Sanitation Leader, Food Manufacturing | Growth & Training

mars; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Company bonus

Job summary

Royal Canin Fremont is seeking a Sanitation Coordinator to lead sanitation and production operations, upholding food safety, quality, and team performance.

You will develop weekly crewing plans, guide sanitation schedules, and coach up to 20 associates per shift while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001/22000 and Mars Standards. Join a Mars-affiliated team focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of experience in food manufacturing.
• Flexible to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Leadership experience and ability to create a safe work environment.
• Experience with equipment operation and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Guide and monitor weekly Master Sanitation Schedule activities.
• Lead sanitation and hypoallergenic cleaning tasks, ensuring safety and quality compliance.
• Develop weekly crewing plans and allocate tasks to sanitation team members.
• Ensure QSSM compliance and coordinate amendments with R&D.
• Maintain operational standards and drive daily site sanitation operations.
• Make quality and process decisions to meet Brand specifications.
• Coach up to 20 associates and contractors per shift.
• Fill in for line manager and provide leadership across multiple process areas.
• Enforce PPE use and compliance with RC and legal requirements.
• Support ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and Mars Standards implementations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mars systems

Job description

Royal Canin Fremont is seeking a Sanitation Coordinator to lead sanitation and production operations, upholding food safety, quality, and team performance.

You will develop weekly crewing plans, guide sanitation schedules, and coach up to 20 associates per shift while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001/22000 and Mars Standards. Join a Mars-affiliated team focused on safety and continuous improvement.