Sanitation Manager

SURGE Staffing; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation

Employee appreciation events

Development opportunities

Job summary

SURGE Staffing is seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead our plant sanitation teams, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient operations. You will supervise shifts, coordinate with Maintenance and FSQA, and drive improvements in sanitation practices and cost control.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards, and collaboration with suppliers to maintain clean and compliant facilities across the plant.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience preferred in manufacturing or food production.
• Knowledge of BRC, SQF, GMP, HACCP or similar food industry regulations.
• Knowledge of sanitation chemicals and cleaning procedures in food plants.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and computer-based applications such as OneNote or iPad.

Responsibilities

• Direct and train sanitation supervisors and staff in daily sanitation activities.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, FSQA, and equipment vendors to ensure sanitary design and compliance.
• Collaborate with chemical providers to optimize sanitation while controlling costs.
• Develop and manage the sanitation department budget.
• Lead sanitation verification, audits, and responses to deficiencies.
• Drive sanitation projects and cost-saving initiatives; support third-party audits.

Skills

Sanitation management

Food safety standards

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

OneNote

Job description

We are looking for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, like to be challenged, and value the opportunity to make a difference!

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, company-paid Dental and Vision, Disability and Life Insurance, 401K with match, and paid Vacation. Additional benefits include:
• Employee appreciation lunches and events
• Opportunities for Development and Job Advancement

This position is responsible for leading development, compliance, training, problem-solving, best practice development, and technical support in the area of sanitation. You will direct the work activities of the facility sanitation teams, including hourly and salaried sanitation team members.

Responsibilities:

Our Sanitation Manager values Character (Faith), Community (Family), and Commitment (Future). The job responsibilities of our Sanitation Manager are to:

• Direct and train Plant Sanitation Supervisors and Sanitors in daily sanitation activities to achieve on-time starts that meet all food safety requirements.
• Work closely with Maintenance, FSQA, and equipment vendors to ensure new or modified equipment meets sanitary design and regulatory requirements before purchase and installation. Validate that equipment modifications or new equipment can effectively be cleaned and sanitized to an acceptable microbial level.
• Work closely with sanitation chemical providers to leverage technical expertise and drive results while remaining cost-effective.
• Develop and manage the department’s operating budget.
• Lead plant sanitation verification and auditing process. Work with appropriate internal partners to address and resolve deficiencies.
• Lead facility projects resulting in more effective execution of sanitation and monitoring processes as well as cost savings initiatives.
• Participate in 3rd-party audits and regulatory inspections, representing the sanitation function.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 Years’ experience preferred
• Previous manufacturing and/or food production experience is preferred
• Knowledge of BRC, SQF, GMP, and other food safety standards, including HACCP or similar food industry regulations;
• Knowledge of chemicals used in food plant cleaning and sanitation in addition to practices, procedures and guidelines;
• Experience using Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (iPad, OneNote, etc.);