3rd Shift Sanitation Manager

3rd Shift Sanitation Manager

The 3rd Shift Sanitation Manager leads and supports a diverse team to ensure the facility, equipment, and processing areas are cleaned and sanitized safely and effectively. This role oversees daily sanitation operations and staffing to maintain food safety, regulatory compliance, and production readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Train employees on sanitation procedures, chemical safety, equipment cleaning, hazards, and continuous improvement practices
• Promote a safe workplace by following and enforcing safety policies and procedures
• Lead sanitation teams to clean and sanitize processing equipment, production areas, and support areas safely and efficiently
• Oversee daily sanitation operations and delegate work to meet sanitation schedules and production requirements
• Coach and develop team members to support performance and growth
• Manage sanitation activities to ensure equipment and facilities are cleaned and ready for production start-up
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and usage of sanitation chemicals and cleaning supplies
• Create and adjust shift schedules to support sanitation and production requirements
• Ensure all GMP, SSOP, HACCP, biosecurity, and safety requirements are followed by all team members
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, food safety, quality, sanitation effectiveness, and productivity
• Partner with maintenance to troubleshoot issues, identify equipment concerns, and schedule repairs as needed
• Monitor sanitation verification activities, environmental testing programs, and corrective actions
• Maintain sanitation records and documentation to support regulatory and customer requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and lead a team
• Ability to follow instructions and carry out assigned tasks
• Ability to adapt to change and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Ability to operate a forklift and/or pallet jack safely and effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to review results and provide clear feedback to leaders and team members
• Ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, implement improvements, and adjust based on results
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation programs, chemical usage, GMPs, and SSOPs
• Experience in a food processing plant or manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Supervisory or team-lead experience (required)

Salary Description 86,000 - 115,000