Sanitation Manager

Tulkoff Food Products, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Two Floating Holidays

Town Hall Lunches

Air-conditioned production environment

Job summary

Tulkoff Foods seeks a Sanitation Manager to organize, direct, and improve sanitation programs at the Cincinnati plant. You will partner with QC and suppliers to ensure safe, compliant cleaning, manage audits, and maintain CIP logs and SSOPs.

This full-time role requires leadership, HACCP knowledge, and oversight of allergen control in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive compensation, and a culture focused on quality and continuous

Qualifications

• Five years of food manufacturing sanitation experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, SSOPs, and third-party audits (SQF preferred).
• Knowledge of sanitation chemicals, allergen control and food microbiology.
• Ability to manage sanitation teams, audits and sanitation programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise sanitation crew and oversee sanitation programs for the plant.
• Regularly audit and review sanitation MSS and procedures.
• Collaborate with QC Manager and chemical suppliers to ensure proper sanitation processes.
• Create and implement sanitation SOPs (SSOPs) and maintain CIP logs.
• Monitor food safety compliance and facility security; maintain testing results.

Skills

Sanitation leadership

Team leadership

HACCP knowledge

SSOPs knowledge

Auditing

Allergen control

Food microbiology

Job description

## DescriptionTulkoff Foods is a dynamic and rapidly growing private equity-backed portfolio company within the food industry. We specialize in the manufacture and distribution of specialty sauces across North America, with a commitment to delivering high-quality products and innovative solutions to our customers.As we navigate a period of expansion and strategic initiatives, we are seeking a Sanitation Manager to join our team and contribute to the company's continued success.**Summary:** The primary role of the Sanitation Manager is to organize, manage and direct, and assist the activities of the sanitation crew to meet or exceed internal QC standards.**Primary Responsibilities**:The duties for this position include but are not limited to the following:* Direct and assist sanitation crew and oversee sanitation programs for the plant.* Regularly audit and review sanitation MSS* Work closely with QC Manager and chemical supplier to certify proper procedures are in place to sanitize and clean specific hazards and allergens.* Responsible for creating and implementing sanitation SOP's.* Monitor and report on food safety compliance and facility security.* Maintain testing results for ATP swabs, Chemical titration, and CIP logs.* Maintain supplies and authorize chemical purchases.* Follow all food safety SOP's and GMP's in addition to creating, implementing and auditing SSOPs## Qualifications**Qualifications:**To be eligible for this position, candidates should meet the following requirements:* 5 years' food manufacturing sanitation experience* Previous leadership/supervisory experience* Strong working knowledge of HACCP, SSOPs, and 3rd party audits (preferably SQF)* Knowledge of sanitation chemicals, allergen control and food microbiology* Ability to manage sanitation teams, audits and sanitation program**What We Offer**At Tulkoff Foods, we value our employees and are committed to providing a positive work environment with competitive benefits and work-life balance.Our Benefits Include:* 401(k) with an 8% employer match on employee contributions* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance* Employer-paid Life Insurance* Paid Time Off* Two Floating Holidays* Monthly Town Hall Lunches* Additional voluntary benefit options* Air-conditioned production environment* Full-time schedules with minimal overtime, weekend work is seldom required**Pre-Employment Requirements**This position is contingent upon successful passing a background check and drug screen.