Sanitation Engineer - Food & Beverage Facilities

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Sanitation Engineer to oversee and implement rigorous sanitation programs for their food and beverage processing facilities in Nelspruit . This critical role focuses on ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, preventing contamination, and maintaining the highest hygiene standards throughout the production process. You will be instrumental in developing, managing, and auditing sanitation procedures, equipment cleaning protocols, and pest control measures. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in food safety and sanitation, combined with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs) for all food processing areas and equipment.
• Conduct regular audits of sanitation processes, hygiene practices, and environmental monitoring to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP).
• Oversee the cleaning and sanitization of production equipment, utensils, and facilities using appropriate chemicals and methods.
• Train sanitation staff and production personnel on proper hygiene practices, chemical handling, and safety procedures.
• Investigate and resolve sanitation-related issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain detailed records of all sanitation activities, including cleaning logs, chemical usage, and audit reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in sanitation management within the food and beverage industry.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, GMP, and cleaning chemical applications.
• Experience with developing and implementing sanitation validation and verification programs.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive improvements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
• Opportunities for professional development, certificates, and attending industry conferences.
• Performance-based bonuses and annual reviews.
• A critical role in ensuring product safety and quality within a leading food manufacturer.

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