Plant Sanitarian

ROLE DESCRIPTION
**Title**:
Plant Sanitarian
**Function & Business Unit**:
Supply Chain - SSA
**Reports to**:
Plant Quality Manager
**Global Level**:
GL3
Purpose of the role
Drives the implementation of the Sanitation, Hygiene and Integrated Pest Management Programs in the Springs Plant factory by providing expert assistance, closing gaps where noted, carrying out assessments to verify the efficiency of implementation and develop action plans for further improvement.
Carry out training, create awareness, motivate staff and drive the Continuous Improvement process in Sanitation, hygiene and Pest Management
Provides Leadership to the Plant as Senior QFS member to deliver on business priorities linked to Sanitation, hygiene & Pest Management through close partnerships with operations, engineering and warehouse teams
Works closely with regional QFS teams - KWS Quality, Sanitation COP development team to ensure consistency in QFS programs related to Sanitation, Hygiene and Pest management.
Working Relationships
**Key Internal Contacts**:
**Reports to**: Plant Quality Manager
**Supervises**: 3rd Party Pest Management service and
**Peers**: QFS, Engineering, Operations teams, Regional Sanitarians
**Key External Contacts**:
Contracted Cleaning Service
Contracted Pest Management Service
Approved Site Cleaning Chemical & Tool suppliers
**Main KPI’s include (but are not limited to)**: Recall/Withdrawal/inadvertent release, Infestation / Pest related Compl maint reduction, 7 Core Audit scores, QFS-related write-offs, KWS progression, Sanitation & Pest Management metrics, Adverse Event Management, Out of Standard Conditions and Remediation, EMP, G6 Plant improvement, First Time Pass.
A Taste of What You’ll be doing
Lead and support the Site Factory Teams on the implementation of an effective Sanitation and Pest management program in line with business expectations and compliance to Kellogg Standards and policies.
Support the Plant Team to develop and implement an improvement strategic plan based on the Global/AMEA QFS Strategic Plans to provide the business with a competitive edge in line with the Sanitation priorities and programs for Springs
Lead improvements to the Pest management program to reduce overall target pest activity trends across site working closely with functional teams and Pest Service provider.
Focus on closure of gaps as identified by facility audits, G6 programs and implement projects and pro-active programs to address any recurring issues.
Establish frequent and consistent interaction with the functional teams focusing on Sanitation, hygiene and pest management driving communication, compliance, continuous improvement, visibility, and proactive risk assessments.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Contracted cleaning services to ensure efficient and effective implementation of 28*2 cleaning & Fogging cycles with robust verification to drive improvement.
Effectively use cleaning verification programs such as Visual inspection, ATP verification to improve Opsan programs working closely with operations team to build capability, improve cleaning effectiveness.
Ensure Cleaning chemical compliance on site with only approved Food grade chemicals used for food contact surfaces on site with audits done to verify compliance with Safety, Health, Environment department.
Preparation and follow up during the plant maintenance repair and shutdown work to ensure no food safety incidents / Sanitation gaps related to planned work.
Drive MSS Compliance for factory programs with continuous improvement in areas where gaps are noted.
Consult and support during Sanitation / Pest Management related issues or non-conformances including consumer complaints.
Coach and develop capabilities of Factory teams to support ownership to Sanitation and Pest management programs on-line through shop floor presence linking to the KWS principles of capability building.
Your Recipe for Success
The individual should have knowledge and ability to understand Hygiene & Sanitation practices, Integrated Pest Management, Microbiology, Cereal Manufacturing, Good Manufacturing Practices, FSSC V6 requirements, AIB inspection standards. The incumbent should possess leadership and communication skills, and diplomacy that will promote good relations with Operations, Engineering, Service Providers & Management. This individual must be able to function effectively as a functional leader, taking ownership, working in collaboration as a team across shop floor and engaging with top management, with excellent communication skills.
Position requires at minimum a B.S.C or National Diploma in Food Technology/Microbiology/Food Science.
Preferred qualification to include experience at least 5 years minimum experience in FMCG industry specifically on Sanitation/ Hygiene, Pest Management programs, Auditing and inspections, Experienced trainer.
To effectively perform the duties of this position the incumbent will be required to be objective, systematic,