Sanitation & Quality Programs Lead

The Krusteaz Company; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Mills, Inc. is seeking a sanitation leader to develop and maintain sanitation SOPs, master schedules, and training materials across wet and dry environments. You will drive audit programs, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions to ensure quality and productivity.

The role manages plant sanitation programs, allergen controls, and cross-functional initiatives, with emphasis on TPM, data-driven decisions, and leadership of teams across production and quality.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Food Science or related technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in food sanitation or quality-related function.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading sanitation programs in food industry preferred.
• Prior experience developing and managing critical sanitation systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Sanitation SOPs and Master Sanitation Schedule for wet and dry clean environments.
• Develop, execute and maintain training materials; deliver training and verify CM standard audits (e.g., BRC).
• Perform analysis on new processes and equipment commissioning; make sanitation and training recommendations.
• Act as primary sanitation resource; provide recommendations to improve quality, productivity, and engagement.
• Develop, execute, and validate audit programs to support sanitation programs.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for sanitation non-compliance.
• Lead plant quality programs (e.g., EMP, pest management) and track/testing/reporting.
• Support wet/dry cleaning and allergen changeover procedures.
• Develop sanitation strategy at plant level and drive cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team building

Data analysis

TPM

Communication

Education

B.S. in Food Science or related technical degree

8+ years in food sanitation/quality

5+ years leading sanitation programs

HACCP/GFSI/Internal Auditor training

CIP/COP experience

Managing chemicals

Tools

CIP

COP

Job description

Continental Mills, Inc. is seeking a sanitation leader to develop and maintain sanitation SOPs, master schedules, and training materials across wet and dry environments. You will drive audit programs, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions to ensure quality and productivity.

The role manages plant sanitation programs, allergen controls, and cross-functional initiatives, with emphasis on TPM, data-driven decisions, and leadership of teams across production and quality.