Sanitation Manager

Agropur Cooperative; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 84,200 - 105,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

Short and long-term disability

401(k) with company contributions

3 weeks paid time off

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Paid parental leave

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative in Wisconsin is seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead the site's sanitation program and ensure food safety compliance. The role focuses on developing and training the sanitation team, maintaining SSOPs, and driving continuous improvement across quality, safety, and efficiency.

You will collaborate with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Maintenance to uphold GMPs and regulatory standards while managing inventory and pest control programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, biological sciences, or related field (or equivalent).
• 5+ years leading and managing teams in the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of food facility sanitation practices and manufacturing processes.
• Tac tical knowledge of food safety principles (regulatory, PCQI, HACCP, SQF, GMPs, food microbiology).
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels and stakeholders.
• Proven leadership within cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to engagement, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and continuously improve the site sanitation program.
• Oversee the Master Sanitation Schedule and SSOP development/validation.
• Select, develop, and supervise sanitation staff.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Maintenance.
• Oversee waste management, environmental monitoring, pest control, and QA/QC support.
• Manage inventory of sanitation supplies, safety equipment, PPE, and janitorial items.
• Track savings per contractual agreements with suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Food safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science, microbiology, biological sciences, or related field

Job description

## Sanitation ManagerPostulerlocations: USA Wisconsin Weyauwegatime type: Temps pleinposted on: Publié il y a plus de 30 joursjob requisition id: JR32833## Type d'emploi:PermanentPeople are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.*Rigor, discipline, and professionalism are essential to delivering sustainable results.***A structured work environment:*** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance* 401(k) with 7% company contributions* 3 weeks Paid Time Off* Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays* Paid parental leave* Advancement Opportunities* Salary range 005: $84,200 - $105,200 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position)**Your day-to-day responsibilities:**The Sanitation Manager is responsible for leadership, development, and continuous improvement of the site Sanitation Program. The Sanitation Manager is responsible for all aspects of the program and people management with accountability for the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Engagement, Training and Performance of the sanitation team. The Manager will ensure that all food safety and quality requirements are met according to site food safety plan, Corporate Sanitation policies and regulatory requirements. As the site sanitation technical expert, the Manager will provide training, development and technical support for site employees, and will work with direct reports to maximize department efficiency and drive continuous improvement.* Oversee the scheduling and coordination of all Master Sanitation Schedule activities in the facility including SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure) development and validation* Select, develop, and supervise a department of hourly Sanitation Specialists.* Work with direct reports to maximize department efficiency and drive continuous improvement.* Collaborate with cross functional teams from Corporate Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Maintenance' representing the Sanitation department and providing technical input.* Oversee waste management, environmental monitoring programs, monitor programs closely for compliance and develop actions for continuous improvement.* Primary responsibility for the pest control program, waste management program, utility chemicals, and supporting QA/QC on the environmental monitoring program at the site.* Order and maintain inventory of facility operating supplies including sanitation chemicals, safety equipment, PPE, Janitorial supplies and cleaning equipment.* Track and monitor agreed upon savings per contractual agreement with suppliers.* Keep abreast of new technologies and practices in sanitation for its site.* Evaluate supplier performance, adherence to commitments per contract and address nonperformance.**The expected level of standards:*** Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, Biological Sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience).* Minimum of 5 years leading and managing teams within the food manufacturing industry required.* Strong knowledge of food facility sanitation practices and manufacturing processes.* Tactical knowledge and application of food safety principles (ex. Regulatory, PCQI, HACCP, SQF, GMPs, food microbiology).* Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels and external stakeholders.* Proven leadership ability within a cross-functional plant or operations team.* Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong working relationships.* Commitment to fostering a culture of engagement, diversity, and inclusion.* Ability to lead by example, coach, and develop team members in a high-performance environment.**A role for those who take their work seriously and deliver consistently.**#LI-AL1