Sanitation Manager Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the sanitation manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for coaching and knowledge with regards to pest control, sanitation, allergen control and sanitary design.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Previous experience responding to 3rd Party and Regulatory (USDA, FDA) Non-conformances strongly preferred
• Experience leading GFSI and Regulatory audits preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to stand in front of large groups to deliver key messages, deliver training and report out KPI’s as needed
• Familiarity with Sanitary Design, SDS, BBP, PPE , Chemical and Safety programs and requirements
• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Sanitation, Food Safety, or a related field with a background in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, and/or Mathematics
• Master of Science or Master of Business preferred
• Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate wet cleaning and dry cleaning methodology and be able to identify the appropriate cleaning method and make effective recommendations based on scientific principles
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment with facilities, regulatory agencies, and customers

Please consider me for the sanitation manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for sanitation and pest control support to Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Sit at desk and stare at computer for extended period of time occasionally
• Team player with drive and energy to get things done
• Takes initiative and leads from the front
• Prefer experience in a food processing environment, with dry sanitation
• Pest Control certification preferred
• This role supervises hourly employees
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their interactions and potential hazards
• Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP and HACCP

I am excited to be applying for the position of sanitation manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and direction to the sanitation teams at 600 and 700 Commerce, 948 Meridian Lake, and 955 Butterfield buildings ensuring Master cleaning schedules and general sanitation activities are conducted according to expectations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Able to communicate well, both orally and written
• Able to understand and analyze issues involving food manufacturing, project management, mathematics (including statistics), and technical and legal documents
• Able to understand issues in relation to product manufacturing operations and their impact
• Able to provide supervision, guidance, effective training, and counsel to others
• Able to effectively organize, coordinate, and execute
• Able to understand food and environmental regulations and their impact on the organization and our customers
• Able to understand technical documents, prints, and schematics
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and SAP

In response to your job posting for sanitation manager, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for technical expertise and leadership in Sanitation, SSOP's, Sanitary Design, Pest Control, CIP and COP systems, Chemical Usage, Sanitation Technology, Waste Management, Recycling, Confined Space, Allergen Cleaning & Testing, Training, FSMA Regulations, Preventive Controls and Risk Assessment.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Has extensive sanitation experience in a manufacturing environment
• Good organizational, communication, technical, and problem-solving skills
• Current advanced working knowledge in sanitation, HACCP, microbiology, pest control and quality systems
• Experience with core sanitation services to include cleaning (wet and dry, COP and CIP, validation and verification of sanitation systems)
• Proven problem solving skills that lead to recommending and implementing solutions, often with incomplete or inconclusive information
• Quality certification in Sanitarian, HACCP, Pest Control, ASQ Auditor
• Bilingual in Spanish (spoken and written) and English
• Fast-paced environment requiring good physical fitness to stand and walk around frequently

I am excited to be applying for the position of sanitation manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for general information to other employees as necessary to ensure adequate cleaning and sanitation work is being performed.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Understand all cleaning chemicals MSDS sheets including their uses, interactions and hazards
• Exposure to wet and cold environment
• Work around live and/or raw animal odors
• Demonstrated understanding of how day to day decisions affect business results, customers, staffing, materials, processing and maintenance
• Experience reacting to multiple and changing priorities and achieving results within a compressed time frame
• Experience working collaboratively in a team-based environment
• Experience writing technical procedures
• Knowledge of and experience working with HACCP Programs