About Us:
ARYZTA is an international food company headquartered in Switzerland, holding a leading global position in B2B bakery industry across Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. Catering to widely diverse customer channels including grocery, convenience, quick-service restaurants, and foodservice, ARYZTA employs approximately 7,5000 people around the world.
In Australia & New Zealand our thriving business operates across four cutting-edge industrial bakeries in VIC, NSW and New Zealand, supported by large scale distribution centres in key locations and fueled by the dedication and passion of valued employees.
The Opportunity:
We are currently on the lookout for a proactive and results driven individual to join our team based at our industrial Bakery in Liverpool NSW as Sanitation Manager.
Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this key role will involve leading the Sanitation Team, Contractors, and site stakeholders to ensure the efficient implementation of sanitation systems and programs in line with the site's manufacturing requirements.
This varied and hands-on role will see you managing the sanitation systems, maintaining records, planning resources, providing team training and development, and ensuring adherence to high standard of quality assurance, food safety, and workplace health and safety. You will also drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Sanitation function and oversee Sanitation operations to maintain and enhance operational excellence.
Key Accountabilities:
• Implement and manage the Frozen Sanitation Program ensuring that equipment and facility sanitation is performed in a safe, sanitary and efficient manner.
• Review sanitation needs with Department Managers to prevent scheduling conflicts.
• Implement an effective Pest Control Program, Waste Management and Environmental Program adhering to Company and Regulatory standards.
• Schedule and manage additional cleaning requirements for adequate facility cleanliness.
• Ensures correct cleaning equipment, tools and chemicals are available and maintained to company standards.
• Responsible for the training and development necessary to maintain a knowledgeable, experienced and productive Frozen Sanitation team. Support and trains other departments in sanitation methods and procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting for company, customer, and legislative requirements.
• Adhere to all Company and local Policies and Procedures and SOPs including Food Safety and Product Quality, including any amendments, or new policies and procedures that may be implemented.
• Ensure OHS standards and procedures are maintained at all times.
• At all times display the ARYZTA Core Values (Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity & Care).
About You:
We are looking for a hands-on natural leader who is detail and action oriented and thrives for excellence.
To be successful in this role you will bring:
• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally in the food/FMCG or relevant industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sanitary/chemical and food manufacturing standards will be preferred.
• Strong leadership qualities, including independent decision-making, team engagement and strategic planning abilities.
• Demonstrated capacity to work efficiently and effectively, exhibiting initiative and diligence even under tight deadlines, managing multiple projects while upholding attention to detail and quality.
• Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and adaptability.
• Proficient in basic MS Office applications.
• Familiarity in business ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems like Kleanz will be highly regarded.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Availability to work Tuesday – Saturday.
Your Application:
If this role sounds like you and you are looking for a place where you can thrive and grow your career, we would like to hear from you now! Please APPLY ONLINE or email ANZ.recruitment@aryzta.com for more information.
ARYZTA is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local law.