Enterprise Sanitation Director

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.   Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here… 

As a leader within Campbell's Enterprise Food Safety & Quality team, this position is responsible for development of Enterprise Sanitation strategy and objectives and provides technical expertise to Campbell's internal and external manufacturing network.  This position is responsible for leading the development, assessment, and compliance of and to company-wide sanitation programs, policies and practices. The position is also responsible for supporting Sanitation program implementation and driving sanitation continuous improvement, training, vendor performance, operational savings, and uniformity of practice across business units.  This includes managing the Corporate Sanitation team and their priorities and guiding Plant Sanitarians to drive effectiveness and efficiency. This role requires master level subject matter expertise in product safety, hygienic design, sanitation and pest management in addition to external linkages through professional associations and network. The Sanitation Director engages other functional groups such as Operations, Quality, Food Safety - Microbiology, and Engineering to drive sanitation strategic objectives. The role is critical in leading crisis management as it relates to the Sanitation program, hygienic design and pest management through the manufacturing workstreams. The Sanitation Director will have direct interaction with senior level Vice Presidents and Directors across the Enterprise including Global Engineering, Corporate Procurement, Supply Chain and Quality leaders, requiring extraordinary communication and influencing skills. The Sanitation Director will interface with appropriate external associations and regulatory agencies including FDA, USDA, OSHA, CDC and EPA, to influence legislation, build networks, create benchmarking opportunities, and align our Company with the best in class in Food Safety and Sanitation. 

What you will do… 

Primary Responsibilities: 
•    Develop and execute the Global Sanitation strategy including all programs/policies across Campbell's manufacturing locations that provide reliable and effective sanitation and pest elimination behavior-based solutions to achieve best in class results
•    Influence senior VP and Director level leaders in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering and Quality with regards to opportunities/advances in sanitation and pest management  
•    As the SME, lead the interface between Regulatory and industry to influence legislation, provide guidance involving sanitation objectives and ensure compliance with those requirements network wide
•    Enable innovation and increase operational efficiencies through spearheading implementation of advanced chemistry and new technologies in sanitation
•    Lead/manage the internal and external facility sanitation audit program and develop auditing strategies to enhance the Enterprise Sanitation program effectiveness and regulatory compliance
•    Develop/communicate Sanitation metrics/KPIs to senior leadership and drive improvements/accountability for success with these measures across the network
•    Provide coaching and training/development for team members to build internal capabilities and bench strength to ensure Sanitation program compliance 
•    Implement best-in-class Sanitation program by leveraging continuous learning, staying abreast of relevant technologies and regulations, and identifying industry best practices through industry associations, vendor contacts, formal seminars, workshops, and peer group companies 
•    Identify and manage resources to deliver improved operational efficiencies and sustainability goals of the Company
•    Provide direction regarding sanitation resources and programs with any acquisitions and divestitures of properties and businesses

Job Complexities:  
•    24-hour accountability for the Enterprise Sanitation function; must be available round-the-clock to provide expert guidance and direction addressing high risk issues that impact the company
•    Evaluate current sanitation and pest control programs and procedures, verifying both accuracy and efficacy of the programs and procedures while recommending improvements or corrections for optimum sanitation and pest control for all plants in the Campbell's network.
•    Assess current Sanitation organizational structure across the network and design optimal organizational design to deliver effectiveness and efficiency of Sanitation execution.
•    Proactive risk management and leadership in Sanitation, environmental monitoring or pest control issue resolution by coordinating the efforts of all responsible internal and external parties for the timely resolution of the problem
•    Keep abreast of new technologies and practices in sanitation and pest control by maintaining close relationships with outside vendors, regulatory contacts and technical publications and reports. Any potential opportunities identified must be clearly communicated to the appropriate teams, properly trialed, and implemented as needed
•    Responsible for trials or evaluations that would be necessary to identify cost and operational benefits associated with new/advanced technology or practices; identify capital needs and investments
•    Must be able to simultaneously prioritize and execute multiple initiatives based on business needs.
•    Must develop and maintain rapport with employees at all levels of the organization and must interface effectively with multiple departments/functions
•    Develop and implement network-wide training to build capability and understanding of Sanitation principles

Who you will work with… 

• Reporting to the VP, Quality Chemical and Analytical, Micro and Sanitation
• Has 3 direct reports

What you bring to the table… (Must Have) 

Minimum education required: Bachelors of Science degree in food science, Microbiology, Engineering or a related technical field
•    Years of relevant experience: 15+ years of experience in the food industry with demonstrated experience/achievements with responsibility for a broad spectrum of Food Safety, Hygienic design and Sanitation elements
•    Proven leadership and influencing skills
•    Master level understanding of food plant manufacturing environment and must be a demonstrated change agent to drive improvements
•    Proven strengths and in-depth knowledge of sanitation, pest control and Plant manufacturing systems. Sanitarian certification is preferred
•    Thorough knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, GFSI/ISO Sanitation Standards.  Strong food safety and microbiology background in relation to pest control, pathogen & allergen control, spoilage and plant sanitation
•    Ability to partner with and influence many diverse groups including Plant Operations, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Co-mans, sanitation vendors, and third-party auditors to effectively manage issues and operational savings opportunities within Plant sanitation and pest control programs
•    Strong auditing and Sanitation assessment skills
•    Strong written and verbal skills as well as project/program management capabilities
•    Certification: HACCP, PCQI, ASQ, PMP, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt, Lead Auditor
•    Excellent in Project & Change Management
•    Integrated Sanitation and Pest Control Management
•    Thorough GMP and Personnel Hygiene Management
•    Strong analytical abilities, technical writing ability and comprehensive understanding of quality toolbox (SPC, 8D root cause analysis, control and inspection standards, basic statistics, etc.)
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate at any organizational level.  Must possess strong training/facilitation skills
•    Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.  Ability to use data to drive decisions
•    Ability to travel up to 75% required

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.