Strategic Sanitation Director – Multi‑Site Impact

J&J Snack Foods; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director of Sanitation at J&J Snack Foods leads the enterprise sanitation program across 12 food manufacturing facilities, delivering a sanitary, regulatory-compliant environment that protects consumer safety and product quality.

You will develop a 3–5-year sanitation strategy, harmonize programs, advance cleaning technologies, oversee sanitation standards and audits, and coach teams to drive continuous improvement, cost optimization, and strong food safety performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with related sanitation and food safety emphasis.
• PCQI and HACCP certification and hygienic design training.
• Experience with FSMA, GFSI standards, and environmental monitoring.
• Leadership of multi-site sanitation programs and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of sanitation technologies, CIP/COP, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise sanitation programs across multiple facilities with a strategic focus.
• Develop and execute 3–5-year sanitation strategy aligned with regulatory standards.
• Oversee sanitation standards, SSOPs, cleaning validation, and governance.
• Drive risk reduction for microbiological, allergen, and cross-contamination threats.
• Evaluate and implement sanitation technologies, automation, and data tools.
• Lead audits readiness, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and mentor sanitation managers and teams across locations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

FSMA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Sanitation strategy

Environmental monitoring

Allergen controls

Root cause analysis

Pest management

SSOPs writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

PCQI and HACCP certification

Hygienic design training

SQF / BRCGS / FSSC 22000 knowledge

10+ years sanitation experience

5+ years leadership experience

Job description

The Director of Sanitation at J&J Snack Foods leads the enterprise sanitation program across 12 food manufacturing facilities, delivering a sanitary, regulatory-compliant environment that protects consumer safety and product quality.

You will develop a 3–5-year sanitation strategy, harmonize programs, advance cleaning technologies, oversee sanitation standards and audits, and coach teams to drive continuous improvement, cost optimization, and strong food safety performance.