Job Description

Ecolab is seeking a District Manager to join our EcoSure Division, an industry leader in food safety and total quality assurance. In this position you will develop and lead a regional team of safety auditors who provide best-in-class, comprehensive on-site evaluations and training to help our customers in the food service, long term care and hospitality industries maintain the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, guest experience and brand protection. You’ll uphold Ecolab’s culture and policies to foster a respectful and safe work environment. We will count on you to promote a positive environment that cultivates continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

What’s in it For You:

• Receive a company vehicle for business and personal use
• Flexible, independent work environment
• Access to best in class resources, tools and technology
• Develop your career as you drive growth
• Be part of a company that values a culture of safety that includes top-notch safety training and personal protective equipment

What You Will Do:

• Effectively manage audit team including meeting customer deadlines, and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction
• Successfully select, train and develop auditors
• Provide ongoing calibration coaching to safety auditors through face-to-face visits and coaching phone calls
• Conduct food safety, brand standards and other on-site evaluations at customer locations, to assess workplace health and safety
• Partner with Account Management teams and other EcoSure functions to solve customer challenges and assist in new program rollouts
• Engage with other divisions to grow the business and promote Ecolab’s Circle the Customer approach, providing industry leading comprehensive solutions
• Work with the Training and Quality Assurance teams to plan and implement training programs which drive field calibration and execution
• Leverage business reporting to hold team accountable to defined metrics
• Grow and retain customer base within your district through management and delivery of premier customer service and sales initiatives
• Create an environment that promotes and strengthens a diverse, inclusive and engaged culture
• Perform work in a safe manner and drive a culture of safety and wellness

Position Details:

• Location for this position is flexible
• Percent of overnight travel required: Up to 50%

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with previous experience of food safety management
• Valid, clean, driving licence
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook

Position Requirement:

• Home office with internet access

Competencies and Skills Required for the Position:

• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Develops Talent
• Drives Engagement
• Plans and Aligns
• Directs Work
• Builds Effective Teams
• Interpersonal Savvy

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Food safety certifications are preferred such as HACCP, ISO22000, BRC, or NEHA (RS, REHS or CP-FS) credentials. 2-5 years of experience in food safety auditing, training, development and/or field management. Business management experience including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership and coordination of people and resources. Ability to drive results that will impact the bottom line. Previous business to business sales experience. Well-versed in local food regulations / codes. Previous people management experience. Advanced degree in food science or related field. Experience in food safety and brand standards evaluations. Teaching or coaching experience, preferably in a food related field. Ability to work well under pressure and work efficiently against deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Strong planning, coordination and organizational skills.