Sanitation Manager

Position Overview We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Sanitation Supervisor to lead all sanitation operations across our facility. This role is responsible for ensuring strict compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies while driving efficiency, accountability, and team performance.

This is an overnight position and requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as operational needs require. The position will require weekend oversight to verify sanitation crew performance and completion of assigned work. While this role includes leadership, scheduling, and documentation responsibilities, it is not a strictly managerial position and requires active participation in hands-on cleaning and sanitation activities throughout the facility.

This position reports directly to the Production Manager and works closely with the Food Safety Coordinator to maintain an audit-ready facility at all times.

Key Responsibilities Lead and assist the sanitation team in safe work practices, including chemical handling, PPE, HACCP, GMP, and OSHA compliance

Understand manufacturing processes and equipment design to ensure proper sanitation procedures

Execute and maintain the Master Sanitation Schedule; identify gaps and implement improvements

Schedule sanitation staff; track attendance, approve payroll, and manage time-off requests

Meet labor targets while controlling overtime within company guidelines

Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and development

Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of all repack area machinery and facility equipment

Maintain proficiency in company systems and reporting tools

Oversee employee conduct; assist with hiring, discipline, and terminations

Lead all sanitation training programs (GMP, HACCP, chemical usage, sanitation processes, etc.)Develop team members for advancement opportunities

Maintain accurate reports, documentation, and compliance records

Maintain inventory of sanitation chemicals, tools, and supplies

Plan and coordinate facility cleaning and maintenance projects with Production Manager Support offsite company operations, peak-season demands, and special holiday production activities as needed

Communicate with Production Manager regarding timing, quality, and operational issues

Collaborate with other departments to improve efficiency and reduce costs

Ability to work under the direction of the Production Manager while coordinating closely with the Food Safety Coordinator to ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, and sanitation standards

Participate directly in sanitation and facility cleaning activities to support the team and ensure completion of assigned work Perform additional duties as assigned by Management Qualifications & Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Computer literate (basic to intermediate skills required)
Must be able to work overnight shifts and maintain flexibility for weekends and holidays as operational needs require, including oversight of sanitation crews and completed work Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Experience in sanitation, food production, or warehouse operations preferred

Strong understanding of HACCP and GMPs with ability to collaborate with Food Safety Coordinator to ensure compliance and audit readiness

Ability to take direction from the Production Manager while collaborating cross-functionally with Food Safety and other departments

This is a hands-on working lead position that requires active participation in cleaning and sanitation activities in addition to leadership and administrative responsibilities

Must be able to effectively communicate in both English and Spanish Forklift experience preferred; ability to participate in the company's forklift certification program

Work Environment Warehouse and production facility

Exposure to cold environments, water, and sanitation chemicals

Hands-on working lead role requiring daily floor presence and active participation in sanitation and facility cleaning operations
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