Sanitation Manager

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness benefits

Pension plan with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead the site sanitation program at our Indianapolis facility. You will own sanitation performance, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and lead a team to maintain a safe and production-ready environment.

You will manage budgeting, environmental monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with the FSQA team to support company-wide food safety programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of sanitation experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• 3–5 years of supervisory/managerial experience.
• Proficiency in CIP and COP cleaning.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, WHMIS/GHS, First Aid, and LOTO procedures.
• Experience with environmental monitoring programs is preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot quality issues and implement corrective measures under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement a strategic sanitation program to keep the facility safe, sanitary, and compliant with food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Train and lead the sanitation team in cleaning processing and packaging equipment and the plant environment.
• Own the sanitation department’s overhead budget and drive cost-effective solutions.
• Support on-time production start-up and minimize downtime.
• Own and execute the environmental pathogen monitoring program with timely root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Execute corporate sanitation audits and support local plant audits; maintain accountability for results and action plans.
• Update SSOPs and adhere to corporate sanitation standards; develop new processes where needed.
• Manage all chemicals and sanitizing agents, including ordering, titration, and safe storage.
• Uphold GMPs and OSHA safety standards; promote health and safety programs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and on-the-floor problem solving.
• Collaborate with FSQA to support food safety programs across the organization.

Skills

Sanitation experience

Supervisory experience

CIP/COP cleaning

HACCP & GMPs

LOTO safety

Environmental monitoring

Job description

About Us: We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together. We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.® We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth. We are carbon neutral. We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets. We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia. A diverse and inclusive work environment: Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail] .Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Sanitation Manager is responsible for leading and executing the site sanitation program to ensure a safe, compliant, and production-ready facility. This role owns sanitation performance, including food safety compliance, environmental monitoring, team leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Program Leadership: Establish and implement a strategic sanitation program that ensures the facility is safe, sanitary, and fully compliant with food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Operational Execution: Effectively train and lead the sanitation team in the execution of cleaning processing and packaging equipment, utensils, and the entire plant environment in accordance with corporate standards.
• Budget Ownership & Cost Management: Own the Sanitation department’s overhead budget, monitor spending and variances, and drive cost-effective solutions.
• Production Support: Ensure sanitation execution supports on-time production start-up and minimizes downtime.
• Environmental Monitoring: Own and execute the environmental pathogen monitoring program, ensuring timely response, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to ensure the plant is ready for production.
• Compliance & Auditing: Execute corporate sanitation audits, support local plant audits, and maintain accountability for results and action plans.
• Standard Operating Procedures: Monitor and update Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and adhere to MLF corporate sanitation standards, developing new processes where required.
• Chemical Management: Manage all chemicals and sanitizing agents in the facility, including ordering, titration, and safe storage.
• Safety & GMPs: Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and promote the company’s health and safety program, ensuring continued compliance with OSHA standards and a safe working environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices, conduct time studies for efficiency, and lead problem-solving efforts through team meetings and on-the-floor leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support and execute the Company’s Food Safety programs in conjunction with the FSQA team and provide input on sanitation excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience: * Minimum 8 years of sanitation experience, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Technical Knowledge: * Proficiency in cleaning systems (CIP, COP) and chemical cleaning training.
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, WHMIS/GHS, First Aid, and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety Regulations and applicable requisites.
• Preferred Skills: * Direct experience with environmental monitoring programs.
  • Ability to troubleshoot quality issues and implement corrective measures under tight deadlines.

Additional Information

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail]: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

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