Sanitation Manager

Pilgrim's • Ellijay, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Manager leads all sanitation operations within a Pilgrim’s poultry processing plant, ensuring compliance with food safety, cleanliness, and regulatory standards. The manager directs sanitation supervisors and supports their daily work to execute effective cleaning procedures and ensure proper use of equipment and chemicals. The role partners across teams to coordinate sanitation activities, verify compliance with USDA, OSHA, and company requirements, and address issues affecting food safety or operational performance. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and continuous improvement help maintain a safe, sanitary environment that supports reliable, high-quality production.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and a college degree in a related field.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with MS Office software applications.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of sanitation experience in a related field or five years of supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily sanitation department operations and maintain a safe, efficient, high-performing work environment.
• Uphold and enforce company policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise, train, and develop sanitation employees.
• Conduct housekeeping and sanitation audits to verify compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain sanitation procedures aligned with GMP, USDA, and FDA regulations.
• Provide ongoing safety training and reinforce practices that meet OSHA requirements and company safety standards.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to support plant goals and improve sanitation performance.
• Manage the sanitation department budget and identify opportunities for cost control and continuous improvement.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Operations Team.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) with company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree