Sanitation Manager

Sanitation ManagerLeads sanitation execution across the facility, ensuring consistent application of sanitation standards that protect food safety and product quality, alignment across shifts and operational areas, and reliable production start-up readiness.This role serves as the critical link between sanitation strategy and daily execution, translating enterprise systems, standards, and expectations into disciplined, repeatable performance at the frontline team member level. The Sanitation Manager is responsible for driving accountability across sanitation teams, standardizing processes across the full plant, and ensuring the organization performs consistently regardless of shift or area. This is a data-informed, people-first leadership role that demands both operational rigor and sound judgment in escalation, problem solving, and maintaining standards.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPlant-Level Execution LeadershipOversee sanitation execution across all areas and shifts within the facilityEnsure consistent application of sanitation standards, SSOPs, and master sanitation schedulesDrive alignment across sanitation teams to eliminate variability in executionEnsure production start-up readiness across the facility with no sanitation-related delaysMonitor completion and effectiveness of sanitation activities, proactively identifying and addressing gaps to prevent food safety or quality risks in real timeTeam Leadership & AccountabilityLead, coach, and develop sanitation teams to ensure consistent performance and leadership across shifts and areasEstablish clear expectations and accountability systems for sanitation executionMonitor team performance and drive corrective actions as neededIdentify development gaps and build targeted succession plansPerformance Management & AnalysisMonitor and analyze sanitation KPIs across the facility: pre-operational inspection pass rates, environmental monitoring (ATP, APC, and other microbiological results), labor efficiency and utilization, downtime related to sanitation, TRIR, and other metrics as defined by the Sanitation DirectorTranslate performance data into actionable decisions, identifying root causes, driving corrective action, and escalating trendsDrive standardization of best practices across shifts and operational areasPresent regular performance summaries that highlight risks, wins, and resource needsExecution of Sanitation StrategyImplement sanitation systems, standards, and initiatives as defined by the Sanitation DirectorEnsure consistent adoption of new processes, technologies, and procedures across all teamsProvide structured feedback on system effectiveness, execution gaps, and emerging risks, with supporting data and recommended solutionsParticipate in strategic planning discussions and contribute floor-level operational perspectiveCross-Functional CoordinationPartner with Operations, FSQA, Maintenance, and Engineering to ensure alignment across the facilitySupport production start-up readiness and ensure sanitation completion aligns with production schedulesParticipate in audits, inspections, and issue resolution effortsSupport facility expansions, equipment changes, and commissioning activitiesContinuous ImprovementDrive plant-wide sanitation improvements in efficiency, consistency, and costIdentify and implement opportunities and strategies to reduce sanitation variability and improve execution reliabilityPartner with Maintenance and Engineering to improve equipment cleanability and sanitation efficiencySupport implementation of best practices across teams and ensure improvements are sustained over timeSafety & ComplianceEnsure compliance with all food safety, regulatory, and company sanitation standardsReinforce safe handling of sanitation chemicals and adherence to PPE requirementsSupport a culture of safety and accountability across sanitation teamsQualifications:3+ years of sanitation leadership experience in food manufacturing (poultry or protein strongly preferred)Experience in USDA-regulated environmentsDemonstrated ability to lead multiple teams or departments in a high-speed manufacturing environmentStrong knowledge of SSOPs, HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation systemsProven ability to translate performance data into operational decisions and communicate findings clearly to senior leadershipProven ability to drive accountability and performance across multiple teamsPreferred Qualifications:Experience in poultry processingBilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferredExperience with ATP systems and environmental monitoring programs