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The Judge Group

Sanitation Manager (1099478)

The Judge Group, Kathleen, Florida, United States, 33849

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Overview Location: Kathleen, FL

Salary: Depends on Experience

Would you jump at the chance to lead sanitation for a Fortune 500 CPG/Food manufacturing leader? Are you ready to transform a high-volume food plant into a top-of-industry benchmark for cleanliness, compliance, and food safety? Do you want the resources, team, and corporate backing to make your vision a reality—while earning a six-figure package and enjoying Fortune 500 benefits from day one? If you answered “yes,” this is your opportunity to take ownership of a 320,000 sq. ft. plant’s sanitation and pest control programs, lead a skilled 25-person team, and set the gold standard for operational excellence in a subtropical environment where your expertise truly matters.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Strong Salary + Bonus: Earn up to $127K total in year one

Full Benefits from Day One: Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance—for you, your family, and domestic partners

Excellent 401(k) Match: Immediate vesting from day one

Generous Time Off: Unlimited sick time, paid holidays, and PTO

Community Impact: They match your donations & volunteer hours up to $1,500 annually

Career Growth: Join Employee Resource Groups and tap into Lean/Six Sigma development opportunities

Relocation Assistance: They’ll help you make your move to sunny Kathleen, FL seamless

Position Purpose This is your chance to

own the sanitation and pest control game

in a high-volume, high-standard food plant. You’ll lead a 25-person skilled team covering 24/7 operations, set the gold standard for cleanliness and compliance, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and senior leadership to keep our products safe, our facility spotless, and our reputation untouchable.

Key Responsibilities

Lead & Innovate: Develop, implement, and continually improve sanitation and pest control programs tailored to a subtropical bakery environment

Build & Inspire Teams: Supervise, train, and schedule a 25-person crew to cover round-the-clock operations

Collaborate for Results: Partner with QA, Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Maintenance to set sanitation objectives and plant metrics

Own the Budget: Manage annual sanitation spend, order equipment and chemicals via SAP, and keep costs in check

Pass Every Test: Lead inspections and audits to meet or exceed FDA, AIB, and company standards

Stay Ahead of Risks: Standardize the Master Sanitation Schedule and develop insect, rodent, bird, and reptile control plans

Solve Problems Fast: Troubleshoot sanitation, pest control, and quality issues with best-practice solutions

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED (College-level education in food science preferred)

5+ years in sanitation management within a food environment

AIB/SQF certification and expert knowledge of Master Sanitation practices

Strong supervisory skills and regulatory knowledge (FDA, AIB)

Ability to develop and implement Master Sanitation schedules and pest control programs

Pesticide application license eligibility

Proficiency with SAP, budgeting, and Microsoft Office

Flexible schedule to support a 24/7 operation

Working knowledge of personnel and food safety requirements

If you’re ready to lead a team, raise the bar, and keep a flagship plant running at world-class standards, this is your moment. Apply today and bring your expertise to a Fortune 500 leader in Kathleen, FL.

Contact: rarritola@judge.com

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

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