Baldwin Richardson Foods
Sanitation Program Manager (Food/Beverage manufacturer)
Baldwin Richardson Foods, Macedon, New York, United States, 14502
Overview
Sanitation Program Manager (Food/Beverage manufacturer) at Baldwin Richardson Foods. The Sanitation Program Manager is vital for reducing microbiological and chemical risks and preventing product contamination and will be responsible for directing the Sanitation program across the organization's manufacturing locations. This role ensures all current Food Safety Standards are met and drives sanitation excellence throughout the enterprise. What You Will Do
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). What You Will Need To Be Successful
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 sanitation, including CIP/COP systems. Strong knowledge of food safety standards (FDA, GFSI (SQF), HACCP, GMP). Experience as the subject matter expert in sanitation programs, audits, and regulatory compliance. Proven leadership skills, including cross-functional leadership beyond direct management. Familiarity with environmental monitoring, allergen control, and microbiological testing. Knowledge and experience with Aseptic systems and Sterilization in Place (SIP) is preferred. Compensation & Benefits
Base pay range: $105,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr. This range is provided by Baldwin Richardson Foods. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. BRF provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more. This role can report into any of our manufacturing facilities to include: Corona, CA / Pennsauken, NJ / Macedon, NY or Williamson, NY (hybrid with up to 40% travel).
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Sanitation Program Manager (Food/Beverage manufacturer) at Baldwin Richardson Foods. The Sanitation Program Manager is vital for reducing microbiological and chemical risks and preventing product contamination and will be responsible for directing the Sanitation program across the organization's manufacturing locations. This role ensures all current Food Safety Standards are met and drives sanitation excellence throughout the enterprise. What You Will Do
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). What You Will Need To Be Successful
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 sanitation, including CIP/COP systems. Strong knowledge of food safety standards (FDA, GFSI (SQF), HACCP, GMP). Experience as the subject matter expert in sanitation programs, audits, and regulatory compliance. Proven leadership skills, including cross-functional leadership beyond direct management. Familiarity with environmental monitoring, allergen control, and microbiological testing. Knowledge and experience with Aseptic systems and Sterilization in Place (SIP) is preferred. Compensation & Benefits
Base pay range: $105,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr. This range is provided by Baldwin Richardson Foods. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. BRF provides a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more. This role can report into any of our manufacturing facilities to include: Corona, CA / Pennsauken, NJ / Macedon, NY or Williamson, NY (hybrid with up to 40% travel).
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