Sanitation Manager - Aramark

Aramark; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Mesa, AZ is seeking an experienced sanitation/operations leader to oversee full P&L for the site, drive safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and manage a production team in a fast-paced environment.

You will apply knowledge of FSMA, HACCP, SQF, BRC, GMPs to ensure food safety, optimize sanitation programs, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in sanitation or operations leadership within a food manufacturing or bakery environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations (FSMA, HACCP, SQF, BRC, GMPs).
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced, production environment.
• Experience with sanitation chemicals, CIP systems, and industrial cleaning equipment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• You are the Aramark business agent at your site.
• Deliver service as contracted and promised.
• Use agreed upon KPIs to track performance.
• Conduct regular consultative business reviews with client, capture information using scorecard tool, or meeting minutes (MJRs).
• Build client relationships.
• Keep all Confidential and proprietary Aramark information and any other information directed by your Aramark manager confidential and inside Aramark management at all times.
• Create a web of influence.
• Demonstrate and document Aramark’s value.
• Participate in customer and community activities and functions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sanitation knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

CIP systems

Industrial cleaning equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CIP systems

Sanitation chemicals

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

Job Responsibilities

CLIENT RETENTION / CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

• You are the Aramark business agent at your site.
• Deliver service as contracted and promised.
• Use agreed upon KPIs to track performance.
• Conduct regular consultative business reviews with client, capture information using scorecard tool, or meeting minutes (MJRs).
• Build client relationships.
• Keep all Confidential and proprietary Aramark information and any other information directed by your Aramark manager confidential and inside Aramark management at all times.
• Create a web of influence.
• Demonstrate and document Aramark’s value.
• Participate in customer and community activities and functions.

ONE BEST TEAM

• Communicate team vision, goals, and purpose.
• Team selection and recruitment.
• Communication of standards (safety, productivity, quality), employee handbook
• Team assessment and training.
• Individual development plans (documented orientation, ongoing training records)
• Monthly Team Meetings.
• Monthly training sessions (Safety, Job Skill, Life Skills, Other Mandatory Training).
• Create a caring environment and good relationships.
• Employee retention, low employee turnover (goal of 20% or less).

QUALITY/PRODUCTIVITY

• Service/Delivery.
• Aramark Sanitation OPX Program in place and operational.
• Assess service delivery and customer expectations (SPM).
• Implement productivity and technology innovations.
• Measurement and feedback.Internal – quality and productivity targets, Go Spot check audits completed monthly.
• Lead Sanitation in external – industry specific, i.e.: ISO-9000, BRC/SQF, FSMA, FDA, etc. inspections.
• Customer Food Safety Inspections – Weekly.
• Conduct Monthly Joint Review, semi-annual customer feedback.
• Employee – Employee Satisfaction Survey.

SAFETY

• No reportable injuries, no lost days of work.
• Provide and document Safety Training.
• GMM reporting, monthly/weekly focus.
• Assess and measure outcomes.
• Display and use Aramark safety program.
• Conduct root cause analysis in the GMM on all accidents and reported unsafe conditions.
• Effectively manage all worker comp claims.

FINANCIAL

• Full P&L Responsibilities for Account Site.
• Manage labor, revenue, and expenses to maximize FLC.
• Invoice in a timely manner.
• Follow-up and collect payments.
• Budget.
• Create annual budgets and then manage to meet or exceed budget.
• Manage Revenue and FLC to within 5% of monthly estimates.
• Base Business Growth.
• Grow base business 5% per year.
• Support Regional Sales Executives by delivering excellent service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 3–5+ years of experience in sanitation or operations leadership within a food manufacturing or bakery environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations (FSMA, HACCP, SQF, BRC, GMPs).
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced, production environment.
• Experience with sanitation chemicals, CIP systems, and industrial cleaning equipment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing -a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work -our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here athttp://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us onFacebook ,Instagram andTwitter .