Food Plant Sanitation Manager

GDI Integrated Facility Services; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility services provider is seeking a Site Sanitation Manager for the third shift in Gurnee, IL. The role involves managing sanitation functions and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma, computer competency, and preferably be bilingual in English/Spanish. The position requires an ability to work under time constraints, and weekend availability is necessary. Competitive compensation and full-time hours are offered.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• USDA experience is a plus.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
• Must be able to work independently and under time constraints.
• Availability for weekends and varying shifts is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage sanitation functions for the client facility.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation standards.
• Supervise sanitation employees across three shifts.
• Maintain records and handle payroll as necessary.
• Designate daily work assignments.

Skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

USDA experience

Microsoft Office

Ability to work independently

Professional appearance and demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

GDI provides best‑in‑class integrated, high‑level, facility maintenance services to the United States and Canada. With over 30,000 team members, we offer a legacy of facility service experience, state‑of‑the‑art business practices, environmentally friendly processes, and a global reputation that delivers unrivaled client satisfaction.

About the Position

Site Sanitation Manager – Third Shift

As the Site Sanitation Manager, you will provide complete management of the sanitation functions for the client facility. You will ensure that the facility’s sanitation is 100% and that your team is the best trained and supported through utilization of best possible sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Interface with valued customers, meeting their daily requests and project planning, creating and dispersing required reports, and participating in plant audits.
• Designate shift and area work assignments ensuring work is carried out in a proper and orderly manner.
• Develop and maintain project lists for the project crew.
• Provide on‑the‑job training.
• Maintain all pertinent records, reports and paperwork as needed.
• Handle payroll including payroll reports.
• Administrate, supervise, and coordinate sanitation employees for three shifts.
• Ensure the highest level of sanitation, safety, and quality for the products produced.
• Monitor and evaluate plant sanitation practices, processes, and methods.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Attend meetings that impact sanitation planning and effectiveness.
• Support and implement processes and system improvements to continually provide the lowest cost, highest quality, and on‑time delivery initiatives while maintaining optimum sanitary conditions; recommend facility and equipment improvements and cleaning procedures.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• USDA experience (plus).
• Microsoft Office and general computer competency.
• Ability to work independently and under strict time constraints.
• Availability to work weekends and varying shifts as needed.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

GDI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.