Manager Sanitation Program (Food/Beverage manufacturer)

Baldwin Richardson Foods • Pennsauken Township, NJ

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About The Position

The Manager Sanitation Program is vital for reducing microbiological and chemical risks and preventing product contamination and will be responsible for directing the Sanitation program across the organization's manufacturing locations. This role is essential in ensuring all current Food Safety Standards are met and driving sanitation excellence throughout the enterprise. The Manager Sanitation Program will develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive sanitation and hygienic design standards and programs, including SSOPs, and ensure their consistent application company-wide. This role will provide sanitation expertise, training, and troubleshooting support and will be responsible for the management of sanitation chemical programs and pest control across all sites. Through regular audits and inspections, this role will identify risks, provide guidance, and ensure adherence to standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing (or closely related industry) sanitation, including CIP/COP systems.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards (FDA, GFSI (SQF), HACCP, GMP).
• Experience being the subject matter expert in sanitation programs, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership skills, including cross-functionally/outside of direct management.
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring, allergen control, and microbiological testing.
• Knowledge and experience with Aseptic systems and Sterilization in Place (SIP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct sanitation and production teams to ensure safe, effective cleaning (CIP, COP, manual).
• Develop and standardize sanitation programs and procedures, including SSOP, HACCP, FDA, USDA, BRC, and SQF standards.
• Provide guidance on CIP system design, maintenance, and operation.
• Maintain and annually review the Master Sanitation Schedule and SSOPs.
• Manage sanitation changeover matrix and support new product cleaning needs.
• Conduct annual internal audits of the Sanitation Program.
• Troubleshoot sanitation and quality issues; implement corrective actions.
• Identify and propose improvements to reduce waste, downtime, and enhance efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, PPE use, and training requirements.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory and customer audits.
• Support internal, GFSI (SQF), and customer audits as a subject matter expert.
• Partner with Quality/Food Safety to validate sanitation effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and R&D on hygienic equipment design and capital prioritization.
• Coordinate corrective/preventive actions for environmental monitoring and allergen validation.
• Complete annual cleaning and allergen validations.
• Supervise microbiology team; ensure accurate, timely testing using validated methods.
• Assure consistent measurement from raw materials to finished goods.
• Oversee external partners (chemical suppliers, pest control).
• Analyze chemical needs; recommend vendors with Procurement.
• Maintain chemical safety procedures and SDSs.
• Lead chemical handling and sanitation training (onboarding and annual).

Benefits

• Low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401k with company match.
• Generous sick and vacation time.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Birthday and floating holidays.
• Volunteer time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees