SANITATION MANAGER

Capitol Distribution Company Llc; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitol Distribution Company Llc is seeking a Sanitation Manager to develop and oversee sanitation programs across manufacturing and warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with SQF, GFSI, FSMA, GMPs, HACCP, SSOPs, and OSHA.

You will lead the sanitation team, manage chemicals and equipment, coordinate audits and CAPAs, and partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality to maintain audit-ready facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years sanitation leadership experience in food manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience implementing sanitation programs compliant with SQF or other GFSI standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain sanitation programs, SSOPs, and master schedules.
• Oversee daily sanitation activities for production areas, warehouses, and facility grounds.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory, and OSHA requirements; support audits and CAPAs.
• Lead training and development for sanitation staff; promote food safety culture.
• Monitor sanitation KPIs and drive continuous improvement in sanitation processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

ERP experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Allergen control

SQF/GFSI knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Sanitation Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving sanitation programs across manufacturing, warehousing, and repacking operations. This role ensures compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including SQF, GFSI, FSMA, GMPs, HACCP, SSOPs, and OSHA standards. The Sanitation Manager leads the sanitation team while partnering with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Operations, and Quality to maintain a safe, clean, and audit-ready facility.Essential ResponsibilitiesSanitation Program ManagementDevelop, implement, and maintain sanitation programs, Master Sanitation Schedules, and SSOPs.Ensure sanitation procedures effectively prevent microbiological, allergen, chemical, and physical contamination.Manage sanitation chemicals, equipment, supplies, and inventories.Sanitation OperationsOversee daily sanitation activities for production equipment, warehouse areas, and facility grounds.Verify pre-operational inspections are completed and sanitation standards are met before production.Coordinate deep-cleaning activities and ensure sanitation supports production efficiency while maintaining food safety standards.Food Safety & Regulatory ComplianceMaintain compliance with all applicable food safety, quality, regulatory, environmental, and OSHA requirements.Ensure sanitation documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready.Support internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits, including corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).Environmental Monitoring & Allergen ControlSupport environmental monitoring activities and corrective actions.Ensure sanitation practices effectively prevent allergen cross-contact and cross-contamination.Documentation & Facility SupportMaintain accurate sanitation records, inspections, verification activities, corrective actions, and training documentation.Partner with Maintenance to identify and resolve facility or equipment issues affecting sanitation and food safety.Leadership & Employee DevelopmentRecruit, train, coach, and develop sanitation team members.Conduct sanitation and food safety training while promoting accountability, teamwork, and a strong food safety culture.Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development.Continuous ImprovementEvaluate sanitation processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.Monitor sanitation KPIs and support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.Cross-Functional SupportCollaborate with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Operations, and Quality to support food safety and operational goals.Participate in cross-functional teams supporting audits, recalls, crisis management, and continuous improvement.Perform other duties as assigned.Education & ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Food Safety, or a related field preferred.3–5 years of sanitation leadership experience in a food manufacturing or distribution environment.Experience leading sanitation teams and implementing sanitation programs compliant with SQF or other GFSI-recognized standards.Experience in dry ingredient manufacturing is a plus.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesWorking knowledge of SQF, GFSI, FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control, food defense, environmental monitoring, chemical safety, and OSHA requirements.Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP experience preferred.Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.Work Environment & Physical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs.Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise, dust, and food powders while wearing required PPE.Flexibility to work weekends, overtime, off-shifts, and respond to business or food safety needs as required.Food Safety ResponsibilitiesFollow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.Maintain accurate documentation and support SQF and continuous improvement initiatives.Report food safety or quality concerns promptly and participate in required training.