Sanitation Program Manager; Food​/Beverage manufacturer

Position: Sanitation Program Manager (Food/Beverage manufacturer)

Sanitation Program Manager (Food/Beverage manufacturer)

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Overview

The Sanitation Program Manager is vital for reducing microbiological and chemical risks and preventing product contamination. The role will direct the Sanitation program across the organization s manufacturing locations, ensuring all current Food Safety Standards are met and driving sanitation excellence throughout the enterprise.

The Sanitation Program Manager will develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive sanitation and hygienic design standards and programs (including SSOPs) and ensure their consistent application company-wide. This role provides sanitation expertise, training, troubleshooting support, and manages sanitation chemical programs and pest control across all sites. Through regular audits and inspections, the role identifies risks, provides guidance, and ensures adherence to standards and regulations.

What

You Will Do Leadership & Oversight

• 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.

Program Management

• 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.

Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement

• Troubleshoot sanitation and quality issues; implement corrective actions.
• Identify and propose improvements to reduce waste, downtime, and enhance efficiency.

Compliance & Documentation

• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Quality/Food Safety to validate sanitation effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and R&D on hygienic equipment design and capital prioritization.

Environmental Monitoring & Allergen Control

• Coordinate corrective/preventive actions for environmental monitoring and allergen validation.
• Complete annual cleaning and allergen validations.

Microbiology & Lab Oversight

• Supervise microbiology team; ensure accurate, timely testing using validated methods.
• Assure consistent measurement from raw materials to finished goods.

Vendor & Chemical Management

• 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).

What You Will Need To Be Successful

• 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 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.

At BRF, 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 a low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more!

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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