Baldwin Richardson Foods
Sanitation Program Manager (Food/Beverage manufacturer)
Baldwin Richardson Foods, Pennsauken, New Jersey, United States
Sanitation Program Manager (Food/Beverage manufacturer)
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Baldwin Richardson Foods
Overview Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, BRF combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for iconic Quick Service Restaurants, Consumer Packaged Goods brands, and food service companies. Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process.
Responsibilities Leadership & Oversight
Direct sanitation and production teams to ensure safe, effective cleaning (CIP, COP, manual).
Develop and standardize sanitation programs and procedures, including SSOP, HACCP, FDA, USDA, BRC, and SQF standards.
Provide guidance on CIP system design, maintenance, and operation.
Program Management
Maintain and annually review the Master Sanitation Schedule and SSOPs.
Manage sanitation changeover matrix and support new product cleaning needs.
Conduct annual internal audits of the Sanitation Program.
Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement
Troubleshoot sanitation and quality issues; implement corrective actions.
Identify and propose improvements to reduce waste, downtime, and enhance efficiency.
Compliance & Documentation
Ensure compliance with safety protocols, PPE use, and training requirements.
Maintain documentation for regulatory and customer audits.
Support internal, GFSI (SQF), and customer audits as a subject matter expert.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Quality/Food Safety to validate sanitation effectiveness.
Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and R&D on hygienic equipment design and capital prioritization.
Environmental Monitoring & Allergen Control
Coordinate corrective/preventive actions for environmental monitoring and allergen validation.
Complete annual cleaning and allergen validations.
Microbiology & Lab Oversight
Supervise microbiology team; ensure accurate, timely testing using validated methods.
Assure consistent measurement from raw materials to finished goods.
Vendor & Chemical Management
Oversee external partners (chemical suppliers, pest control).
Analyze chemical needs; recommend vendors with Procurement.
Maintain chemical safety procedures and SDSs.
Lead chemical handling and sanitation training (onboarding and annual).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Multi-site experience is preferred.
5+ years of experience in food manufacturing (or closely related industry) sanitation, including CIP/COP systems.
Strong knowledge of food safety standards (FDA, GFSI (SQF), HACCP, GMP).
Experience being the subject matter expert in sanitation programs, audits, and regulatory compliance.
Proven leadership skills, including cross-functionally/outside of direct management.
Familiarity with environmental monitoring, allergen control, and microbiological testing.
Knowledge and experience with Aseptic systems and Sterilization in Place (SIP) is preferred.
Benefits The base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. You’ll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including low-premium and out-of-pocket cost medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time, and more.
Base pay range $105,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Sanitation Program Manager (Food/Beverage manufacturer)
role at
Baldwin Richardson Foods
Overview Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, BRF combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for iconic Quick Service Restaurants, Consumer Packaged Goods brands, and food service companies. Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process.
Responsibilities Leadership & Oversight
Direct sanitation and production teams to ensure safe, effective cleaning (CIP, COP, manual).
Develop and standardize sanitation programs and procedures, including SSOP, HACCP, FDA, USDA, BRC, and SQF standards.
Provide guidance on CIP system design, maintenance, and operation.
Program Management
Maintain and annually review the Master Sanitation Schedule and SSOPs.
Manage sanitation changeover matrix and support new product cleaning needs.
Conduct annual internal audits of the Sanitation Program.
Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement
Troubleshoot sanitation and quality issues; implement corrective actions.
Identify and propose improvements to reduce waste, downtime, and enhance efficiency.
Compliance & Documentation
Ensure compliance with safety protocols, PPE use, and training requirements.
Maintain documentation for regulatory and customer audits.
Support internal, GFSI (SQF), and customer audits as a subject matter expert.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Quality/Food Safety to validate sanitation effectiveness.
Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and R&D on hygienic equipment design and capital prioritization.
Environmental Monitoring & Allergen Control
Coordinate corrective/preventive actions for environmental monitoring and allergen validation.
Complete annual cleaning and allergen validations.
Microbiology & Lab Oversight
Supervise microbiology team; ensure accurate, timely testing using validated methods.
Assure consistent measurement from raw materials to finished goods.
Vendor & Chemical Management
Oversee external partners (chemical suppliers, pest control).
Analyze chemical needs; recommend vendors with Procurement.
Maintain chemical safety procedures and SDSs.
Lead chemical handling and sanitation training (onboarding and annual).
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Multi-site experience is preferred.
5+ years of experience in food manufacturing (or closely related industry) sanitation, including CIP/COP systems.
Strong knowledge of food safety standards (FDA, GFSI (SQF), HACCP, GMP).
Experience being the subject matter expert in sanitation programs, audits, and regulatory compliance.
Proven leadership skills, including cross-functionally/outside of direct management.
Familiarity with environmental monitoring, allergen control, and microbiological testing.
Knowledge and experience with Aseptic systems and Sterilization in Place (SIP) is preferred.
Benefits The base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. You’ll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including low-premium and out-of-pocket cost medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time, and more.
Base pay range $105,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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