Quality Expert - Sanitation Menomonee Falls, WI Onsite As a **Quality Expert - Sanitation** , you will be responsible for food defense and food safety, and assure that all food safety protocols are adhered to. The Quality Expert – Sanitation plays a critical role in assuring sanitation and hygiene of the facility. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. **Your Key Responsibilities:** + Enhance and maintain plant MSS (master sanitation program) to ensure that all products are manufactured in a sanitary environment with an understanding of local regulatory requirements, company policies and related regulatory, sanitation, and plant hygiene processes. + Implement and maintain sanitation procedures and programs (i.e. - Pest Control Program, Pre-Operational Program, ATP Swab Program, Environmental Swabs Program). + Monitor adherence to sanitation program policies, procedures in the plant environment and ensure the cleaning regime is in place and adhered to. + Work with the maintenance team advising on hygienic design and new equipment approval. + Maintain and validate effectiveness of sanitation SSOPs. + Monitor effectiveness of facility equipment cleaning and ensure record keeping. + Ensure sanitation activities meet requirements in accordance with regulatory and company needs. + Work with the plant leadership team (Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse) to review all sanitation training programs to ensure they are understood and completed by fellow sanitation personnel and/or plant personnel in a safe and efficient manner. + Train all employees in sanitation SSOPs, as well as conduct refresher training to ensure employees are trained on updates and modification to SSOPs. + Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action plans on any event that could be caused by/related to sanitation. **We Bring:** + A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits. + A place to grow and develop. + A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet. + The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation. + The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business. **You Bring:** + Bachelor's degree (B.S.) and 2 to 5 years related experience and/or training; OR 8 years of experience in sanitation in food manufacturing. + HACCP certified preferred but not required + Previous experience with automated CIP systems and dry cleaning. + Knowledge of food safety systems. + Ability to work with cross functional teams. + Strong interpersonal, communications, coaching and project management skills. + Excellent skills with Word and Excel Software. + Strong autonomy and organizational skills. dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know. As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. 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