3rd Shift - Food Industry Sanitation Manager

Job Title

 3rd Shift - Food Industry Sanitation Manager 

Position Location

 Alma, GA 

 

Pay/hours for position

Full Time – M/F

3rd Shift: 9pm to 6am

Requirements of position

 

 

 

Responsibilities of position

 

 

 

3rd Shift – Food Industry Sanitation Manager

 

Full Time – M/F 

 

Shift Hours: 9pm to 6am

 

Location: Alma GA

 

Pay rate: $70k to 90k depending on experience with 10% Bonus

 

Relocation is available

 

The Sanitation Manager is responsible for overseeing and implementing the 

sanitation programs and policies within a food processing facility. This role ensures compliance with food safety regulations, company standards, and industry best practices to maintain a clean and sanitary environment that supports high-quality food production. The Sanitation Manager leads and develops the sanitation team, manages sanitation schedules, 

chemical use for sanitation and collaborates with other departments and plant management to uphold hygiene and safety standards, while ensuring we are meeting USDA, FDA and OSHA regulations. Supervises and coordinates the sanitation activities of workers engaged in cleaning and operating a variety of machines to produce meat products by performing the 

following duties:

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following but are not limited, as other duties may be assigned.

 

• Develop, implement, and maintain sanitation policies and procedures in accordance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, HACCP, the plants SSOP program and other regulatory requirements and best practices.

• Supervise, train, and evaluate the sanitation team, ensuring proper cleaning 

protocols and safety procedures are followed.

• Manage and maintain sanitation schedules to ensure equipment, production areas, and facilities meet cleanliness standards as described in the plant and company SSOPs (Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures.)

• Conduct regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify and resolve sanitation issues and/sanitation improvements.

• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating 

Procedures (SOPs), SSOPs (Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures.)

and plants food safety protocols.

• Coordinate with production and quality assurance teams to maintain hygiene and sanitation requirements without disrupting operations.

• Oversee the safe handling and proper use of cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment, through ensuring proper chemical training is conducted and the necessary PPEs for sanitation employees are worn.

• Investigate sanitation-related concerns and implement CAPA (corrective actions and preventive actions) and any improvements that may be identified.

• Maintain accurate records of sanitation activities, audits, and compliance reports, such as but limited to the head sanitation scheduled, pre-operations reports, etc..

• Stay up to date with industry regulations and advancements in sanitation technology and chemical effectiveness, to continuously improve sanitation processes.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees with assistance from the Human Resources Department; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in food industry sanitation management within a food processing environment. (Meat experience a plus)

• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, USDA, FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA, and sanitation best practices.

• Experience leading a team and training employees in sanitation, safety procedures, and safe chemical handling.

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, as needed.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sanitation management software.

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are a plus.

 

Education and/or Experience 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to five years related experience. 

Prior Supervisory in the food industry experience is needed which includes strong leadership skills. 

Knowledge of USDA, HACCP, SSOP’s, OSHA, PPEs, and GMP’s is desired.