Sanitation Manager

Gehl Food & Beverage•Village of Germantown, WI

just now•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead sanitation strategy, programs, and teams in a food manufacturing environment. This role ensures sanitation effectiveness, audit readiness, and compliance while driving a strong culture of food safety and continuous improvement. Gehl Foods is a fast-growing food and beverage manufacturer, known for ready-to-serve products like nacho cheese and protein shakes—no refrigeration needed! We lead with safety, quality, and teamwork in everything we do.

Requirements

5+ years of sanitation experience in food or beverage manufacturing
2+ years of leadership experience
Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, GMPs, HACCP, and GFSI/SQF
Experience with sanitation chemicals, CIP systems, and environmental monitoring
Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, or related field
Audit experience and continuous improvement background

Responsibilities

Lead sanitation programs across production, equipment, and facilities
Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and GFSI/SQF standards
Develop and maintain SSOPs and Master Sanitation Schedules
Oversee Environmental Monitoring (EMP), Pest Control (IPM), and CIP validation
Partner with Quality, Operations, and Maintenance to minimize contamination risk
Conduct audits, inspections, and corrective actions
Manage sanitation chemicals, equipment, and supply inventory
Train, coach, and lead sanitation teams across shifts
Drive continuous improvement using data and performance trends
Maintain audit readiness for internal, customer, and regulatory inspections