Sanitation Manager

Job Description

Position Details
Salary: $72,000-$85,000 annually, DOE
Location: Coalinga, CA
Schedule: 3rd Shift / Overnight
Job Type: Full-Time


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced food manufacturing sanitation professional who is ready to take ownership of an overnight sanitation operation, lead a team, and play a critical role in maintaining the facility's food safety and quality standards.

Sanitation Manager - Food Manufacturing
Location: Coalinga, CA
Salary: $72,000-$85,000 annually, depending on experience
Schedule: Full-Time | 3rd Shift / Overnight
Typical Hours: Approximately 10:00 PM-6:30 AM or 11:00 PM-7:00 AM


We are seeking an experienced Sanitation Manager to lead overnight sanitation operations for a food manufacturing facility in Coalinga, CA . This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for managing the sanitation team, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, and ensuring the facility and processing equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized for production.


The ideal candidate will have previous sanitation leadership experience within food manufacturing or food processing , strong knowledge of GMPs, sanitation chemicals and food safety requirements, and the ability to effectively lead and train an overnight sanitation crew. Spanish-speaking or bilingual English/Spanish candidates are highly preferred due to the day-to-day communication needs of the sanitation team.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, train, and develop the facility's sanitation team.
• Oversee all overnight cleaning and sanitation activities throughout the facility, grounds, and processing equipment.
• Maintain and enforce sanitation, GMP, food safety, and contamination-prevention policies and procedures.
• Ensure sanitation activities comply with applicable FDA, USDA, OSHA, and state/local requirements .
• Maintain and manage the facility's Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and required documentation.
• Monitor sanitation crews for compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, chemical safety, and other plant safety procedures .
• Train employees on proper cleaning techniques, chemical handling, dilution requirements, PPE, and safe sanitation practices.
• Ensure equipment, utensils, food-contact surfaces, and production areas are cleaned and sanitized according to established food safety standards.
• Maintain proper use and documentation of cleaning chemicals, sanitizing agents, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Develop, maintain, and update sanitation SOPs and procedures as needed.
• Inspect machinery and production areas to verify sanitation standards have been met before release to production.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance, Production, Maintenance, and other departments to address sanitation and food safety concerns.
• Monitor sanitation supplies, chemicals, and equipment to ensure adequate inventory and proper usage.
• Identify sanitation deficiencies and implement corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of sanitation experience , preferably within food manufacturing or food processing.
• Previous experience leading, supervising, or managing a sanitation crew strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, sanitation procedures, food safety, and contamination prevention .
• Knowledge of sanitation chemicals, proper chemical dilution, SDS requirements, and safe chemical handling.
• Familiarity with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and other applicable food manufacturing regulations.
• Understanding of plant operations, equipment sanitation, waste disposal, and sanitation scheduling.
• Strong organizational, time-management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to hold a team accountable to established sanitation standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able and willing to consistently work an overnight/3rd-shift schedule .

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish or strong Spanish-speaking ability is highly preferred.
• Extensive sanitation leadership experience within a food manufacturing or food processing facility .
• Experience working in an FDA- or USDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of SQF or similar Quality Assurance/Food Safety standards .
• Basic microbiological knowledge related to food safety and sanitation.
• Experience developing or maintaining sanitation SOPs and Master Sanitation Schedules.

Physical Requirements
This position works directly within a food manufacturing environment and requires the ability to:

• Stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds .
• Bend, stretch, push, pull, and reach as necessary to inspect and service production equipment.
• Visually inspect machinery, equipment, and production areas for cleanliness and sanitation compliance.
• Work around industrial cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment while following required PPE and safety procedures.

INDHP


Additional Information

Partnering with a professional recruiter increases your chances at being exposed to the most competitive positions out there today and helps build your career in the right direction. The recruiters can give you advice on your interviewing, resume tips and help provide feedback on companies that you're applying to on your own. And there's no cost to you!

We look forward to helping you!

Career Expert

Gabriela Moreno