Sanitation Manager
On-siteLebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Lead sanitation operations at the Hanford Dr facility and oversee a third-party partner at the Willow St facility to ensure consistent food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. Conduct pre-operational inspections, manage staffing plans, and partner with Operations, Food Safety & Quality, and Maintenance to keep production lines clean and startup-ready. Recruit, coach, and evaluate supervisors and hourly staff while monitoring contractor performance through audits and KPIs. Manage labor, chemical, and supply budgets, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and support equipment reliability and safety protocols. Requires five years of progressive sanitation leadership experience in frozen food manufacturing; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Industrial Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive sanitation leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment
- Experience managing multiple departments, facilities, or sanitation operations, preferably in frozen food manufacturing
- Experience leading both direct employees and third-party service providers
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation systems, and manufacturing operations
- Knowledge of sanitation chemistry, chemical dispensing systems, and sanitation equipment
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively during overnight operations
- Experience supporting BRCGS, SQF, FDA, and customer audits
- Experience with environmental monitoring programs
- Understanding of microbiological risks and environmental control programs
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive corrective actions
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple facilities while maintaining attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Must be able to work in cold, wet, and noisy environments typical of food production areas
- Must be able to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and other shifts as needed to meet production demands
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
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