Sanitation Program Manager; Food/Beverage manufacturer
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Quality Engineering
Sanitation Program Manager (Food/Beverage manufacturer)
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OverviewBaldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, BRF combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for iconic Quick Service Restaurants, Consumer Packaged Goods brands, and food service companies.
Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process.
- Direct sanitation and production teams to ensure safe, effective cleaning (CIP, COP, manual).
- Develop and standardize sanitation programs and procedures, including SSOP, HACCP, FDA, USDA, BRC, and SQF standards.
- Provide guidance on CIP system design, maintenance, and operation.
- Maintain and annually review the Master Sanitation Schedule and SSOPs.
- Manage sanitation changeover matrix and support new product cleaning needs.
- Conduct annual internal audits of the Sanitation Program.
- Troubleshoot sanitation and quality issues; implement corrective actions.
- Identify and propose improvements to reduce waste, downtime, and enhance efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols, PPE use, and training requirements.
- Maintain documentation for regulatory and customer audits.
- Support internal, GFSI (SQF), and customer audits as a subject matter expert.
- Partner with Quality/Food Safety to validate sanitation effectiveness.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and R&D on hygienic equipment design and capital prioritization.
- Coordinate corrective/preventive actions for environmental monitoring and allergen validation.
- Complete annual cleaning and allergen validations.
- Supervise microbiology team; ensure accurate, timely testing using validated methods.
- Assure consistent measurement from raw materials to finished goods.
- Oversee external partners (chemical suppliers, pest control).
- Analyze chemical needs; recommend vendors with Procurement.
- Maintain chemical safety procedures and SDSs.
- Lead chemical handling and sanitation training (onboarding and annual).
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Multi-site experience is preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing (or closely related industry) sanitation, including CIP/COP systems.
- Strong knowledge of food safety standards (FDA, GFSI (SQF), HACCP, GMP).
- Experience being the subject matter expert in sanitation programs, audits, and regulatory compliance.
- Proven leadership skills, including cross-functionally/outside of direct management.
- Familiarity with environmental monitoring, allergen control, and microbiological testing.
- Knowledge and experience with Aseptic systems and Sterilization in Place (SIP) is preferred.
The base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. You’ll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including low-premium and out-of-pocket cost medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time, and more.
Basepay range
$/yr - $/yr
Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment typeFull-time
Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
IndustriesFood and Beverage Manufacturing
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