Enterprise Sanitation & Food Safety Leader

About the Role

The colleague’s mission is to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety by implementing effective sanitation practices, fostering a culture of compliance, and protecting the health and well‑being of consumers.

This role is not limited to sanitation execution; the colleague will act as an enterprise‑wide authority on microbiological risk, sanitation strategies, and hygienic design across multiple facilities.

The successful candidate will maintain a safe and hygienic food production environment through rigorous sanitation protocols, continuous improvement, educational programs, coaching, and teamwork, upholding regulatory standards and exceeding customer expectations.

• Perform enterprise plant monthly cleanliness and safety audits
• Assist colleagues with California State Water Resources Control Board process water discharges
• Assist colleagues in SSOP, COP and CIP development and updates
• Oversee county and state hazardous chemical reporting
• Oversee sanitation and full‑time colleague chemical training
• Oversee and maintain preventive maintenance program
• Assist colleagues in the detection of food microbiological activity, detection and controls
• Assist colleagues with FDA, third‑party and customer audits

• Bilingual English and Spanish
• Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or comparable competency
• Sanitation certification
• Food microbiology knowledge
• OSHA proficiency
• EHS safety certification
• Computer and software proficiency
• Soft‑level mechanical abilities (hands‑on, comfortable working in the factory)
• Great communicator, strong analytical skills, and problem‑solving expertise
• Great motivator and team player

Annual salary: $110,000 to $150,000, depending on qualifications. This is an exempt role with time commitments expected to increase during certain times of the year. Some travel to other locations is expected, but unlikely to exceed 10%–15%.

The company offers a top‑tier comprehensive health plan, including medical, dental, and vision, and pays the full monthly premiums for the colleague and all eligible family members. The company also contributes to Health Savings Accounts. Year‑round colleagues are eligible to enroll in a 401(k) plan with a 4% match.