Assistant Manager, Sanitation

Village Farms; California; On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Farms International is seeking an Assistant Sanitation Manager to lead a sanitation team in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. You will work closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, product safety, and regulatory compliance, while driving continuous improvement across shifts.

You will manage schedules, coordinate daily activities, and ensure proper records and environmental monitoring are in place.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in sanitation, QA, or production management within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading hourly teams and managing labour schedules.
• Familiarity with frameworks like SFCR, HACCP, SQF or GMP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the sanitation team, building accountability, teamwork, safety, and pride.
• Plan and coordinate daily sanitation activities across shifts for production readiness.
• Coordinate cleaning schedules, equipment changes, and deep cleaning with Production and Maintenance.
• Manage sanitation supplies, chemicals, and equipment to ensure safe, effective use of resources.
• Improve sanitation processes to be safer, simpler, and more efficient.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness to protect product quality and safety.
• Ensure sanitation practices meet regulatory and Village Farms quality standards.
• Maintain records of sanitation activities, inspections, and testing for compliance and audit readiness.
• Work with Quality Assurance to monitor sanitation effectiveness and address risks.
• Lead environmental monitoring and sanitation verification including swabbing and ATP testing.
• Support investigations and corrective actions to strengthen standards.

Skills

Sanitation leadership

QA experience

Regulatory compliance

Labor scheduling

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

MSS

Job description

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Operations & Manufacturing Full Time Delta, BC, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1344

Salary Range: CA$75,000.00 To CA$85,000.00 Annually

Village Farms International (Nasdaq: VFF) is a vertically integrated global leader in cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods, and sustainable innovation. As one of North America’s longest-standing produce operators built on decades of expertise, we’re a company where growers, innovators, and creators come together to shape the future of high performing plant-based brands, globally.

Joining Village Farms means joining a global team built on purpose, integrity, and ambition. Here, we grow people, ideas and possibilities.

The Opportunity

At Village Farms, sanitation is more than keeping our facilities clean. It’s about protecting the integrity of our products, creating a safe and healthy environment for our people, and ensuring we deliver the quality our customers expect. As our Assistant Sanitation Manager, you’ll play an important role in making that happen. Working alongside the Sanitation Manager, you’ll lead and develop a team that takes pride in its work, sets high standards, and understands the impact of what they do every day, in a highly regulated environment. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for someone who leads by example, sees opportunities to make things better, and knows that strong processes and teamwork are the foundation of great results. You’ll work closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to keep our operations running safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

What You’ll Do

Sanitation Operations & Daily Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the sanitation team, building a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and pride in the work.
• Plan and coordinate daily sanitation activities across shifts, ensuring our people, equipment, and facilities are ready for production.
• Partner with Production and Maintenance to coordinate cleaning schedules, equipment changeovers, and deep‑cleaning activities while minimizing downtime.
• Manage sanitation supplies, chemicals, and equipment to ensure safe, effective, and responsible use of resources.
• Find practical ways to improve how we work, making sanitation processes safer, simpler, and more efficient.
• Champion high standards of cleanliness and hygiene that protect product quality, safety, and the integrity of our growing and production environments.
• Ensure sanitation practices meet Village Farms' quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of sanitation activities, inspections, and testing to support compliance and audit readiness.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to monitor sanitation effectiveness, identify risks, and address issues before they impact our products or operations.
• Lead environmental monitoring and sanitation verification activities, including swabbing and ATP testing, to ensure our processes are working as intended.
• Support investigations and corrective actions, turning challenges into opportunities to strengthen our standards and prevent future issues.

OTHER DUTIES

At Village Farms we are all growers at heart. Our plants and processes require in‑person care and attention to ensure we’re bringing the best our plants and people have to offer to our consumers. This means other duties may arise since we work together to ensure we support all business activities – seed to sale.

This role is on‑site, which requires you to work on facility at all times in an Assistant Manager, Sanitation role or directly supporting operations.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of progressive experience in sanitation, QA, or production management within a highly regulated manufacturing environment, such as cannabis, food and beverage, or pharmaceuticals.
• Proven experience leading hourly teams and managing labour schedules.
• Demonstrated, hands‑on experience applying at least two of the following frameworks: Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Safe Quality Food (SQF), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Working experience with Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for scheduling, auditing, and inventory control.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, for data recording, KPI tracking, and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a track record of troubleshooting complex sanitation challenges and implementing sustainable process improvements.
• Ability to foster a culture of quality, safety and accountability.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends, to meet operational requirements.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, move throughout a large facility, and safely handle sanitation chemicals.
• Ability to work effectively in varying conditions that require personal protective equipment (PPE).

Life at Village Farms

We believe It Takes A Village and we mean it.

It shows up in how we support each other, how we innovate, and how we win as a team.

Our values guide every decision we make:

Versatility| Innovation | Leadership | Loyalty | Accountability | Grit | Entrepreneurship

What you do here matters - to our people, our products, and the customers we serve.

We’ve got you covered with company‑paid comprehensive benefits and education assistance to support your growth.

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you want to be part of something that has real impact - we’d love to meet you.