Sanitation Manager - 3rd Shift

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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Join our team as a Sanitation Manager and lead a critical function that protects food safety, quality, and operational excellence. In this role, you will drive the implementation of company sanitation standards while ensuring strong compliance with regulatory and GFSI requirements. You will partner closely with Operations, FSQA, Safety, Maintenance, Engineering, and corporate teams to identify and reduce food safety risks, lead continuous improvement efforts, and deliver effective sanitation performance.

As a key site leader, you will guide and develop a team of hourly and salaried associates, collaborate with third‑party partners as needed, and serve as a trusted point of contact for internal, customer, and regulatory inspections, making a direct impact on safety, compliance, and plant performance.

Oversee and lead the implementation, management and compliance with Perdue Farms Sanitation Programs, Standards and 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
• KPIs 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.

Coordinate 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.

Partner 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.

Lead or participate in the planning and implementation of process improvements, monitor improvement metrics and solve for reoccurring failures (USDA, FSQA, etc.) by applying Hygienic Design Principles and Standards to develop CAPAs to mitigate FS risks.

Provide daily, weekly, monthly, yearly direction and goals setting for Sanitation Supervisors. Mentor, coach and train/cross‑train employees to encourage career development. Provide consistent feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement, while demonstrating compliance with Perdue Farms Values and Leadership Behaviors.

Manage and evaluate the Sanitation staff by conducting performance evaluations, and administration of performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology, or related field.
• 5 years of proven experience in managing…