Sanitation Coordinator

Bimboqsr; Kentucky; On-site; USD 54,100 - 62,200; Full time

Job summary

Bimboqsr is seeking a Sanitation Coordinator to coordinate daily sanitation activities and ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and regulatory standards. You will work with Production, QA, Maintenance, and Operations to maintain an audit-ready facility.

The role emphasizes scheduling, record-keeping, training, and continuous improvement across shifts, with a focus on safety, sanitation effectiveness, and collaboration with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in food manufacturing, sanitation, quality, or related operations.
• Experience with food safety and sanitation programs preferred.
• Experience coordinating teams, schedules, or projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily, weekly, and periodic sanitation activities.
• Monitor sanitation execution and compliance with procedures.
• Support sanitation coverage across multiple shifts.
• Assist in prioritizing sanitation tasks and resources.
• Verify completion of cleaning and sanitizing activities.

Skills

Food safety

GMP/HACCP compliance

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $54,100.00 To $62,200.00 Annually

Position Summary

The Sanitation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating sanitation activities, in accordance with our Safety Guidelines, to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards. This role supports the execution of sanitation programs, scheduling, documentation, training, and continuous improvement initiatives while working closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Operations teams. The Sanitation Coordinator helps ensure that sanitation activities are completed effectively and consistently across shifts to maintain a safe and audit-ready facility.

Key Responsibilities

Sanitation Operations

• Coordinate daily, weekly, and periodic sanitation activities.
• Monitor sanitation execution and compliance with established procedures.
• Support sanitation coverage and execution across multiple shifts.
• Assist in prioritizing sanitation tasks and resources.
• Verify completion of cleaning and sanitizing activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SQF/BRC (as applicable), FDA, OSHA, and company requirements.
• Support internal and external audits and inspections.
• Maintain sanitation records, logs, and compliance documentation.
• Assist in corrective action development and follow‑up activities.

Scheduling & Coordination

• Coordinate sanitation labor schedules and work assignments.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to support operational needs.
• Communicate sanitation priorities, concerns, and status updates to leadership.
• Support startup readiness and sanitation verification processes.
• Support onboarding and training of sanitation team members.
• Reinforce safety, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Provide guidance and coaching to sanitation employees.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve sanitation effectiveness and efficiency.
• Monitor sanitation performance metrics and trends.
• Assist with implementation of process improvements and corrective actions.
• Support waste reduction and operational excellence initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in food manufacturing, sanitation, quality, or related operations.
• Experience with food safety and sanitation programs preferred.
• Experience coordinating teams, schedules, or projects preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation principles.
• Understanding of GMP, HACCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and shifts.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in manufacturing environments with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift as required by operational needs.
• Ability to wear required PPE and work around cleaning chemicals safely.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Audit readiness and audit results.
• Completion of sanitation schedules.
• Food safety compliance metrics.
• Corrective action completion rates.
• Sanitation-related downtime reduction.
• Environmental and swab performance results.
• Training completion and compliance rates.

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to: Sanitation Supervisor or Sanitation Manager
• Works Closely With: Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Operations Leadership, and Food Safety teams.