Sanitation Manager

Department: Sanitation / Operations

Job Summary

The Sanitation Manager is responsible for managing all sanitation activities in a USDA-regulated food processing facility. This role ensures the facility, equipment, and processes meet USDA, food safety, and company sanitation standards to support safe and compliant food production.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily sanitation operations, including pre-op and post-op cleaning
• Ensure compliance with USDA, FSIS, SSOPs, HACCP, and food safety requirements
• Develop, implement, and maintain sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs)
• Lead, train, and supervise sanitation employees and supervisors
• Conduct sanitation inspections and pre-operational checks
• Coordinate sanitation activities with Production, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance
• Manage sanitation chemicals, supplies, and inventory
• Investigate and resolve sanitation issues and corrective actions
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory visits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3–5+ years of sanitation experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of USDA regulations, SSOPs, and HACCP principles
• Familiarity with sanitation chemicals, CIP systems, and food safety practices
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills