Sanitation Leader: Food Safety & Ops Excellence

Pilgrim's; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Career development

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead the sanitation department in our poultry processing plant. You will direct sanitation supervisors, ensure compliance with USDA/OSHA and company standards, and partner with production and quality teams to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient facility.

Education includes a High School Diploma or related college degree; 5 years of sanitation or supervisory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years sanitation experience in a related field or 5 years supervisory/managerial experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of GMP, USDA, FDA and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leads the daily operations of the sanitation department, ensuring a safe, efficient, and high‑performing work environment.
• Upholds and enforces all company policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements with consistency and integrity.
• Supervises, trains, and develops sanitation employees, fostering a skilled and engaged team.
• Conducts regular housekeeping and sanitation audits to verify compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Develops and maintains sanitation procedures aligned with GMP, USDA, and FDA regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation operations

Regulatory compliance

SAP experience

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead the sanitation department in our poultry processing plant. You will direct sanitation supervisors, ensure compliance with USDA/OSHA and company standards, and partner with production and quality teams to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient facility.

Education includes a High School Diploma or related college degree; 5 years of sanitation or supervisory experience is preferred.