Sanitation Manager

About Proper Beverage Company

Proper Beverage Company began in 2018 with the purchase of Proper Soda Co., rooted in a belief that quality and people should always come first. What started with one machine and a lot of determination quickly evolved into a passion for co-packing, as we recognized the need for a partner who truly supported small to mid-size and startup brands. In 2019, we fully shifted our focus to co-packing and became the Proper Beverage Company we are today.

As a rapidly growing, locally owned business, we pride ourselves on doing things the proper way - with integrity, precision, and a commitment to quality. We collaborate closely with our partners to bring a wide range of beverages to life, while fostering a workplace where hard work is valued, growth is encouraged, and every employee has the opportunity to make a real impact.

Job Title

Job Title

Sanitation Manager

Location

4432 S. Buttermilk Ct. Suite 400 Hudsonville, MI 49426

Company

Proper Beverage Company

Department

Sanitation

Reports To

Director, Plant Management

Supervisory Responsibilities

Lead Sanitation Technician, Sanitation Technician

Job Summary

As the Sanitation Manager, you will be essential in maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of our production facility across all three shifts. Your responsibilities will include leading a team of sanitation personnel, implementing sanitation protocols, managing the annual sanitation plan, and ensuring a hygienic environment that complies with industry regulations.

Responsibilities

Supervision

• Lead and manage the sanitation team.
• Schedule and assign tasks to sanitation personnel across all 3 shifts.
• Provide training and guidance to ensure team members follow proper sanitation procedures.
• Ensure that teams have the tools, equipment, and materials they need to perform cleaning, sanitization, and other tasks.
  
  

Sanitation Protocols

• Develop and implement effective sanitation protocols for production areas and equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with cleanliness standards.
• Collaborate with production and quality control teams to coordinate sanitation schedules.
  
  

Program Development

• Create, implement, and improve sanitation programs, policies, and key performance indicators.
• Develop functional sanitation objectives and plant metrics.
  
  

Documentation

• Maintain detailed records of sanitation activities, including cleaning schedules, checklists, and reports.
• Ensure all sanitation documentation meets regulatory requirements.
  
  

Equipment Maintenance

• Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of sanitation equipment.
• Report any equipment issues to the maintenance department.
  
  

Quality Assurance

• Work closely with the quality control team to address any sanitation-related quality concerns.
• Implement corrective actions to prevent sanitation-related issues.
  
  

Safety Compliance

• Enforce safety regulations and guidelines during sanitation activities.
• Conduct regular safety training for sanitation personnel.
  
  

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, college degree preferred.
• Advanced managerial skills.
• Ability to flex schedule to include all 3 shifts, if needed.
• Supervisory experience, required.
• Food industry experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation protocols and best practices in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.