Sanitation Manager

About the Role
The Sanitation Manager ensures that all sanitation activities within the food manufacturing facility meet or exceed regulatory standards. This role is critical in maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant production environment, which directly supports food safety, quality assurance, and operational efficiency. Keywords: food sanitation management, SSOPs, sanitation compliance, food safety leadership, cleaning protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute daily sanitation operations across production, warehouse, and equipment areas
• Develop, implement, and maintain sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs) in alignment with GMP and HACCP guidelines
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations from USDA, FDA, OSHA, and third-party audit standards
• Select, train, and supervise sanitation staff and third-party cleaning vendors
• Oversee use and storage of cleaning chemicals, ensuring correct concentrations and safety compliance
• Conduct routine sanitation audits and inspections, identifying and correcting potential risks
• Maintain detailed sanitation documentation for traceability and audit readiness
• Collaborate with production and QA to minimize cross-contamination and maintain allergen control
• Support root cause analysis of microbiological issues and assist with corrective actions

Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of sanitation management experience in food processing or food manufacturing
• Familiarity with sanitation chemicals, equipment, and PPE protocols
• Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP, and OSHA sanitation standards
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent

Desired Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelors degree in food science, microbiology, or related technical field
• Certified Professional Food Safety (CP-FS) or equivalent certification
• Experience leading sanitation programs in ready-to-eat or allergen-sensitive environments
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Familiarity with food safety auditing frameworks such as SQF or BRC