Sanitation Manager

The Sanitation Manager is responsible for overseeing sanitation operations and staff to ensure all AIB and SQF sanitation standards are met. This role manages both exempt and non-exempt employees within the sanitation department and ensures consistent compliance with food safety and quality requirements.

Functions of the Position:

• Manages all facility sanitation functions. Oversees daily workloads and partners with supervisors to continuously improve employee productivity and efficiency.
• Responsible for the instruction and training of chemical usage, safety procedures, and proper equipment operation.
• Oversees, trains, and manages all Sanitation Supervisors, Sanitation Leads, and hourly direct reports. Responsible for KPI creation, tracking, and documentation.
• Plans and coordinates sanitation schedules in partnership with production supervisors.
• Monitors pest control activity and ensures compliance with established programs.
• Reviews, develops, and updates sanitation plans, procedures, and training materials as needed.
• Ensures proper documentation and follow-up of plant sanitation schedules.
• Maintains cleaning schedules and tracks sanitation supply usage and inventory levels.
• Responsible for purchasing and maintaining all chemicals, sanitation supplies, and first-aid supplies.

Education, Experience, and Knowledge:

• Five or more years of experience in sanitation management.
• Experience in a food processing environment required; dry sanitation experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of sanitation chemicals required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College coursework or degree completion preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Pest Control certification preferred.
• HACCP certification preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• Computer literate.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions.
• English proficiency required; Spanish is a plus.
• Strong ability to teach, train, and coach others.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to support the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes health benefits, professional growth support, generous paid time off benefits to support work/life balance, retirement benefits and other programs to support financial wellness. A full listing of our extensive benefits package can be found on our Company website, located here: https://jbssinc.com/careers/

JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.