Sanitation Manager

Makers Pride • Geneva, IL

18d • $85,788 - $128,682 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Manager leads all sanitation programs and sanitation-related facility services in an FDA-regulated dry food packaging environment. This role is responsible for food safety compliance, people leadership, vendor oversight, documentation, budget ownership, and audit readiness. It is a hands-on management role with significant ownership and accountability.

Requirements

• Sanitation leadership experience in an FDA-regulated food or food packaging facility preferred
• Knowledge of dry sanitation principles, cGMPs, and food safety compliance
• Experience managing teams, vendors, budgets, and sanitation data
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and follow-up skills
• Flexible support of off-shift operations as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead sanitation programs in compliance with FDA, cGMP, SQF, and internal food safety standards
• Maintain and execute Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) and SSOPs for a dry facility
• Manage sanitation verification activities including ATP, inspections, documentation, and corrective actions
• Lead, train, and hold sanitation teams accountable for performance and food safety
• Own sanitation-related audits, inspections, and follow-up actions
• Control and maintain the sanitation budget, including chemical spend, vendor costs, and labor efficiency
• Track, trend, and chart sanitation data (SUCO efficiency, ATP, deviations, MSS completion, audit findings) to drive continuous improvement
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for sanitation failures
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Safety, and Maintenance on sanitation-related equipment and facility issues
• Serve as the primary owner for sanitation-related vendors and service providers, including: Chemical suppliers (cleaners, sanitizers, and specialty sanitation chemicals) Pest Control (Rentokil) Uniforms, gowning, mop heads, and floor mats (Cintas) Waste Management Landscaping and Snow Removal Filter Services (HVAC / dust collection) Plumbing services impacting sanitation Lift and floor scrubber repair COP machine maintenance/Vending machine services
• Vendor management includes scheduling, service review, issue resolution, documentation, cost control, and audit readiness.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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