Sanitation Operations Lead — Grow into Site Manager (On-Site)

Ecowize USA; Bridgewater (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Relocation assistance

Career growth

Professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ecowize USA is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to oversee sanitation operations at a client facility. You will partner with the Site Manager to coordinate cleaning, supervision of sanitation techs, and ensure compliance with GMPs and safety standards.

This hands-on role offers growth into full site leadership, with opportunities to develop teams, drive safe practices, and support audits in a USDA/FDA environment across varied shifts.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in food processing (USDA/FDA environment required).
• 1–2 years as a Site Supervisor or Team Lead in sanitation or production.
• Sanitation knowledge: familiar with GMPs, SSOPs, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), HAZCOMM, and PPE standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Daily Sanitation Operations: Assist in coordinating and overseeing disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembly of equipment.
• Lead by Example: Supervise, coach, and support sanitation techs to ensure safe practices and quality cleaning.
• Maintain Compliance: Reinforce GMPs, SSOPs, USDA/FDA regulations, allergen controls, and safety standards.
• Inspect and Approve Work: Assist with inspections before, during, and after sanitation to ensure equipment readiness.
• Collaborate with Site Leadership: Partner with the Site Manager and client contacts to align sanitation with production needs.
• Drive Documentation: Help maintain accurate records of sanitation processes, training, attendance, and corrective actions.
• Be Audit‑Ready: Support audit and inspection preparation by ensuring documentation and practices meet requirements.
• Step Up as Needed: Act as the lead in the Site Manager’s absence, ensuring operations run smoothly.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation knowledge

GMPs/SSOPs/USDA

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Shift flexibility

Team coaching

Job description

Ecowize USA is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to oversee sanitation operations at a client facility. You will partner with the Site Manager to coordinate cleaning, supervision of sanitation techs, and ensure compliance with GMPs and safety standards.

This hands-on role offers growth into full site leadership, with opportunities to develop teams, drive safe practices, and support audits in a USDA/FDA environment across varied shifts.