Maker's Pride
Overview
The Sanitation Manager leads all sanitation programs and sanitation-related facility services in an FDA-regulated dry food packaging environment. This role is responsible for food safety compliance, people leadership, vendor oversight, documentation, budget ownership, and audit readiness. It is a hands-on management role with significant ownership and accountability. Responsibilities
Lead sanitation programs in compliance with FDA, cGMP, SQF, and internal food safety standards Maintain and execute Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) and SSOPs for a dry facility Manage sanitation verification activities including ATP, inspections, documentation, and corrective actions Lead, train, and hold sanitation teams accountable for performance and food safety Own sanitation-related audits, inspections, and follow-up actions Control and maintain the sanitation budget, including chemical spend, vendor costs, and labor efficiency Track, trend, and chart sanitation data (SUCO efficiency, ATP, deviations, MSS completion, audit findings) to drive continuous improvement Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for sanitation failures Partner with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Maintenance on sanitation-related equipment and facility issues Serve as the primary owner for sanitation-related vendors and service providers, including: chemical suppliers, pest control, uniforms and PPE, waste management, landscaping and snow removal, HVAC/dust collection filter services, plumbing services impacting sanitation, lift and floor scrubber repair, COP machines and vending machine services Vendor management includes scheduling, service review, issue resolution, documentation, cost control, and audit readiness Qualifications
Sanitation leadership experience in an FDA-regulated food or food packaging facility preferred Knowledge of dry sanitation principles, cGMPs, and food safety compliance Experience managing teams, vendors, budgets, and sanitation data Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and follow-up skills Flexible support of off-shift operations as needed What To Expect
This role goes beyond cleaning. It requires strong leadership, vendor ownership, budget accountability, data-driven decision-making, and audit readiness in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply. The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $75,708 - $113,562/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The Sanitation Manager leads all sanitation programs and sanitation-related facility services in an FDA-regulated dry food packaging environment. This role is responsible for food safety compliance, people leadership, vendor oversight, documentation, budget ownership, and audit readiness. It is a hands-on management role with significant ownership and accountability. Responsibilities
Lead sanitation programs in compliance with FDA, cGMP, SQF, and internal food safety standards Maintain and execute Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) and SSOPs for a dry facility Manage sanitation verification activities including ATP, inspections, documentation, and corrective actions Lead, train, and hold sanitation teams accountable for performance and food safety Own sanitation-related audits, inspections, and follow-up actions Control and maintain the sanitation budget, including chemical spend, vendor costs, and labor efficiency Track, trend, and chart sanitation data (SUCO efficiency, ATP, deviations, MSS completion, audit findings) to drive continuous improvement Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for sanitation failures Partner with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Maintenance on sanitation-related equipment and facility issues Serve as the primary owner for sanitation-related vendors and service providers, including: chemical suppliers, pest control, uniforms and PPE, waste management, landscaping and snow removal, HVAC/dust collection filter services, plumbing services impacting sanitation, lift and floor scrubber repair, COP machines and vending machine services Vendor management includes scheduling, service review, issue resolution, documentation, cost control, and audit readiness Qualifications
Sanitation leadership experience in an FDA-regulated food or food packaging facility preferred Knowledge of dry sanitation principles, cGMPs, and food safety compliance Experience managing teams, vendors, budgets, and sanitation data Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and follow-up skills Flexible support of off-shift operations as needed What To Expect
This role goes beyond cleaning. It requires strong leadership, vendor ownership, budget accountability, data-driven decision-making, and audit readiness in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply. The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $75,708 - $113,562/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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