Sanitation & Food Safety Leader

Cardinal Foods; Burgaw (NC); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cardinal Foods LLC is seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead and direct sanitation efforts across a processing facility in North Carolina. You will ensure cleaning, sanitizing, and hygiene programs align with SSOPs and food safety standards.

You will supervise sanitation staff, coordinate with Production and Quality/Food Safety, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous sanitation experience in a food manufacturing or processing environment.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Strong understanding of industrial sanitation practices.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse workforce.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Production, Quality/Food Safety, Maintenance, and other departments.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required by production needs.

Responsabilités

• Lead, supervise, and manage the daily activities of the Sanitation Department.
• Provide direction, training, coaching, and accountability to sanitation employees.
• Ensure all production equipment, processing areas, floors, walls, drains, utensils, and facility areas are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective sanitation programs and SSOPs.
• Ensure sanitation activities are completed according to established schedules and documented accurately.
• Conduct regular inspections of the facility and equipment to identify sanitation deficiencies and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Work closely with the Quality/Food Safety Department to ensure sanitation practices meet food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate sanitation activities with Production to minimize downtime and ensure equipment is ready for production.
• Ensure proper use, storage, labeling, and handling of cleaning chemicals and sanitation supplies.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of sanitation chemicals, PPE, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure sanitation employees have the necessary PPE, equipment, and supplies to safely perform their duties.
• Maintain an organized and clean sanitation storage area, chemical room, equipment cage, and surrounding areas.
• Ensure sanitation equipment is properly maintained and available for use.
• Monitor chemical concentrations, water temperatures, and other sanitation parameters as required.
• Investigate sanitation issues and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist with environmental monitoring and other food safety programs as assigned.
• Ensure sanitation records, inspection forms, chemical logs, and other required documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Participate in internal and external audits and assist with responding to audit findings.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable FDA, USDA, OSHA, HACCP, GMP, and food safety requirements.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure employees follow all safety procedures.
• Conduct or coordinate employee training related to sanitation procedures, chemical safety, PPE, food safety, and company policies.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, and adherence to department expectations.
• Address performance issues promptly and work with Human Resources when necessary.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training sanitation employees.
• Develop and maintain sanitation schedules based on production needs.
• Communicate sanitation concerns, equipment issues, and operational needs to Plant Management.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to improve sanitation effectiveness, employee safety, efficiency, and overall plant cleanliness.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Connaissances

High-level leadership

Team motivation

Strong communication

Formation

Associate

Description du poste

Cardinal Foods LLC is seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead and direct sanitation efforts across a processing facility in North Carolina. You will ensure cleaning, sanitizing, and hygiene programs align with SSOPs and food safety standards.

You will supervise sanitation staff, coordinate with Production and Quality/Food Safety, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.