Senior Sanitation Manager - 3rd Shift

JBS Foods; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage (

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Senior Sanitation Manager for the 3rd shift to lead sanitation operations at a poultry processing plant in the United States. You will direct sanitation supervisors, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to uphold clean, safe facilities.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, attention to detail, and driving continuous improvement in sanitation performance, with a base salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 5 years sanitation experience in a related field or 5 years supervisory/managerial experience preferred.
• Effective communication, independent decision making, strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail; SAP experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the daily operations of the sanitation department, ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-performing work environment.
• Upholds and enforces all company policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervises, trains, and develops sanitation employees, fostering a skilled and engaged team.
• Conducts regular housekeeping and sanitation audits to verify compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Develops and maintains sanitation procedures aligned with GMP, USDA, and FDA regulations.
• Provides ongoing safety training and reinforces best practices to meet OSHA requirements and company safety standards.
• Collaborates with production, quality, and maintenance teams to support plant goals and optimize overall sanitation performance.
• Manages the sanitation department budget, identifying opportunities for cost control and continuous improvement.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Operations Team.

Skills

5 years sanitation experience

Independent decision making

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma / GED

College Degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking a Senior Sanitation Manager for the 3rd shift to lead sanitation operations at a poultry processing plant in the United States. You will direct sanitation supervisors, ensure compliance with food safety standards, and collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to uphold clean, safe facilities.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, attention to detail, and driving continuous improvement in sanitation performance, with a base salary and benefits package