Sanitation Manager – Food Manufacturing, Weekend Flex

Accelera; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Accelera in California seeks a skilled Sanitation Manager to lead all cleaning and hygiene operations in a food production facility. 3–5 years of sanitation leadership and strong knowledge of HACCP, SQF/GFSI, FSMA, GMPs are required.

Responsibilities include directing sanitation teams, developing cleaning protocols, ensuring OSHA compliance, and coordinating with Production, Quality, and Operations to maintain a safe, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years leading sanitation teams in food manufacturing.
• Expertise in HACCP, SQF/GFSI, FSMA, GMPs, SSOPs, and allergen control.
• Experience with environmental monitoring and chemical safety.
• Understanding OSHA regulations and multi-site operations.
• English and Spanish fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise sanitation activities and personnel.
• Develop and uphold cleaning protocols, SSOPs, and sanitation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with SQF, GFSI, FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, and OSHA.
• Oversee environmental monitoring and allergen control strategies.
• Manage storage and use of cleaning chemicals.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Mentor sanitation staff on food safety and safety standards.
• Track sanitation metrics and maintain records.
• Coordinate sanitation tasks across shifts and sites.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Operations.

Skills

Sanitation leadership

Regulatory compliance

Allergen management

Environmental monitoring

GMPs & HACCP

Cross-functional collaboration

OSHA compliance

Job description

Accelera in California seeks a skilled Sanitation Manager to lead all cleaning and hygiene operations in a food production facility. 3–5 years of sanitation leadership and strong knowledge of HACCP, SQF/GFSI, FSMA, GMPs are required.

Responsibilities include directing sanitation teams, developing cleaning protocols, ensuring OSHA compliance, and coordinating with Production, Quality, and Operations to maintain a safe, compliant environment.