Sanitation Lead (Florence, KY, US) chez Ferrero Group
Ferrero Group · Florence, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Professional
- Bureau à Florence
Florence, KY
Company description
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated Sanitation Lead to oversee sanitation and line cleaning activities within our bakery operations for our day shift. This role is critical to ensuring food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will lead sanitation efforts during end-of-run, changeovers, and infrastructure cleaning, while promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Main Responsibilities:
- Lead sanitation activities for crew, including end-of-run and changeover cleanups.
- Train and support line operators in executing Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
- Manage sanitation line release processes to ensure timely production startups and minimize re-cleaning.
- Oversee infrastructure cleaning on a 28-day cycle, including documentation and inspection.
- Maintain compliance with Ferrara Corporate policies, HACCP, SQF, CGMP, and Food Code standards.
- Support bakery-wide initiatives including 5S, G6, S7, and overall facility conditions.
- Coordinate pest control, grounds maintenance, and specialized equipment cleaning schedules.
- Collaborate with the Food Safety Manager on personnel matters including discipline and recognition.
- Ensure sanitation team training and development needs are met.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will be someone with 5 -7 years of experience in sanitation in a food manufacturing facility. Proven strong leadership and communication skills is a must.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, be detail-oriented and have strong organizational and documentation skills.
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.
