Business Unit Manager - Sanitation & Operations

Conagra Brands - Archbold, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Archbold, OH

1,001-5,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

As a Business Unit Manager for Sanitation & Operations at Conagra Brands, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the sanitation processes and operations of the facility. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, your primary focus will be on fostering a culture of open and honest dialogue among team members, ensuring that their input is valued and utilized to enhance performance. You will be responsible for the 3rd Shift operation, where you will directly supervise production supervisors and manage the sanitation process, which will constitute approximately 70% of your nightly responsibilities. Your duties will include inspecting materials, equipment, and the plant to ensure compliance with federal and state sanitation laws as well as internal plant standards. You will collaborate with management and production personnel to address sanitation issues and recommend improvements in various areas such as equipment, plant layout, lighting, ventilation, and work practices to elevate sanitation standards. Additionally, you will compile and maintain reports regarding regular inspections, sanitation violations, and corrective actions taken to address deficiencies. In this role, you will also support employee engagement and development initiatives aimed at maximizing safety, quality, and productivity within the plant. You will provide leadership in assessing and enhancing plant capabilities, manage the sanitation budget, and ensure compliance with various regulatory standards including OSHA, EPA, USDA, FDA, FLSA, EEO, OFCCP, and NLRB. Furthermore, you will be responsible for maintaining food safety and quality standards, driving continuous improvement processes, and collaborating with Research and Development on product implementation. Your leadership will extend to promoting diversity and positive community relations, fostering a culture of accountability regarding employee and product quality and safety, and working closely with Human Resources and other functional leaders to develop effective employee relations processes. This position is critical in maintaining a positive working environment and ensuring that all quality standards, specifications, and policies are met.

Responsibilities

• Develop a culture based on open and honest dialogue among team members.
• Provide direct oversight for the 3rd Shift operation, including supervising production supervisors and managing the sanitation process.
• Inspect materials, equipment, and the plant for compliance with sanitation laws and standards.
• Confer with management and production personnel on sanitation problems and recommend improvements.
• Compile reports regarding inspections, sanitation violations, and corrective actions taken.
• Support employee engagement and development to maximize safety, quality, and productivity.
• Manage the sanitation budget, including capital expenditures and cost management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, USDA, FDA, FLSA, EEO, OFCCP, and NLRB.
• Oversee Plant Food Safety & Quality, ensuring all standards and specifications are met.
• Foster a culture of accountability in employee and product quality and safety.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and other leaders to create employee relations processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience including sanitation required.
• Minimum 3 years in a production supervision or production management role in a plant required.
• Union experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Industrial Management, Engineering, Food Science, Management, Operations, or Biology.
• Manufacturing experience in the chemical or related USDA/FDA industry.
• Demonstrated leadership experience required.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) capability a plus.
• Business, analytical, and financial skills required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement