Sanitation Manager

JBS Foods • Ellijay, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Manager leads all sanitation operations within Pilgrim’s poultry processing plant, ensuring compliance with food safety, cleanliness, and regulatory standards. The role provides direction to sanitation supervisors, supports effective cleaning procedures and proper use of equipment and chemicals, and coordinates sanitation activities across teams. The manager verifies adherence to USDA, OSHA, and company requirements and proactively addresses issues affecting food safety or operational performance. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and continuous improvement are important to maintaining a safe, sanitary environment that supports reliable, high-quality production.

The position is based in Ellijay, Georgia. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends. The stated base salary is $95,842.80, based on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• College degree in a related field required.
• Five years of sanitation experience in a related field or five years of supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with internal and external partners.
• Ability to make decisions independently.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office software applications.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead daily sanitation department operations to maintain a safe, efficient, and high-performing work environment.
• 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 begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career growth through learning and development programs.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

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