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Sanitation Manager

Steven Charles
Pembroke, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 10/7/2025 CLOSED ON 12/27/2025

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Salary Range: $70K - $90K

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America’s most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life’s sweetest moments!

We are looking for a Sanitation Manager in Pembroke, NC to supervise, coordinate, and ensure that production equipment and environment are clean, sanitary and comply with FDA, SQF, and company policies and procedures. This individual will provide leadership and management of all sanitation-related services in a cost-effective manner as well as continuous improvement projects. This position is also responsible for understanding Quality Management Systems, employee, and environmental safety.

The typical hiring range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000 annually plus bonus and is based on several factors such as education, work experience, skills, certifications, location, etc. In addition to pay, Dessert Holdings offers benefits such as a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contribution to all eligible employees.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and comply with sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs), eight steps of sanitation, forms, and master sanitation schedule (MSS).
  • Conduct routine inspections for cleanliness on process equipment and environment for compliance with FDA & SQF audit schemes.
  • Generate written reports and formal communications to ensure that work requests are satisfactorily completed on time.
  • Oversee, coordinate, and schedule all sanitation activities performed by the Sanitation workers.
  • Create a work environment that reflects a commitment to protecting the health and safety of employees, food safety and quality of products.
  • Provide continuous improvement training for sanitation employees to achieve or maintain sanitation and company objectives as well as employee’s personal growth.
  • Identify and recommend ideas for effective cleaning procedures, improving employee safety and enhancing food safety.
  • Collaborate with other teams including maintenance, quality, production to troubleshoot issues.
  • Resolve employee concerns and conflicts.
  • Participate in both internal and external audits.
  • Maintain proper documentation of sanitation programs including Pest Control, Daily Cleaning Checklist, Master Sanitation Schedule, Training Records, and Chemical Inventory, etc.
  • Monitors microbiological reports and verify whether cleaning procedures are being followed. Implements corrective action, as necessary.

Qualifications

  • 5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment
  • 2 years of supervisory experience
  • Proficient with SSOPs and 8 steps of sanitation.
  • Proficient in GMPs, food safety and quality, Sanitary Design of equipment and production environment.
  • Detailed knowledge of cleaning chemicals and safety protocols
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in computer and Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Word)
  • Must have a flexible schedule including working overtime and weekends if necessary.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, bringing unparalleled dessert experiences to both retail and foodservice customers. The company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne's Fine Desserts, and Kenny's Great Pies. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine North American manufacturing facilities.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000

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