What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Manager position at Gehl Food & Beverage?
Description
Now Hiring: Sanitation Manager
Reports To: Corporate Sanitation
Salary Range: $105,000 to $118,000
Why join our team?
- Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
- Generous PTO & holidays
- Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career
- Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community| Wellness
Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:
- Tuition reimbursement
- HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
- Referral bonus program
- Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
- Proven continued business growth for future opportunities
Position Overview
We are seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead sanitation strategy, programs, and teams in a food manufacturing environment. This role ensures sanitation effectiveness, audit readiness, and compliance while driving a strong culture of food safety and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sanitation programs across production, equipment, and facilities
- Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and GFSI/SQF standards
- Develop and maintain SSOPs and Master Sanitation Schedules
- Oversee Environmental Monitoring (EMP), Pest Control (IPM), and CIP validation
- Partner with Quality, Operations, and Maintenance to minimize contamination risk
- Conduct audits, inspections, and corrective actions
- Manage sanitation chemicals, equipment, and supply inventory
- Train, coach, and lead sanitation teams across shifts
- Drive continuous improvement using data and performance trends
- Maintain audit readiness for internal, customer, and regulatory inspection
Requirements
- 5 years of sanitation experience in food or beverage manufacturing
- 2 years of leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, GMPs, HACCP, and GFSI/SQF
- Experience with sanitation chemicals, CIP systems, and environmental monitoring
- Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, or related field
- Audit experience and continuous improvement background
About Us Gehl Foods is a fast-growing food and beverage manufacturer, known for ready-to-serve products like nacho cheese and protein shakes—no refrigeration needed! We lead with safety, quality, and teamwork in everything we do. Feed your future at gehlfoodandbeverage.com
Salary : $105,000 - $118,000