Sanitation Manager

Job Description 

Our client, Ready Seafoods, is a rapidly growing wholesale lobster business located up and down the coast  of Maine with headquarters based in Saco, ME. As the largest lobster processing facility in the State, we  have quickly become a leading seafood exporter, shipping millions of pounds of live lobster, fresh HPP,  

cooked and whole frozen lobster meat to nearly every corner of the world. With over 200 employees,  our team-based employee model makes for a competitive, fast paced work environment with  tremendous growth opportunities.  

Our core values are Team, Adaptability, Forward Thinking and Authenticity. 

Position Summary 

The Sanitation Manager (Overnight) is responsible for overseeing all sanitation procedures to minimize  food safety risks in our lobster processing facility and uphold hygiene standards.  Shift is overnight, with a typical start time of 4:00pm (based on production times) 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Oversee the sanitation team, including two team leads, to ensure a thorough hygiene program is  followed and executed; key coverage in absence by FSQA Manager  

• Mitigate food safety risk and preventing hazards from entering products not limited to chemical,  biological and physical hazards 

• Coordinate with the FSQA Manager to address potential food safety risks 

• Dispense and deliver appropriate chemicals (add more detail about inventory and budget of  sanitation/chemical costs) I don’t know the best wording 

• Train sanitation staff on PPE/safety gear, proper hygiene protocol and GMPs, and chemical use and safety 

• Performs other related duties as assigned; For example, developing or revising SSOPs (Sanitation  Standard Operating Procedures) 

Knowledge & Skills Requirements 

• Previous experience with sanitation, preferably in a large food production environment • Strong supervisory and leadership skills 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Critical Thinking skills with the ability to think quickly in an emergency 

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software 

• HACCP, GMP, or GFSI certification a plus 

• Experience in developing and implementing an EMP (Environmental Monitoring Program) with  effective CAPA actions (Corrective Action Preventive Action) 

• OSHA safety training a plus 

Physical Requirements 

• Prolonged periods standing and walking (what about ladders, climbing, man-lifts, etc? It wont  help if someone is afraid of heights .. 

• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds at times 

• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noises  and smells associated with the plant. 
 

ABOUT US
Ready Seafood is a family-run business founded by two hard working Maine brothers with a passion for lobster fishing. We are committed to offering the finest fresh, frozen, and live lobster—always sustainably harvested and processed.  At Ready Seafood, what started as two brothers, a boat and a few traps has grown into one of the world’s largest suppliers of live and value added lobster products.
 

Founders John and Brendan Ready grew up as working lobstermen on the Maine coast; as a company, we remain committed to sustaining the lobster fishing industry and preserving its resources through industry stewardship and research conducted by our on-staff marine biologist. All of our products begin with live lobster caught by independent harvesters in the cold clean waters of Maine and Canada. Our direct-from-the-boat supply chain, proprietary handling techniques, cutting edge facilities and efficient shipping options mean our customers always receive the very freshest, highest quality lobster. We want every Ready Seafood lobster product to taste like we just pulled it from the water, and cooked it for you in our own kitchen.