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Sanitation Program Coordinator

American Sugar Refining
United States, Florida, South Bay
Jul 23, 2026
Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America's first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table. We are America's first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane. Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida. OVERVIEW This positionis responsible fordeveloping,managingand leading the Sanitation program tomaintainoverall cleanliness of theDistribution Centerand compliance with FDA and SQF regulations. DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develop,manageand lead the Master Sanitation (MS) program to ensure compliance with customer expectations, SQF requirements, and government regulations Conduct inspections and provide regular reports on MS program effectiveness and completion rates Implement procedures and forms to support food quality and food safety. Develop and implement work orders for all requiredsanitationand dust control tasks. Ensure records aremaintainedand audit ready Provide analysis of program data to evaluate andoptimizeresource allocation Communicate with customers and government inspectors and take the lead during audits and inspections of the sanitation areas and programs Coordinate activities for corrective action on all inspections and audits; follow-up to ensure completion Maintain the sanitation chemical control program including SDS documentation. Evaluate and selectappropriate chemicals. Read chemical labels,instructionsor Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to develop training materials and provide instruction on proper handling, mixing,applicationand storage Evaluate and selectappropriate equipmentand supplies andmanage thirdparty outside cleaning contracts as needed Determinethelong rangeneeds of thedepartmentdevelopplans and implement solutions. Provide training and orientation to all sanitation employees on safety, foodsafetyand regulatory requirements. Manage the sanitation budget withappropriate laborand resource allocation; manage supply inventory and costs Ensure employees are wearing the proper PPE and following all safety and quality guidelines and requirements Additionalassignments and participation on committeesand inteams as needed. Other duties andprojects asassigned WORK EXPERIENCES At least 3 years of applicable professional experience working with facility-wide master sanitation systems Prefer at least 3 years of experience in a supervisory/managerial role in a manufacturing environment Preferred SQF, HACCP, and PCQI certification Experience with SQF and GFSI and regulatory audits and inspections Knowledge of sanitation and cleaning practices and procedures Preferred knowledge of SAP, work order creation EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited college/university isrequiredOR a High School Diploma (or GED) and 4 years of equivalent work experience; an advanced degree in a related field of discipline from an accredited college university is preferred. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY Leads agroupof hourly/ unionsanitation workers. Trains anddevelopdirect reports Sets challenging and productive goals for his/her team and holds them accountable Coaches andguidesdirect reports on performance issues Conducts periodic meetings with direct reports to keep the team informed of current problems, changes and new developments in the business unit and company Monitors work productivity and recommend and implement changes to improve work productivity Plans, schedules, and assigns schedules in UKG-Kronos Coordinates workflow and procedures to maximize service Administers all policies and procedures set forth by FCC ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES) Teamwork/Collaboration -Must be able to work effectively in a multi-tasking work environment, and be familiar with master sanitation systems and food cleaning standards Working Independently & Efficiently- Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision andhave the ability tointeract positively with others within the department and management team Leadership- Must be able to lead the Sanitation program and team to meet strategic goals Planning and Organizing- Strong organization, planning anddecision makingabilities Analytical Skills- Ability to evaluate and make deductions based on information. Ability to track and report on data Communication Skills- excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written Problem-Solving & Opportunity Identification- Ability to problem solve with groups of people Ethics & Integrity- High degree of personal integrityat all times Execution- Attentive to detail with a demonstrated ability to deliver to facilitate business and team success. Track record of high-performance Judgment/Decision-Making- Ability to think through issues and make appropriate decisions, often with limited information LOCATION OF ROLE South Bay, Florida We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.