The Judge Group
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
By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from The Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates regarding job opportunities, your job application, and related purposes. Message & data rates apply; frequency may vary. Consistent with The Judge Group Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of calls and texts. HELP for help.
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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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
By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from The Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates regarding job opportunities, your job application, and related purposes. Message & data rates apply; frequency may vary. Consistent with The Judge Group Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of calls and texts. HELP for help.
This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Judge Group by 2x
Get notified about new Sanitation Manager jobs in Kathleen, FL.
#J-18808-Ljbffr