Sanitation Lead - Food Manufacturing

Beyond Meat, Inc.; Charlestown Township (PA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond Meat, Inc. in Devault, PA seeks a Sanitation Line Lead to supervise sanitation on assigned production lines and ensure compliance with SSOPs, GMPs, SQF, and FDA rules.

You will direct sanitation technicians, coordinate cleaning activities, and support QA during pre-op inspections while maintaining rigorous cleanliness standards on the plant floor. The role requires leadership, teamwork, and the ability to work in cold environments, lifting up to 50 lbs, and adapting to flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; sanitation training preferred.
• Minimum 2 years sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment; leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SSOPs, GMPs, and chemical handling procedures.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in wet, cold, and humid conditions and lift to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead sanitation tasks on assigned lines according to the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and SSOPs.
• Coordinate dismantling, cleaning, rinsing, and sanitizing of all equipment and surrounding areas.
• Verify proper chemical usage, concentration, and contact time are met.
• Ensure lines are ready and released for QA pre-op inspections within the designated timeline.
• Maintain compliance with company SSOPs, GMPs, SQF, and FDA regulations.
• Assist QA during pre-op inspections and correct deficiencies promptly.
• Perform ATP swabs for Pre-Op inspections.
• Perform environmental swabbing for environmental monitoring program.
• Prepare, label and send samples to 3rd party laboratories for testing.
• Act as the Back-up for Pre-Operations Technician.
• Report any equipment damage, food safety hazards, or foreign material concerns immediately.
• Complete all required sanitation records accurately and on time.
• Direct sanitation technicians during the shift and ensure assigned tasks are completed effectively.
• Train and coach employees on proper cleaning techniques, chemical handling, and safety procedures.
• Communicate task priorities and expectations clearly to the team.
• Serve as the first point of contact between sanitation and production teams during the shift.
• Support process improvements related to cleaning efficiency, extended run validations, and foreign material prevention.
• Provide feedback to the Sanitation Supervisor on equipment design, cleaning challenges, or time constraints.
• Participate in root-cause investigations for sanitation-related non-conformances or audit findings.
• Enforce compliance with PPE, LOTO, and chemical safety protocols.
• Monitor team members for safe work practices and immediately report unsafe behaviors or incidents.
• Ensure sanitation tools, formers, and hoses are maintained in safe working conditions.

Skills

Sanitation leadership

SSOPs knowledge

GMPs knowledge

Chemical handling

Leadership communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SSOPs procedures

GMPs compliance

Chemical handling equipment

Job description

Beyond Meat, Inc. in Devault, PA seeks a Sanitation Line Lead to supervise sanitation on assigned production lines and ensure compliance with SSOPs, GMPs, SQF, and FDA rules.

You will direct sanitation technicians, coordinate cleaning activities, and support QA during pre-op inspections while maintaining rigorous cleanliness standards on the plant floor. The role requires leadership, teamwork, and the ability to work in cold environments, lifting up to 50 lbs, and adapting to flexible shifts.