Sanitation Manager

Sabrosura Foods; Town of Monticello (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabrosura Foods in Monticello, WI is seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead the sanitation program, ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance across the manufacturing environment.

You will direct a sanitation team, manage scheduling, chemical use, allergen controls and environmental monitoring while collaborating with Quality, Maintenance and Operations to drive continuous improvement and production readiness.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, decision-making and coaching abilities.
• Proven cross-functional influence across Quality, Maintenance and Operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sanitation/compliance tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead sanitation team; deliver training to reinforce safety and compliance.
• Ensure alignment with FDA, USDA, FSMA, HACCP and GMP standards; maintain records.
• Conduct audits/ inspections; drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee sanitation scheduling, chemical use, allergen control and cleaning.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance and Operations to resolve issues.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive cost-effective improvements.
• Manage third-party sanitation providers and support external audits.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Audit readiness

Sanitation management

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety

Vendor management

Chemical handling

Data-driven improvement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Sanitation Manager leads the development and execution of a robust sanitation program that ensures food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence within a food manufacturing environment. This role champions a hygienic workplace through strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of industry best practices and regulatory standards.

Key Competencies & Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing sanitation team; deliver training that reinforces safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Regulatory & Program Oversight: Ensure alignment with FDA, USDA, FSMA, HACCP, and GMP standards. Maintain thorough records and enforce compliance with SSOPs and internal protocols.
• Audit & Inspection Readiness: Conduct routine audits and inspections, driving corrective and preventive actions that meet or exceed industry standards.
• Sanitation Program Management: Oversee sanitation scheduling, chemical use, allergen control, and cleaning processes for all equipment and facilities; apply knowledge of environmental monitoring programs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams to resolve issues, optimize sanitation practices, and Support Production Readiness.
• Support Production Readiness. - Data-Driven Continuous Improvement Analyze performance metrics, chemical usage, and cleaning efficiency to drive cost-effective, high-impact improvements.
• Safety & Chemical Handling Expertise: Promote a strong safety culture through proper chemical handling practices and workplace hazard prevention.
• Vendor & Compliance Relationships: Manage third-party sanitation providers and support external audits or inspections by regulatory agencies. Inspect work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established standards. Inventory stock to ensure that supplies and equipment are available in adequate amounts. Inspect and evaluate the physical condition of facilities to determine the type of work required. Issue supplies and equipment to workers. Maintain required records of work hours, budgets, payrolls, and other information. Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and timely manner. Investigate complaints about service and equipment, and take corrective action. Select and order or purchase new equipment, supplies, or furnishings. Prepare reports on activity, personnel, and information, such as occupancy, hours worked, facility usage, work performed, and departmental expenses. Confer with staff to resolve performance and personnel problems, and to discuss company policies. Evaluate employee performance and recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, and dismissals. Perform financial tasks, such as estimating costs and preparing and managing budgets. Recommend changes that could improve service and increase operational efficiency. Screen job applicants, and hire new employees.

Other Experience and Qualifications

• Required Skills/Abilities: Strong leadership, decision-making, and coaching abilities. Effective communicator with proven cross-functional influence. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sanitation/compliance tracking systems.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent time on production floor, including cold and wet environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• May require occasional off-shift availability to support sanitation during non-production hours.