Site Sanitation Manager

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and food service customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals.

We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work‑life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive.
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We are actively recruiting for an experienced Sanitation Manager for our Perry‑Harvest facility. This position will directly report to the Director of Operations with a dotted line to the Director of Sanitation. This person will be responsible for leading the implementation of the Perdue Farms Sanitation Standards, while meeting or exceeding Regulatory / GFSI requirements, and Sanitation Key Performance Indicators. The Site Sanitation Manager is also the technical liaison between the plant, corporate sanitation, and third‑party sanitation providers (where applicable).

Working in conjunction with the site supporting departments (Safety, FSQA, Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering), this person provides leadership and direction to identify, prevent and remediate Food Safety Risks, while leading a team of hourly and salaried associates ensuring safe, effective, and efficient execution of the Cleaning and Sanitation Process. This position will act as the primary interface with internal, external, customer and regulatory (USDA and/or FDA where applicable) inspectors regarding sanitation related non‑conformance reports and corrective action plans, as well as to facilitate positive relations and pro‑active management.

• Oversee and lead the implementation, management and compliance with Perdue Farms Sanitation Programs, Standards and Sanitation Key Performance Indicators, including but not limited to:
  • Sanitation Safety - Creating a safe working environment for sanitation personnel
  • Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS)
  • Periodic Cleaning for Infrastructure and Equipment (PIC & PEC)
  • Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP)
  • Monitoring Verification and Validation of the Cleaning Process (ATP, Indicators, Pathogens, Allergens, Adjacent Line Cleaning and Drain Cleaning)
  • Unplanned Water Events
  • Construction and Major Maintenance
  • Hygienic Design for Equipment and Infrastructure – Assessments
  • KPI timely reporting
  • Environmental Monitoring Program – associated with sanitation failures.
  • Reviewing the effectiveness of the Sanitation Program by completing gap analysis on an annual basis to provide continuous improvement for the sanitation program.
  • Development and Management of the Sanitation Manning (Supervisor, Leads, Sanitation Technicians) and department’s operating budget.
• Coordinates shift activities through planning and communication with site management, sanitation supervisors/leads, and sanitation technicians to ensure all sanitation objectives are accomplished in a timely, cost‑effective, and safe manner.
• Partners with supporting departments to deliver Environmental Hygiene by following and ensuring strict enforcement of Perdue Farms Standards, USDA, FSIS, FDA, GFSI, OSHA and customer requirements.
• Leads or participates in the planning and implementation of process improvements, monitors improvement metrics and solves for reoccurring failures (USDA, FSQA, etc.) by applying Hygienic Design Principles and Standards to develop CAPA’s to mitigate FS risks.
• Provides Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Yearly direction and goals setting for Sanitation Supervisors. Mentors, coaches and trains/cross‑trains employees to encourage career development. Provides consistent feedback…