Sanitation Program Lead - Food Safety & Compliance

Capitol Distribution Company Llc; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitol Distribution Company Llc is seeking a Sanitation Manager to develop and oversee sanitation programs across manufacturing and warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with SQF, GFSI, FSMA, GMPs, HACCP, SSOPs, and OSHA.

You will lead the sanitation team, manage chemicals and equipment, coordinate audits and CAPAs, and partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality to maintain audit-ready facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–5 years sanitation leadership experience in food manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience implementing sanitation programs compliant with SQF or other GFSI standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain sanitation programs, SSOPs, and master schedules.
• Oversee daily sanitation activities for production areas, warehouses, and facility grounds.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, regulatory, and OSHA requirements; support audits and CAPAs.
• Lead training and development for sanitation staff; promote food safety culture.
• Monitor sanitation KPIs and drive continuous improvement in sanitation processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

ERP experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Allergen control

SQF/GFSI knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Capitol Distribution Company Llc is seeking a Sanitation Manager to develop and oversee sanitation programs across manufacturing and warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with SQF, GFSI, FSMA, GMPs, HACCP, SSOPs, and OSHA.

You will lead the sanitation team, manage chemicals and equipment, coordinate audits and CAPAs, and partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality to maintain audit-ready facilities.