Sanitation & Food Safety Lead — Seafood Processing

Mowi USA; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mowi USA is seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead sanitation, food safety, and facility hygiene across a seafood processing environment. You will ensure FDA/USDA compliance, HACCP, GMPs, and audit readiness while guiding sanitation teams and coordinating with Quality, Maintenance, Production, and Warehouse.

The role emphasizes corrective actions, continuous improvement, and maintaining a hygienic site that supports product quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong ability to collaborate across different departments and facilities.
• Able to interact professionally with regulatory authorities, auditors, customers and visitors.
• Problem‑solver with a proactive, action oriented mindset.
• 5+ years combined experience in sanitation and/or quality, in a food manufacturing or seafood processing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, SSOPs, HACCP, FDA and USDA requirements.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial sanitation and/or quality role.
• Experience leading sanitation and/or quality teams in fresh protein processing environments.
• Strong documentation, training, and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate vendors that will perform facility upkeep and cosmetic repairs.
• Preferred: Seafood HACCP certification.
• Experience with SQF, BAP, FDA, USDA and customer audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sanitation programs and SSOPs to meet FDA, USDA, HACCP, and third‑party audit requirements.
• Lead sanitation teams and supervise supervisors, leads, and technicians across shifts.
• Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production to ensure sanitary design, cleanouts, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain sanitation records, support audits, and drive continuous improvement in food safety and quality.
• Manage chemical programs, labeling, and supplier relationships; ensure proper safety practices.
• Oversee facility upkeep, audit readiness, and contractor oversight to maintain clean, compliant sites.
• Mentor staff in GMPs, cleaning practices, and safety protocols.

Skills

Collaboration across departments

Regulatory liaison

Problem solving

Experience sanitation/quality

GMPs/SSOPs/HACCP knowledge

Education

Degree in Food Science, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mowi USA is seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead sanitation, food safety, and facility hygiene across a seafood processing environment. You will ensure FDA/USDA compliance, HACCP, GMPs, and audit readiness while guiding sanitation teams and coordinating with Quality, Maintenance, Production, and Warehouse.

The role emphasizes corrective actions, continuous improvement, and maintaining a hygienic site that supports product quality and regulatory compliance.