Sanitation Manager - 3rd Shift

StartupNWA; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Fayetteville is seeking a sanitation and pest control leader to own all sanitation activities on the end of 2nd shift, all of 3rd shift, and the first hour of 1st shift. You will partner with plant leadership, production, maintenance, quality and food safety teams to drive sanitation excellence and regulatory readiness.

You will implement sanitation programs, manage pest control and regulatory compliance, lead continuous improvement, train staff, and champion a strong food

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of management or supervision in food industry.
• Knowledge of FDA, USDA, HACCP, pest control and related regulations.
• Experience with sanitary design, sanitation systems and pest management.
• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes and safety principles.
• Experience using statistical/analytical tools for decision-making.
• Understanding of microbiology and its impact on sanitation.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage sanitation programs and pest control.
• Implement sanitation assurance and regulatory compliance programs.
• Set standards for sanitation, preventive maintenance and cost optimization.
• Monitor metrics and validate cleaning effectiveness for food safety.
• Investigate sanitation concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with third-party providers to execute programs.
• Research new sanitation technologies and processes to improve plant performance.
• Develop and deliver sanitation training across the facility.
• Champion a strong food safety culture and empower employees.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support goals and regulatory readiness.

Skills

Sanitation leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead sanitation and pest control programs at our Fayetteville manufacturing facility. You will partner with plant leadership, production, maintenance, quality, and food safety teams to drive sanitation excellence, support regulatory compliance, and advance continuous improvement initiatives that protect product quality and food safety. This position will own all sanitation activities and will cover the end of 2nd shift, all of 3rd shift, and own 1st hour performance of 1st shift.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Lead and support plant sanitation programs utilizing chemical sanitation, Clean Out of Place processes, Clean In Place systems, dry sanitation methods, environmental sanitation practices, and sanitary design principles.
• Implement and manage sanitation assurance, pest control, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Establish and maintain standards for sanitation assurance, preventive maintenance, continuous improvement, Clean In Place equipment, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Monitor sanitation performance metrics and validate cleaning effectiveness to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Investigate sanitation-related concerns that may contribute to contamination risks, reduced shelf life, or customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with third-party sanitation and pest control providers to ensure effective program execution.
• Research and implement new sanitation technologies, practices, and processes that improve plant performance.
• Develop and deliver sanitation training programs to strengthen technical capability and accountability across the facility.
• Champion a strong food safety culture and empower employees to take immediate action on food safety concerns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational goals, drive performance improvements, and maintain regulatory readiness.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5+ years of management or supervision experience within food industry
• Knowledge of Food and Drug Administration, United States Department of Agriculture, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, pest control, and regulatory requirements related to food processing.
• Experience with sanitary design, sanitation systems, and pest management within food manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes and food safety principles.
• Experience using statistical and analytical tools to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of microbiological organisms and their impact on process design, sanitary design, and sanitation practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply:

• You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.
• You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.
• This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.

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Compensation

Annual Base Salary: $82,000.00 - $110,000.00

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.