CIP & Sanitation Specialist
$62,400–$66,560 year
On-siteSaline, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Monitor CIP chemical concentrations, review PLC data, and audit execution across production lines to verify approved procedures and operating parameters. Compile and maintain accurate documentation, including logs, validation records, and training files required for audit readiness. Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production to troubleshoot circulation issues, support equipment validations, and resolve recurring sanitation findings. Assist with chemical program management, equipment maintenance requests, and employee training on established CIP procedures. This hands-on technical role supports the facility's aseptic food and beverage manufacturing environment, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure cleaning effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of food or beverage manufacturing experience
- Minimum 3 years of CIP, sanitation, quality, or related manufacturing experience
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, food Science, or related field
- HACCP Certified
- Better Process Control School (BPCS), as applicable to facility products and processes
- Applicable safety training or certification
- Ecolab University training
- Tetra Pak APOOM or other applicable Tetra Pak aseptic operations training
- Additional CIP, food safety, chemical safety, or aseptic processing training as appropriate
- Working knowledge of CIP principles, including the relationship between time, temperature, chemical concentration, and mechanical action
- General understanding of cleaning chemistry used in food and beverage manufacturing
- Ability to read and interpret conductivity, temperature, flow, pressure, pump/VFD, and similar operating data
- Ability to review and interpret basic PLC-generated CIP data
- Strong observation and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to identify trends and recognize unusual operating conditions
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to follow written procedures and identify when actual practices differ from documented requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with operators, technicians, supervisors, managers, suppliers, and technical personnel
- Ability to train and coach employees on established procedures
- Proficiency with computer applications used for spreadsheets, documentation, trending, and communication
- Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a larger Quality and Food Safety team
- The employee must follow all applicable company safety, chemical-handling, Lockout/Tagout, food safety, GMP, and personal protective equipment requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, food Science, or related field preferred; may consider substitution with a high school diploma or equivalent and substantial 8+ years of relevant food manufacturing/CIP experience
- Aseptic processing and packaging knowledge, particularly Tetra Pak Aseptic, preferred
- Experience with Clean-in-Place systems and cleaning chemistry
- Experience working with processing and cleaning equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, sanitary piping, filling systems, or chemical dosing equipment
- Experience interpreting PLC-generated CIP data, automated processing records, or equipment trends desired
- Experience in an FDA-, USDA-, SQF/GFSI-, HACCP-, or similarly regulated food manufacturing environment
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