Plant Hygienist

Kdc/one is currently hiring at our Groveport, Ohio location. As part of the kdc/one network, we are the leading best-in-class producer of beauty and personal care products! Our Groveport location is accessible with an easy commute located on RT. 33/Hamilton Rd.  

The Plant Hygienist will be responsible for managing the facility-wide sanitation program the manufacturing and filling/packaging areas, maintaining and managing the Master Sanitation Plan and assisting in management of the microbiology laboratory at the facility, and include oversight of Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Clean-out-of-Place (COP) activities throughout the facility.

The ideal candidate will have: 

• B.S. in Biology, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Experience with laboratory, manufacturing, filling and packaging of liquid products.
• Four to six years relevant industry experience

 Benefits Include:  

• Competitive Salary with annual incentive
• Health/Vision/Dental/401k
• Competitive PTO
• Career advancement opportunities

 This position is responsible for: 

• Works with plant personnel to develop and manage all aspects of the Master Sanitation Plan goals and objectives.
• Provide guidance to daily micro lab operations and processes
• Directs the investigation related to cleaning and sanitization.
• Authoring and revising site Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for cleaning.
• Directs housekeeping and cleaning programs.
• Qualifies the effectiveness of cleaning procedures.
• Understands and adheres to Environmental, Occupational and Health and Safety requirements.
• Understands and adheres to all Quality, Good Manufacturing practices, micro cleaning and sanitization standards and guidelines.
• Conducts/Participates in staff training of site sanitation procedures.
• Regularly audits manufacturing and production by compiling an annual audit schedule.
• Determines the frequency of “super” cleaning of equipment used for micro sensitive products.
• Participates in company continuous improvement initiatives by seeking out new opportunities related to cleaning and sanitization.
• Other duties as assigned.