Plant Hygienist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Leads all hygiene, sanitation and food safety activities of the plant. This position assures that a sanitation program is developed, implemented and maintained to ensure all products are manufactured in a sanitary and wholesome environment. The scope will include site sanitation program, pest control program, allergen control, foreign material control, and sanitary design issues.

• Manage the facility’s sanitation program which includes the master sanitation schedule, internal audits, SSOPs, CIP and COP programs, hygienic design, hygienic zoning, and cleaning chemicals
• Qualify the effectiveness of cleaning procedures
• Assist and implement cleaning validation
• Direct the investigation related to cleaning and sanitation
• Manage pest control programs – including obtaining certification and/or working with service providers
• Manage the pathogen and environmental monitoring program – including monitoring facility cleanliness and sanitation and taking corrective action on deficiencies
• Review and provide proactive input on sanitary design issues at the facility for existing and new processes as well as the facility structure
• Operate, maintain and facilitate calibration of laboratory equipment
• Generate SOPs and work instructions
• Conduct and facilitate quality audits
• Monitor the plant’s compliance to GMP and food safety standards and correct any non-conformity
• Order and maintain inventory of laboratory supplies
• Coordinate with external laboratories as necessary
• Understand and adhere to Environmental, Occupational and Health and Safety requirements
• Conduct/participate in staff training of quality procedures and standards and maintain training records

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES 

• BS in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other related fields
• At least 3 years relevant work experiance
• With strong background on GMP, HACCP, GLP, Quality Management System, and Food Safety Management System
• Licensed Pest Control Applicator preferred
• Willing to be assigned in Dayap Calauan, Laguna