Director of Sanitation

Chobani-posted 3 months ago

$144,000 - $216,000/Yr

Full-time • Senior

Twin Falls, ID

1,001-5,000 employees

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The Director of Sanitation leads all aspects of sanitation and ensures a world-class standard of cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance. This role oversees sanitation programs, allergen cleaning, and CIP, serving as the technical authority on sanitation while also being a key partner in regulatory, third-party, and customer audits.

Lead, manage, and continuously improve all sanitation programs, ensuring procedures are executed as documented and fully compliant with internal standards and industry best practices
Partner with the VP of Operations, the Director of Quality, and the Sanitation team to keep the plant inspection-ready every single day
Champion a culture of food safety and sanitation across the site in partnership with Quality and Twin Falls leadership
Participate in microbiological investigations and drive continuous improvement initiatives in sanitary systems
Validate effectiveness of sanitation processes
Develop and maintain Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) that align with regulatory requirements and corporate standards
Serve as the technical lead for all CIP programming, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure systems are both effective and efficient
Build, implement, and sustain a best-in-class CIP validation program with appropriate technical and personnel resources
Design and deliver robust technical training programs covering sanitation fundamentals, chemical handling, CIP mechanics, and equipment hygiene
Track, analyze, and report key sanitation metrics, including CIP/changeover efficiency, MSS compliance, chemical usage, and right-first-time performance
Cultivate strong vendor partnerships; establish programs, metrics, and accountability to meet service agreement expectations
Partner with Procurement on vendor selection and contract requirements for sanitation services and supplies
Support and/or lead corrective action planning, documentation, and follow-up for any identified sanitation gaps, keeping leadership informed
Ensure Plant Sanitation and Food Safety managers are fully trained on corporate sanitation protocols
Recommend and coordinate third-party training opportunities for plant sanitation and food safety personnel
Communicate with federal and state agencies to ensure ongoing compliance with food safety regulations as requested by site quality leadership
Build and maintain one-to-one relationships with customer food safety and sanitation professionals
Perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field STRONGLY PREFERRED (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for highly qualified candidates)
Proven experience developing, implementing, or working within strong sanitation and food safety systems
Technical expertise in food manufacturing equipment and Clean-in-Place (CIP): mechanics, PIN chart development, and reading technical drawings
Strong problem-solving skills with a scientific approach and a focus on preventive action
Comfortable working in varied environments (loud, wet, chemical exposure, large equipment)
Collaborative and influential, with the ability to partner across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, vendors, auditors, and technical organizations
Experience in fresh produce, meat, or dairy sanitation preferred
Solid knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, federal/state regulations, and food safety requirements
Flexibility to support a 24/7 manufacturing plant, including off-hours and weekends
Willingness to travel up to 50% as needed

Medical, dental, vision coverage
Disability insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
Fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
Employee assistance program
Fitness discounts
Wellness reimbursement
On-site gym access (certain locations)
Monthly wellness newsletter
120 hours of paid time off
11 holidays
Paid volunteer time off
Military service leave

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