Elite Sponsor presentation

Introduction to Sanitation Pros

  • Presenter: Claudia, Director at Sanitation Pros

    • Background:

    • Joined the company a year ago

    • Previous experience in quality assurance with Maple Leaf and Sophina

    • Transitioned to sanitation, highlighting the impressive work done by sanitation crews

Company Overview

  • Size and Scope

    • One of the largest sanitation service providers in Canada

    • Over 950 full-time permanent employees

    • Service across 85 facilities throughout Canada

  • Organizational Structure

    • Leadership includes:

    • Sharif (Leadership)

    • Operational directors

    • Managers working directly with customers

    • Supervisors

    • Director of Health and Safety

    • Director of Food Safety and Quality (NCI)

Experience and Expertise

  • Types of Processing Services Provided

    • Primary Processing

    • Secondary Processing

    • Deli Meats

    • Ready-to-Eat (RTE) Foods

    • Sauces, Fillings, Spices

    • Bakery and Confectionery

    • Pet Foods

  • Group Expertise

    • Extensive experience in:

    • CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) standards

    • GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) standards

    • Strong track record with successful audits

    • Team includes:

    • Professionals with food safety degrees

    • Leadership in Six Sigma and green belt management

    • Over 100 collective years of experience in sanitation

Sanitation Programs

  • Daily and Nondaily Sanitation Programs

    • Customized program development with customers

    • Leading SSOPs (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures)

    • Noted for quality by a Bureau Veritas auditor

    • Seed and Destroy Programs for microbial issues

  • Key Services Offered

    • Sanitary Design Reviews

    • Continuous Improvement Initiatives

    • Cost-saving recommendations

    • Waste reduction in chemicals and resources

    • Shelf life improvements

    • End steaming services for disinfection practices

    • Internal sanitation gap analysis audits to prepare for SQF audits

Program Excellence

  • Internal Program Reviews

    • Frequency reviews to identify cost-saving opportunities

    • Consistent microbial and ATP results aimed for

  • Leading SSOPs Development

    • Templates provide

    • Clear sanitary health and safety requirements

    • Chemical requirements

    • Visual aids (pictures and schematics) for sanitation crews

  • Effective Investigations

    • Root cause analysis of microbial issues

    • Identifying sources and addressing long-term challenges

  • Sanitary Design Review

    • Blueprint schematics evaluation for improvements

    • Equipment design recommendations to minimize cleaning time

  • Continuous Improvement Initiatives

    • Labor line reviews and master sanitation schedules

    • Sourcing environmentally sustainable cleaning solutions

    • Shelf life improvements through better sanitary practices

  • Tent Steam Cleaning

    • Adheres to best industry standards to reduce microbial risks

    • Proven to improve shelf life of products

Food Safety and Quality Assurance (QA)

  • Dedicated Team

    • Experienced with:

    • PRC, SQF, FSSE standards

    • CFIA and Health Canada policies

    • Food education and research sectors

  • Certifications and Expertise

    • SQF certified professionals

    • Academic qualifications include B.Sc. in Food Science and Pharmacy

Maintenance Services

  • Troubleshooting Equipment Challenges

    • Repairs of sanitation equipment like dosatrons and pumps

    • Sanitary design review and recommendations included

Performance Measurement

  • KPI Performance Data

    • Commitment to measuring outcomes

    • Document improvements with audit findings and industry best practices

Health and Safety Culture

  • Commitment and Engagement

    • Employee involvement in health and safety initiatives

    • Active supervision on the plant floor

  • Communication and Proactivity

    • Frequent company-wide communications

    • Focus on proactive measures over reactive responses

Current Initiatives

  • Chemical Supply Management Solutions

  • Chemical Metering and Dispensing Equipment

  • Competitive sourcing of sanitation equipment

Unique Selling Proposition

  • SMITA Certification

  • Nearing 1000 dedicated employees

  • Comprehensive benefits and competitive pay for employee retention

  • Innovative training solutions through electronic systems (e.g., Alchemy)

Client Testimonials and Presence

  • Positive customer feedback on service delivery

  • Availability for questions at the booth during the presentation

  • Invitation for any questions from the audience regarding sanitation services and programs.