Central Production Sanitation Manager

Harmons•West Valley City, UT

1d•$75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to ensure the Central Production Facility consistently upholds the highest standards of sanitation while preventing cross-contamination in production areas. This position is responsible for leading and overseeing overnight sanitation operations, ensuring the facility is fully prepared for safe, efficient, and compliant food production in alignment with FDA, USDA, OSHA, SQF, and Harmons’ GMP requirements.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED required
3 years of sanitation leadership experience in a food production, manufacturing, or similar environment or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities
PCQI Certification
Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, OSHA, SQF, and GMP requirements
Familiarity with sanitation chemicals and SSOPs
Experience in sanitation management within a food production environment
Excellent organization and planning skills
Ability to interpret policies and procedures
Must possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your team
Required to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized analytical skills and techniques
Must possess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and commitment to working collaboratively
Continually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent, and forward focused

Nice To Haves

Technical training or certifications in sanitation or food safety preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the sanitation team during the graveyard shift to ensure thorough cleaning of the Central Production Facility
Develop, maintain, and align the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) with production timelines
Ensure sanitation practices comply with FDA, USDA, OSHA, SQF and Harmons GMPs
Oversee preparation and proper mixing of cleaning chemicals for both graveyard and daytime sanitation teams
Assist Quality Control with swab collection and ATP testing before daily production begins
Partner with Quality Control and Operations to support cross-functional initiatives
Communicate equipment malfunctions or concerns to leadership promptly
Serve as point of contact for third-party audits and regulatory inspections
Maintain and audit documentation of sanitation activities, validations, and corrective actions
Work with the Central Food Production Director and Director of Food Safety to create ongoing training programs on SSOPs (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures), chemical handling, and food safety
Provide hands-on training and mentoring for new sanitation associates
Model safe, efficient, and compliant sanitation practices for the team
Oversee sanitation department costs, including labor, and chemicals
Analyze sanitation data to identify opportunities for process improvement
Lead initiatives to reduce downtime and mitigate cross-contamination risks
Ensure chemicals are mixed and ready for daytime sanitation team
Hold PCQI certification as a leader in Harmons Central Production Facility
Assists as needed to ensure the success of the facility as a whole
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.