Sanitation Lead — Food Safety & Ops Excellence

Royal Canin USA Inc; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars Five Principles training

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Royal Canin Manufacturing in Fremont, NE is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Coordinator to lead sanitation and production operations, ensuring top food safety and quality. You will guide a sanitation team, develop crew plans, and coach up to 20 associates per shift while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, problem-solving, and collaboration with R&D to improve processes and quality.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in food manufacturing.
• Flexible to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to create a safe work environment.
• Experience with equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in basic desktop computer systems and inventory control principles.
• Forklift operation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of production schedules, plant products, and Mars systems.

Responsibilities

• Guide and monitor weekly Master Sanitation Schedule activities.
• Lead sanitation and hypoallergenic cleaning tasks, ensuring timely completion and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Develop weekly crewing plans and allocate tasks to sanitation team members.
• Ensure QSSM compliance and coordinate amendments in collaboration with R&D.
• Maintain operational standards and drive daily site sanitation operations.
• Make quality and process decisions to ensure products meet Brand specifications.
• Support and coach up to 20 associates and contractors per shift.
• Fill in for line manager as needed and provide leadership across multiple process areas.
• Enforce use of PPE and compliance with RC and legal requirements.
• Ensure adherence to security, environmental, and fire protection policies.
• Support implementation and improvement of quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, Mars Standards).
• Ensure compliance with CCPs and oPRPs; manage non-conformities and corrective actions.
• Perform standard quality checks and other quality-related duties.
• Maintain accurate records for audits and inspections.
• Analyze and resolve root causes of issues, ensuring quality is prioritized.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Mars systems

Job description

Royal Canin Manufacturing in Fremont, NE is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Coordinator to lead sanitation and production operations, ensuring top food safety and quality. You will guide a sanitation team, develop crew plans, and coach up to 20 associates per shift while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, problem-solving, and collaboration with R&D to improve processes and quality.