Location:**Extrema, BR, 37640\-000 At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high\-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business\-to\-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long\-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond! **Position Summary** The Sanitation Coordinator is responsible for supervising and ensuring the cleaning and sanitation of food production facilities, including production areas, equipment, and adjacent environments. This professional ensures compliance with food safety standards and regulations, prevents contamination risks, and promotes a safe, hygienic, and productive environment. **Responsibilities** * Develop, implement, and supervise sanitation programs and cleaning schedules. * Ensure adherence to SOPs, GMPs, HACCP, and other regulatory guidelines. * Lead and train the sanitation team, including supervision, shift scheduling, and performance evaluation. * Promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. * Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA, FDA, USDA, EPA). * Support internal and external audits, inspections, and certifications. * Conduct regular inspections and verification tests (ATP, visual inspections). * Collaborate with quality teams to implement corrective actions. * Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency. * Research and recommend new sanitation technologies and methods. * Monitor and manage inventory of cleaning supplies and chemicals. * Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of chemicals. * Promote safety culture, correct use of PPE, and safe practices. * Ensure sanitation activities do not interfere with production process safety. **About You** * Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Food Technology, or related fields. * Minimum 3 years of experience in the food industry within a production or continuous improvement environment. * Proven knowledge of sanitation protocols and methods. * Experience in auditing (GFSI or equivalent). * Advanced computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). * Advanced English (spoken and written). * Experience in dynamic and complex environments, with multitasking capability. * Excellent communication and influence skills across organizational levels. * Leadership competencies: strategic thinking, cultural change management, focus on sustainable results. At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity \& Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. **\#oneBC \- Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.** If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information here. Were you missing anything in this job ad? Please share your feedback with us by clicking here.