Sanitation Manager - 3rd Shift

ConAgra Foods • Fayetteville, AR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Sanitation Manager leads sanitation and pest control programs at Conagra Brands’ Fayetteville manufacturing facility. The role partners with plant leadership and production, maintenance, quality, and food safety teams to support regulatory compliance, protect product quality and food safety, and advance continuous improvement. The position owns all sanitation activities and covers the end of 2nd shift, all of 3rd shift, and the first hour of 1st shift.

The role manages plant sanitation programs and sanitation assurance, pest control, and regulatory compliance programs. It establishes and maintains standards for sanitation assurance, preventive maintenance, continuous improvement, Clean In Place equipment, and cost optimization. The manager monitors performance metrics, validates cleaning effectiveness, investigates sanitation concerns, implements corrective actions, collaborates with third-party providers, and develops sanitation training. The position also champions food safety culture, supports operational performance, and maintains regulatory readiness.

The role may require work in manufacturing facilities. The environment includes large, moving equipment, potentially high noise levels, and varying temperatures. Annual base salary is $82,000–$110,000, with the actual offer depending on factors including location, experience, and skills.

Requirements

• 5+ years of management or supervision experience within the food industry.
• Knowledge of FDA, USDA, HACCP, pest control, and regulatory requirements related to food processing.
• Experience with sanitary design, sanitation systems, and pest management in food manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes and food safety principles.
• Experience using statistical and analytical tools to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Understanding of microbiological organisms and their impact on process design, sanitary design, and sanitation practices.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support plant sanitation programs using chemical sanitation, Clean Out of Place processes, Clean In Place systems, dry sanitation methods, environmental sanitation practices, and sanitary design principles.
• Implement and manage sanitation assurance, pest control, and regulatory compliance programs.
• Establish and maintain standards for sanitation assurance, preventive maintenance, continuous improvement, Clean In Place equipment, and cost optimization.
• Monitor sanitation performance metrics and validate cleaning effectiveness to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Investigate sanitation-related concerns that may contribute to contamination risks, reduced shelf life, or customer complaints, and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with third-party sanitation and pest control providers to ensure effective program execution.
• Research and implement sanitation technologies, practices, and processes that improve plant performance.
• Develop and deliver sanitation training programs to strengthen technical capability and accountability across the facility.
• Champion a strong food safety culture and empower employees to take immediate action on food safety concerns.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational goals, improve performance, and maintain regulatory readiness.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support, and fitness reimbursement.
• 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 location and role, and volunteer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed