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United Airlines Senior Specialist - Sanitation in Denver, Colorado
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Catering Operations
The Catering Operations department develops and provides the great dining experiences on board our aircraft and ensuring the catering operation goes smoothly.
Job overview and responsibilities
The Sr. Specialist - Sanitation will lead the Sanitation program for the Catering Facility. This role will develop, implement and maintain the site-specific SSOPs, EMP program and MSS to ensure compliance with applicable United corporate regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, CBP, IFSA, ITP and DOD). The Manager is responsible for implementing, monitoring and ensuring compliance to the Sanitation and Integrated Pest Management programs. This role is the designated back up Preventive Control Qualified Individual (PCQI) for the kitchen operation. In addition, this role will be responsible for developing and implementing systems for the site to achieve and maintain FSSC 22000 and wille a member of the site Food Safety team.
Create Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) for all sanitation processes conducted in the catering operation
Ensure that janitors and sanitors are trained to follow the SSOPs with robust training records to support the Sanitation Preventive Controls (SPC)
Create, update and maintain the site Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and ensure that it is followed
Participate in third party and regulatory food safety audits and inspections
Drive investigations with a focus on root cause identification, working with the Catering Operations cross functional team on all environmental and sanitation issues identified
Drive continual improvement through implementation of innovative solutions utilizing technology
Subject matter expert on sanitary design Support the development and delivery of training for compliance with sanitation and EMP program for food safety and cross functional operations team members
Ensure that all changes impacting the sanitation and Integrated Pest Management program are thoroughly vetted prior to implementation. This includes commissioning of new equipment, introduction of new chemicals etc.
Work closely with the Food Safety Manager, Food Safety team and kitchen process owners to ensure the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times
Mentor and lead direct and indirect reports to develop their knowledge and skills
Support financial budget for the department
Enhance and own the Environmental Monitoring Program to ensure that the site is audit ready
Lead the pre-operation process and manage the pest control program
Required
BS Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Food Engineering or a related field
5+ years in large food manufacturing facility as plant sanitarian within fast paced food production environment
HACCP Certification
PCQI Qualification
Knowledge of GFSI scheme
CFS Certification
Knowledge of FDA/FSMA, and USDA requirements for food production facilities
Knowledge of food microbiology, food safety and sanitation. Knowledge of the FDA Retail Code
Knowledge of product traceability and recall management
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with personnel, customers, suppliers and other business contacts
Attention to details
Strategic/Big Picture Thinking
Working with frontline employees
Must be willing and able to travel domestically
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Preferred
CFS Sanitation Certification
Previous experience with FSSC or GFSI scheme, ServSafe, FSPCA, and FDA/USDA audits
Auditor Certification
Lean Manufacturing
Knowledge of IFSA and ITP requirements
Knowledge of airline experience and catering operation
Advanced computer skills with food safety software programs
Bilingual English / Spanish is a plus
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT
Division: 67 Catering Operations
Function: Cust Svc Delivery / Cust Svc Solutns / Global Ops Strat Plang & Design
Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled