Sanitation Manager

Flying Food Group; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flying Food Group is seeking an experienced Sanitation Manager to oversee sanitation teams and ensure USDA, HACCP, and FDA readiness. The role involves maintaining department cleanliness, managing dishroom throughput, training on new chemicals, and coordinating with shifts to meet sanitation targets.

This on-site position requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of safety regulations are essential for compliance and efficiency

Qualifications

• 2+ years of managerial experience with operational knowledge.
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and OSHA guidelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MS Office proficiency (Outlook, Excel & Word).

Responsibilities

• Oversee sanitation supervisors and employees to ensure SOP compliance.
• Pass audits for FSQ, USDA, and FDA standards; ensure dishroom throughput.
• Manage chemical and cleaning supply budget.
• Schedule shifts and manage overtime; track hours.
• Provide reports and lead monthly improvement meetings.

Skills

Managerial experience

USDA/FDA/OSHA guidelines

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organization & time management

Conflict resolution

Customer service

Teamwork

Health & safety regulations

MS Office

Reliability

English

Spanish (bonus)

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel & Word)

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sanitation Manager with knowledge of USDA's requirements, advanced cleaning programs, and chemical safety. Accountable for the cleanliness and inspection readiness of the facility, along with overseeing dishroom production and throughput. Spending 80% of the time assigning and verifying the completion of work. Training staff in new chemicals or equipment.

Essential Functions

• Oversee and manage the sanitation supervisors and employees to ensure compliance with sanitation SOPs.
• Responsible for the porters and keeping the units clean to USDA, and HACCP standards, able to pass pre-op requirements.
• Dishroom quality and quantity of throughput. Be ready to pass any FSQ, USDA, and FDA regulatory audit.
• Ensure the dish machine is manned properly and meets expected throughput and is staged in the proper location.
• Communicates with shifts and all internal departments to ensure required sanitation is complete at requested times.
• Knowledge of International trash procedures.
• Overseeing chemical and cleaning supply budget.
• Schedules shifts and manages employee hours including overtime.
• Follow up and update the master cleaning schedule.
• Understand temperature controls for both hot and cold.
• Ensures new hires are trained on all equipment thoroughly including cleaning the work area after use.
• Responsible for dishroom quality control of all shifts.
• Managing department projects and updating team as required
• Promotes safe working procedures daily for all employees to prevent accidents.
• Provides reports, and document monthly meetings with internal customers to get feedback on improving performance.
• Must attend all company meetings and training as well as communicate all related matters to shift personnel during the daily debriefings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2 or more years of managerial experience as well as in-depth industry knowledge including logistical, operational, financial, and production.
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and OSHA guidelines
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Leadership skills like decision-making, motivating, and goal setting
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Exceptional organization and time management abilities
• Conflict resolution skills
• Customer service skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively
• Understanding the relevant health and safety regulations
• Must be knowledgeable with MS Office (Outlook, Excel & Word)
• Must be reliable and professional
• English a must, Spanish a plus

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment and

This job operates in a professional office and fast-paced kitchen environment. This role routinely uses standard office and kitchen equipment.