Sanitation Lead – Food Manufacturing

The Fremont Company; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

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 hands‑on leadership role requires knowledge of food manufacturing sanitation, GMPs, CIP/COP procedures, and training staff; you will ensure safety, maintain records, and drive sanitation improvements.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and obtain forklift, LOTO, and First Aid/CPR

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of food manufacturing sanitation experience.
• At least 1 year of team lead or leadership experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation procedures and GMPs.
• Experience with CIP, ATP swabbing, allergen testing and chemical titration.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with CIP and COP procedures and sanitation verification.
• Maintain sanitation records, logs, and quality documentation.
• Train new employees on sanitation procedures and workplace safety.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals and enforce PPE/GMP compliance.
• Provide communication of sanitation concerns to Quality and plant management.
• Ensure production areas are prepared for the next day’s operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Sanitation knowledge

GMP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job 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.