Sanitation Excellence Lead – Food Plant Operations

The-Krusteaz-Company; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Mills, Inc. in Effingham, IL seeks a senior sanitation and quality leader to develop and maintain sanitation SOPs, train staff, and drive audit programs across wet and dry processes.

You will lead sanitation improvements, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure GMP and CM safety standards are met. The role requires 8+ years in food sanitation or quality, plus 5+ years leading sanitation programs; CIP/COP experience and HACCP/GFSI training preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Food Science or related degree; 8+ years in food sanitation or quality functions.
• 5+ years leading sanitation programs in the food industry preferred; HACCP/GFSI/Internal Auditor training preferred.
• Experience with CIP and COP is preferred.
• Experience with managing chemicals is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Sanitation SOPs and Master Sanitation Schedule for wet and dry environments.
• Develop, execute and maintain training materials, deliver training to employees and verify compliance to CM standards.
• Perform analysis on new processes and equipment; recommend cleaning and sanitation improvements.
• Act as the primary resource for sanitation decisions to support quality, productivity and engagement.
• Develop, execute and validate audit programs to support sanitation programs.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for sanitation issues.
• Own and drive plant quality programs (e.g., EMP and pest management) including tracking and reporting.
• Support wet and dry cleaning controls, allergen changeovers.
• Develop sanitation strategy at plant level and align cross-functionally.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Team development

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety compliance

Project management

Education

B.S. in Food Science

HACCP training

GFSI training

Internal Auditor training

Tools

CIP

COP

Job description

Continental Mills, Inc. in Effingham, IL seeks a senior sanitation and quality leader to develop and maintain sanitation SOPs, train staff, and drive audit programs across wet and dry processes.

You will lead sanitation improvements, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure GMP and CM safety standards are met. The role requires 8+ years in food sanitation or quality, plus 5+ years leading sanitation programs; CIP/COP experience and HACCP/GFSI training preferred.