Sanitation Manager - 3rd shift - Indianapolis opportunity

Sanitation Manager – 3rd Shift

Reporting to the Operations Manager will lead third‑shift sanitation operations on the 3 rd shift which is 11:00pm – 7:00am Monday thru Friday and could involve at times weekend work and role is at their Indianapolis, Indiana manufacturing facility.  Will  play a critical role in maintaining food safety, regulatory compliance, and a safe work environment by providing hands‑on leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous improvement of sanitation programs that protect their products and their people.  Note exceptional benefits described below!

A Taste of Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the third‑shift sanitation and production supervisory team to support a safe, clean, and compliant manufacturing environment (will be over 2 sanitation supervisors and 1 production supervisor and the Sanitation Manager will be the highest level person on the third shift)
• Implement and manage sanitation programs that meet federal, state, and company food safety and regulatory requirements
• Manage activities associated with the plant Master Sanitation Schedule
• Conduct scheduled inspections of equipment, production areas, and facility spaces to identify and resolve sanitation gaps
• Partner with production, maintenance, and quality teams to address sanitation challenges and improve processes
• Recommend and support improvements to equipment, facility layout, lighting, and ventilation to enhance sanitation effectiveness
• Manage vendor relationships related to sanitation chemicals, pest control services, and uniform programs, ensuring contract compliance and service quality
• Monitor sanitation expenses and support development of the annual department budget
• Support development and implementation of standard operating procedures and provide training focused on safety, food safety, and sanitation best practices
• Lead safety coaching and reinforce Good Manufacturing Practices and safe work standards
• Track sanitation performance metrics, analyze trends, and implement action plans to close gaps
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives supporting safety, quality, service, and cost objectives

Ingredients Required for Success

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field preferred
• At least 3 to five or more years of experience leading teams in a manufacturing or food production environment with a sanitation or quality focus (but at least some experience over sanitation area at the management level) with a Bachelor degree; at least 8 years of sanitation management experience if non degreed 
• Must come from a food manufacturer, although flexible as to the type of food
• Must have significant experience as a direct in house sanitation employee versus being contracted to the site manufacturing site.
• Supervisory experience supporting employee development, coaching, and performance management
• Working knowledge of sanitation programs, food safety regulations, and manufacturing equipment
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Managerial level experience with continuous improvement is needed
• Experience managing sanitation‑related budgets and vendor contracts preferred
• CIP is a plus (there is both dry and wet cleaning at this site)
• SAP and Food lock experience is preferred
• SQFA is a plus

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in their manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply:

• You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.
• You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.
• This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.

Relocation assistance is available for this position nationally and there is a relocation package.

Benefits

Company cares about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental well being support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity up to 10%, matching 401(k) which is 100% to 6% and the company puts in another 3%, and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Company

Major, large, and established food company with known brands.  They aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. They have many locations and they empower you to reach your potential, make an impact, and own your career. They are in the business of building champions – within their people and their iconic brands.

Their focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact their team, the communities they serve and the health of the planet.