Sanitation Manager

Kinsa Group; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent healthcare

401(k) with match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Kinsa Group is seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead sanitation and janitorial operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility in Maryland. This hands-on leadership role oversees sanitation programs, team development, chemical safety, and regulatory compliance to ensure an audit-ready, clean production environment.

Responsibilities include developing the Master Sanitation Schedule, ensuring SSOP compliance, and partnering with Quality, Production and Maintenance to improve sanitation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sanitation management experience in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and FDA/USDA regulatory requirements.
• Experience with CIP systems, environmental monitoring, and sanitation verification programs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the sanitation team including staffing, scheduling, training, and performance.
• Develop, manage, and improve the Master Sanitation Schedule and SSOP adherence.
• Ensure sanitation programs meet GMP, SQF, HACCP, FDA/USDA, OSHA and audit requirements.
• Oversee CIP and manual cleaning procedures, including chemical concentrations and verification.
• Partner with Quality on allergen controls, ATP verification, and CAPA actions.
• Lead chemical safety and SDS management, LOTO, PPE and safe practices.

Skills

Sanitation management

Team leadership

CIP systems

Environmental monitoring

GMP/SSOP/HACCP

Chemical safety

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Tools

CIP equipment

SDS management

Job description

Kinsa is recruiting for a: Sanitation Manager

A growing food manufacturer is seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead sanitation and janitorial operations within a fast-paced manufacturing facility. This hands-on leadership role will oversee sanitation programs, team development, chemical safety, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance while partnering closely with Quality, Production, and Maintenance to ensure a safe, clean, audit-ready facility and support uninterrupted production.

• $90-100k base salary (Negotiable higher for right candidate)


• 10% Bonus


• Excellent healthcare


• 401(k) with match


• Paid holidays and PTO

Key Responsibilities and Goals:

• Lead and develop the sanitation team while managing staffing, scheduling, training, and performance across sanitation operations.


• Develop, manage, and continuously improve the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and ensure adherence to Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).


• Ensure sanitation programs comply with GMP, SQF, HACCP, FDA/USDA, OSHA, customer, and third-party audit requirements.


• Oversee CIP and manual cleaning procedures, including chemical concentrations, contact times, cleaning verification, and equipment sanitation.


• Partner with Quality to support allergen controls, ATP verification, environmental monitoring, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).


• Lead chemical safety and HAZCOM compliance while ensuring proper SDS management, chemical labeling, employee training, LOTO, PPE, and safe work practices.


• Partner with Production, Maintenance, and Quality to improve sanitation effectiveness, changeover efficiency, food safety, and overall plant performance.

Competencies Needed for Success:

• 5+ years of sanitation management experience within food or beverage manufacturing, including supervisory responsibility.


• Strong working knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, and FDA/USDA regulatory requirements.


• Experience with CIP systems, manual cleaning procedures, environmental monitoring, and sanitation verification programs.


• Strong knowledge of chemical safety, HAZCOM, SDS management, and OSHA requirements.


• Demonstrated success leading, training, and developing hourly sanitation teams; bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.


• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Schedule:

Second shift, approximately 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, with flexibility to adjust hours as needed to support production and sanitation schedules.