Sanitation Manager

Job Summary

The Sanitation Manager leads, trains, and manages the sanitation staff to ensure the facility meets regulatory (FDA/USDA) and food safety standards (SQF/GFSI). They develop and implement master sanitation schedules (MSS), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and manage chemical inventory and pest control, while ensuring all cleaning is completed before production. Responsible for plant sanitation and environment.

• Oversee daily wet/dry cleaning, equipment tear-down/assembly, and allergen changeovers.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety Plans (FSMA), SQF, FDA, and USDA regulations, conduct environmental monitoring and pre-op inspections.
• Train, schedule, and supervise sanitation staff; ensure compliance with safety protocols (e.g., LOTO, PPE).
• Maintain the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), SSOPs, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documentation.
• Manage chemical inventory, usage, and safety compliance.
• Identify sanitation risks, perform root cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance of company quality programs, including GMP & SSOP.

• Conduct effective, risk-based sanitation audits to identify gaps and improvement opportunities to ensure food safety and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, company policies/procedures, and customer expectations.
• Monitor and verify equipment cleaning methods, including recommendations to meet plant sanitation.
• Interact daily with Quality Assurance and Production on sanitation activities and performance.
• Evaluate and develop Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP).
• Develop the company training program as it pertains to the sanitation of the facility.
• Manage the cleanliness of the facility, equipment, and grounds.
• Execute and address sanitation requirements using Master Cleaning Schedules (MCS) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP).
• Manage pre-op check sheets for all areas of the facility that include trending issues found.
• Support floor sanitation team members, including scheduling of team members.
• Conduct daily post-sanitation performance inspections to ensure the quality of work is being performed.
• Develop, order, and maintain chemical inventories and supplies.
• Keep and maintain reports or statistical data as needed.
• Order sanitation chemicals and equipment as needed.

• All employees are required to immediately report and assist in the elimination or control of any food safety issues they observe to their supervisor.
• Monitors and enforces cGMPs within the Sanitation department.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Pre-requisite programs.

• 5+ years in food manufacturing sanitation, with experience in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of sanitation techniques, chemicals, and food safety standards (GFSI/SQF).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills; proficiency in computer systems for documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, or related field preferred, or a combination of experience and education.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish highly desirable.
• Certifications in Food Safety, Preventive Controls, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) strongly preferred.

• Push/pull 10–100 pounds approximately 10–50 feet.
• Frequent lifting between 10 and 50 pounds of supplies and trash with the aid of co‑workers.
• This work requires working in cold, wet, and noisy environments.
• Requires flexibility to work off-shifts or weekends to support production needs.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.

Exempt

Sanitation Supervisor

Q.A Manager

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Retirement Saving Plan

70,400 - 80,000 USD per year (Torrance)