Sanitation Lead

Kerry•Bell, CA

2d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Lead is responsible for leading the site sanitation program at Kerry's Commerce manufacturing facility, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. This role serves as the facility's sanitation subject matter expert, partnering with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams to maintain a clean, safe, and audit-ready environment while driving continuous improvement across sanitation processes.

Requirements

Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
Food Manufacturing Sanitation Certification.
3+ years of experience in food manufacturing sanitation, quality, production, or related operations.
Working knowledge of sanitation programs, ATP testing, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen controls, and food safety requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic recordkeeping systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SQF, BRC, FDA, USDA, or GFSI food safety programs.
Prior supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience using Intelex or similar compliance management systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate sanitation activities across the facility to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Oversee cleaning and sanitation of production equipment, processing areas, and facility infrastructure.
Conduct sanitation verification activities, including inspections, ATP testing, and corrective actions.
Manage the site's sanitation programs, SSOPs, training, and Master Sanitation Schedule.
Support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits while maintaining accurate sanitation records.
Partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement and strengthen food safety performance.