Sanitation Manager, 3rd Shift - Bakery

CONAGRA • Indianapolis, IN

41d • $81,000 - $118,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role will lead third-shift sanitation operations at our Indianapolis, Indiana manufacturing facility. You'll be at the heart of ensuring our plant meets the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and food safety. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity where you'll guide a dedicated team, collaborate across departments, and drive continuous improvement in sanitation practices that keep our products and people safe.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or other related degree preferred. Education may be substituted for years of experience
• Minimum of five years of experience leading teams in a manufacturing or food production environment, with a focus on sanitation or quality assurance.
• Supervisory experience focusing on leading and developing teams, including performance management and coaching.
• Working knowledge of sanitation procedures, food safety regulations, and production equipment.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to resolve operational issues.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing departmental budgets and vendor contracts related to sanitation services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach third-shift sanitation and production supervisory team to maintain a safe, clean, and compliant production environment.
• Implement and manage sanitation procedures that meet federal, state, and company food safety regulations.
• Manage activities related to plant Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Conduct scheduled inspections of equipment, workspaces, and facility areas to identify and correct sanitation issues.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality assurance teams to resolve sanitation challenges and improve processes.
• Recommend and support changes to equipment, layout, lighting, and ventilation to enhance sanitation effectiveness.
• Manage vendor relationships for sanitation chemicals, pest control services, and uniform programs, ensuring contract compliance and service quality.
• Monitor sanitation-related expenses and develop the department's annual budget to support operational goals.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures; provide training and development for team members, focusing on safety, food safety, and operational best practices.
• Lead safety coaching sessions and ensure consistent application of safe work procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Track sanitation performance metrics, analyze gaps, and implement targeted action plans to improve results.
• Participate in improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, service, and cost efficiency.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees