Senior Manager, Sanitation

Saputo Inc.; Georgetown; On-site; CAD 106,870 - 140,270; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Group retirement plan with employer

Telemedicine and assistance program

Employee share ownership plan

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

RRSP & TFSA

Training and development programs

Saputo Flex program

Employee/family activities

Discounts on Saputo products

Job summary

Saputo Inc. seeks a Sanitation Senior Manager to support Site Leads across plants. You will lead sanitation efforts, drive best-in-class processes, and ensure SSOP adherence. The role requires ~25% travel within Canada and strategic coordination across multiple facilities.

The position emphasizes leadership, GMP compliance, and continuous improvement in sanitation across the dairy/food operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years sanitation experience.
• Proven leadership, teamwork and quality mindset.
• Strong communication and analytical abilities.
• Experience evaluating CIP/COP and sanitation chemistry.
• Knowledge of GMP and Food Safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sanitation operations across all plants and identify improvements.
• Lead initiatives to establish sanitation standards across locations.
• Maintain relationships with chemical vendors and suppliers.
• Develop sanitation training initiatives and SSOPs.
• Support plant sanitation objectives and optimize resources.
• Drive chemical, water and energy usage efficiency.
• Address audit findings and develop corrective actions.
• Lead Sanitation Site Leads development and yearly reviews.
• Manage equipment funding with key suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

CIP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Engineering/Chemistry/Microbiology

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Overview of the role

Saputo is seeking a Sanitation, Senior Manager to support existing Sanitation Site Leads across plants. The Sanitation Senior Manager is directly responsible for the sanitation efforts and leads key projects to achieve sanitation goals at each assigned plant. The individual is a key thought leader and contributor to the operational efforts of the sanitation departments, driving best‑in‑class processes, tools, and harmonization across the assigned plants. This position is accountable for adherence to SSOP, continuous improvement, and all processes and initiatives within the sanitation department. The role requires approximately 25% travel within Canada.

How you will make contributions that matter

• Oversee sanitation operations at all assigned plants and identify improvements in overall performance
• Lead initiatives to establish sanitation standards across all assigned plants
• Maintain strong relationships with chemical vendors and suppliers
• Drive and develop new sanitation training initiatives and Sanitation Standard Operational Procedures (SSOP)
• Support plant objectives pertaining to sanitation at assigned plants
• Ensure overall optimization of chemical, water and energy usage
• Support plants in developing corrective actions for NC identified during internal & external audits
• Facilitate the development and leadership of the Sanitation Site Leads at each assigned locationWork with the plant on a yearly Sanitation Review
• Manage equipment fund from key chemical supplier

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications

• Values that align with the Saputo culture
• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of related sanitation experience within dairy, food, and/or beverage industry
• Proven ability to lead, influence and inspire people and promote quality, safety, and teamwork
• Strong computer skills
• Demonstrated strategic thinking abilities
• Organization, mechanical aptitude, problem‑solving, decision‑making and technical skills with experience with CIP systems; ability to evaluate sanitation processes including CIP, COP, and sanitation chemistry attributes to determine the most efficient methods
• Effective communication and analytical skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Responsible for understanding and complying with Current Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety guidelines to ensure sanitary production environment and quality products
• Supports Saputo’s commitment to preserve the environment by following all established policies related to such preservation

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering

• Generous and complete benefit coverage with group insurance
• Group retirement plan with employer contribution
• Telemedicine and assistance program for employees and their families
• Employee share ownership plan with employer match
• Paid parental leave program
• Paid time off: sick days, floater days and volunteer day off
• Opportunity to contribute to a collective RRSP & TFSA
• Training and development programs
• Saputo Flex program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs
• Organized activities for employees and their families
• Advantageous discounts on Saputo products

Salary

Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training. The base pay range is $106,870 – $140,270.

STATEMENT ON AI

All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team. Artificial intelligence tools may be used in screening applications. Artificial intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well‑loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success.

Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. We support employment equity and invite candidates from all horizons. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and provide accommodations up to the point of undue hardship.