Sanitation Manager - 3rd Shift (Bakery)
About The Position
Sanitation Manager – 3rd Shift 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. A Taste of Your 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 Ingredients Required for Your Success High school diploma or GED required Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field preferred 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 Experience managing sanitation‑related budgets and vendor contracts preferred Physical Requirements More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply: You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination. You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size. This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary. Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.
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
- Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
- Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
- Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
- Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
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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
