Remote Global Sanitation Director

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive health insurance

Retirement planning

Substantial paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sanitation Manager to lead global sanitation programs from a remote location. You will design and oversee sanitation strategies across international facilities, drive best practices, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining safety and hygiene standards.

The role demands extensive experience in large-scale sanitation, knowledge of HACCP/GFSI, and proven leadership across cultures and time zones.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Environmental Health, Public Health, Microbiology, Food Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive sanitation management experience, preferably globally or multi-site.
• Strong knowledge of international sanitation regulations and industry standards (HACCP, GMP, GFSI).
• Proven track record of leading large-scale sanitation programs and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global sanitation strategy aligned with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain comprehensive sanitation policies, procedures, and training programs for all facilities.
• Oversee regional sanitation teams, ensuring consistent application of standards and best practices.
• Conduct periodic remote assessments and audits of facilities for sanitation effectiveness and compliance.
• Identify emerging risks and trends in sanitation and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Operations, QA, and R&D to integrate sanitation best practices.
• Manage budgets for global sanitation programs, including supplies and training.
• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in sanitation processes and technologies.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on sanitation and hygiene for the organization.
• Prepare executive-level reports on sanitation performance and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Microbiology, or Food Science

Tools

Remote collaboration tools

Data analytics software

Project management platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sanitation Manager to lead global sanitation programs from a remote location. You will design and oversee sanitation strategies across international facilities, drive best practices, and ensure regulatory compliance while maintaining safety and hygiene standards.

The role demands extensive experience in large-scale sanitation, knowledge of HACCP/GFSI, and proven leadership across cultures and time zones.