Sanitation Manager - 3rd Shift (Bakery)

CONAGRA • Indianapolis, IN

3d • $81,000 - $118,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead third‑shift sanitation operations at our Indianapolis manufacturing facility. You will play a critical role in maintaining food safety, regulatory compliance, and a safe work environment by providing hands‑on leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous improvement of sanitation programs that protect our products and our people.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Five or more years of experience leading teams in a manufacturing or food production environment with a sanitation or quality focus
• Supervisory experience supporting employee development, coaching, and performance management
• Working knowledge of sanitation programs, food safety regulations, and manufacturing equipment
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field preferred
• Experience managing sanitation‑related budgets and vendor contracts preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the third‑shift sanitation and production supervisory team to support a safe, clean, and compliant manufacturing environment
• Implement and manage sanitation programs that meet federal, state, and company food safety and regulatory requirements
• Manage activities associated with the plant Master Sanitation Schedule
• Conduct scheduled inspections of equipment, production areas, and facility spaces to identify and resolve sanitation gaps
• Partner with production, maintenance, and quality teams to address sanitation challenges and improve processes
• Recommend and support improvements to equipment, facility layout, lighting, and ventilation to enhance sanitation effectiveness
• Manage vendor relationships related to sanitation chemicals, pest control services, and uniform programs, ensuring contract compliance and service quality
• Monitor sanitation expenses and support development of the annual department budget
• Support development and implementation of standard operating procedures and provide training focused on safety, food safety, and sanitation best practices
• Lead safety coaching and reinforce Good Manufacturing Practices and safe work standards
• Track sanitation performance metrics, analyze trends, and implement action plans to close gaps
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives supporting safety, quality, service, and cost objectives

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees