Sanitation Area Manager Job Johns Creek area,Georgia USA,Management

The Area Manager oversees multiple customer sites within a defined geographic region or operating group. This leader is responsible for ensuring Fayette’s Site Managers deliver consistent service, strong customer relationships, sound financial performance, and compliance with company, safety, and food safety standards. The Area Manager develops site leadership, drives operational consistency, supports problem-solving, and ensures Fayette’s service model is executed effectively across all assigned locations.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee operations across multiple sites, ensuring each location meets Fayette standards for sanitation, food safety, safety, staffing, and customer service
Lead, coach, and develop Site Managers to improve execution, leadership effectiveness, and accountability
Review site-level labor, productivity, overtime, supply, and chemical performance to improve margin and operational efficiency
Conduct regular site visits, audits, and business reviews to identify risks, validate standards, and support continuous improvement
Partner with customer leadership at the plant level to resolve issues, strengthen relationships, and identify opportunities for growth
Assist with staffing strategy, recruiting support, leadership succession, and team stabilization at sites experiencing turnover or operational challenges
Support incident investigations, customer complaints, food safety events, and operational escalations with urgency and professionalism
Ensure Site Managers maintain strong documentation, training completion, compliance processes, and reporting accuracy
Collaborate with HR, Safety, Technical Services, QA support, and senior operations leadership to drive site performance
Participate in new account startups, transitions, special projects, and turnaround efforts as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent operational leadership experience
5+ years of progressive leadership experience in sanitation, food manufacturing, industrial services, or multi‑site operation
Proven experience managing managers and leading multiple locations or department
Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage labor models, budgets, and site-level profitability
Strong customer relationship and conflict‑resolution skills
Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation systems, regulatory expectations, and safety program
Ability to travel regularly between assigned location

Preferred Qualifications

Multi‑site food plant sanitation leadership experience
Experience in startup, turnaround, or high‑growth operation
Strong coaching and talent development background
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred where applicable

Success Metrics

Regional labor and margin performance
Site Manager development and retention
Customer retention and satisfaction
Audit and food safety performance
Safety results across assigned sites
Stability of staffing and operational execution

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