Sanitation Manager: Lead Food Safety & Ops Excellence

whitsonsculinarygroup; Berkeley (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitsons Culinary Group’s Berkeley, IL facility is seeking a Sanitation Manager who will lead sanitation programs, oversee morning and night shifts, and ensure product safety and compliance with FDA, FSMA, SQF/GFSI, and GMPs. The role emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and a strong food safety culture.

You will build a robust sanitation and food safety culture, develop records, mentor two Supervisors, and drive improvements through audits, verification testing, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive sanitation leadership in food manufacturing.
• Experience supporting SQF or other GFSI certifications.
• Knowledge of FDA, FSMA, HACCP/Preventive Controls and GMPs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and continuously improve the facility sanitation program.
• Lead sanitation activities across morning and night shifts.
• Maintain sanitation records, schedules, and reports.
• Collaborate with FSQA, Production, and Maintenance on issues.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation Programs

GMPs

HACCP

FSMA

Allergen control

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Quality Management Systems

Sanitation management system

ATP testing

Job description

Whitsons Culinary Group’s Berkeley, IL facility is seeking a Sanitation Manager who will lead sanitation programs, oversee morning and night shifts, and ensure product safety and compliance with FDA, FSMA, SQF/GFSI, and GMPs. The role emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, and a strong food safety culture.

You will build a robust sanitation and food safety culture, develop records, mentor two Supervisors, and drive improvements through audits, verification testing, and cross-functional