Sanitation Lead – Food Manufacturing

The Fremont Company; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fremont Company’s Paisley Farm in Willoughby, Ohio is seeking a Sanitation Lead to oversee daily cleaning operations in a food manufacturing setting. This hands-on leadership role requires strong sanitation expertise and a commitment to safety and quality.

You will lead sanitation team members, coordinate CIP/COP tasks, perform ATP testing and allergen checks, train staff, and ensure logs and GMPs are maintained for production readiness each day.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of food manufacturing sanitation experience.
• At least 1 year of team lead or leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation procedures, and GMP requirements.
• Experience with CIP procedures, ATP swabbing, allergen testing, and chemical titration.
• Ability to train, motivate, and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support sanitation team members during daily cleaning operations.
• Coordinate cleaning assignments to ensure equipment and production areas are sanitized on schedule.
• Work alongside the team to clean, sanitize, disassemble, and reassemble production equipment.
• Assist with CIP and COP procedures and sanitation verification.
• Maintain sanitation records and quality documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation procedures

Quality mindset

Communication

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CIP procedures

ATP swabbing

Allergen testing

Chemical titration

Lockout/tagout procedures

Job description

Description

Sanitation Lead – Food Manufacturing

The Fremont Company | Paisley Farm

Location: 38180 Airport Parkway, Willoughby, OH 44094

Job Type: Full-Time

Lead the Team That Keeps Quality Moving!

Paisley Farm, part of The Fremont Company, is looking for an experienced and motivated Sanitation Lead to help oversee daily sanitation operations at our Willoughby, Ohio, manufacturing facility.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands food manufacturing sanitation, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and enjoys helping a team succeed.

We're looking for someone who isn't afraid to jump in, solve problems, and lead by example.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support sanitation team members during daily cleaning operations.
• Coordinate cleaning assignments to ensure equipment and production areas are sanitized thoroughly and on schedule.
• Work alongside the team to clean, sanitize, disassemble, and reassemble production equipment.
• Assist with Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Clean-out-of-Place (COP) procedures.
• Perform sanitation verification, including ATP swabbing, allergen testing, and chemical concentration checks.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals.
• Promote compliance with safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Help train new employees on sanitation procedures and workplace safety.
• Inspect equipment and work areas to verify cleanliness and readiness for production.
• Complete required sanitation records, cleaning logs, and quality documentation.
• Communicate sanitation concerns and improvement opportunities to Quality and plant management.
• Help maintain sanitation supplies and inventory.
• Ensure production areas are properly prepared for the next day's operations.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of food manufacturing sanitation experience.
• At least 1 year of team lead or leadership experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation procedures, and GMP requirements.
• Experience with CIP procedures, ATP swabbing, allergen testing, and chemical titration.
• Knowledge of chemical safety and equipment lockout/tagout procedures.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train, motivate, and support team members.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to obtain required forklift, LOTO, and First Aid/CPR certifications.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 80 pounds as required.

Why Join Paisley Farm?

At Paisley Farm, food safety and quality start with a strong sanitation team. We're looking for a dependable leader who takes ownership of their work and helps keep our facility running safely and efficiently.

As part of The Fremont Company, a family-owned food manufacturer established in 1905, you'll join a team committed to quality, safety, and teamwork.