Operations Team Leader/ Sanitation

PepsiCo is a world leader in convenient foods and beverages, with 2005 revenues of more than $32 billion and more than 157,000 employees.The company consists of Frito-Lay North America, PepsiCo Beverages North America, PepsiCo International and Quaker Foods North America. PepsiCo brands are available in nearly 200 countries and territories and generate sales at the retail level of about $85 billion.
PepsiCo offers product choices to meet a broad variety of needs and preference -- from fun-for-you items to product choices that contribute to healthier lifestyles.PepsiCo’s mission is “To be the world's premier consumer products company focused on convenient foods and beverages. We seek to produce healthy financial rewards to investors as we provide opportunities for growth and enrichment to our employees, our business partners and the communities in which we operate. And in everything we do, we strive for honesty, fairness and integrity.”Join an industry leader and a winning team and be a part of a company that sells over $13 billion of Fun Foods made at our manufacturing facilities! You will be rewarded with generous opportunities for career growth, a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and participation in the PepsiCo stock option plan.The Sanitation Resource is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the sanitation work groups.  Acts as the site point person for Food Safety, PSM (Product Safety Management) and FDA compliance.  Ensures successful AIB audit completion by leading the site through the audit process.  Ensures coordination of site groups to meet safety, quality, service and cost commitments.  Responsible for people and team development to ensure continuous improvement is achieved in the areas of cost, quality, safety, and service to customers (internal and external).   Key Responsibilities:
Establish programs and policies to maintain plant in a food safe atmosphere at all times.
Develop and maintain master sanitation schedule
Manage and schedule work assignments for direct reports
Inspect facility on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Provide training and development to Team Members on all aspects of their jobs including but not limited to: safety, service, quality, cost
Maintain all pertinent records, reports and other paperwork as needed
Partner with production and maintenance resources to meet plant objectives
Develop and managed food safety related projects
Lead and facilitate team meetings
REQUIREMENTS
Successful Candidates will Possess:
-Proficiency in sanitation procedures and GMP/AIB requirements in a manufacturing setting
-Understanding of quality, OSHA and food safety requirements in a manfacturing operation
-Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skills
-Priod experience utilizing a team based approach to decision making
-Knowledge in processing and packaging technologies and be familiar with receiving, material handling, maintenance, production planning and information systems
-Must possess strong administrative, technical and human relations skills to effectively manage the functionThis job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.  Employees will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.Bachelor's Degree is required.  A Bachelor Degree in Baking/Food Science or equivalent experience is strongly preferred.  Skills and experience required are:
o An understanding of OS Understanding of quality, OSHA and food safety requirements in a manufacturing setting
o Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team building skillso Prior experience utilizing a team based approach to decision makingo Knowledgeable in processing and packaging technologies and be familiar with receiving, material handling, maintenance, production planning and information systems.o Must possess strong administrative, technical and human relations skills to effectively manage the function.
Prior experience in Sanitation Management in a manufacturing industry is strongly preferred as well as proficiency in sanitation procedures and GMP/AIB requirements.
Candidates must be flexible as the work will occur on alternative work week schedule; days off will vary, as will shift depending on business need.  A 55 to 60 hour work week schedule is expected.