Sanitation Operations Manager

Aramark • West Jordan, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all sanitation activities within a high-volume food production environment at a Flowers Bakery facility. This role ensures compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and Aramark operational protocols. The manager will lead sanitation teams, drive continuous improvement, and ensure a safe, clean, and audit-ready facility at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5+ years of experience in sanitation or operations leadership within a food manufacturing or bakery environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations (HACCP, SQF, GMPs).
• Proven leadership experience managing teams in a fast-paced, production environment.
• Experience with sanitation chemicals, CIP systems, and industrial cleaning equipment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily sanitation operations, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations (FDA, USDA, HACCP, SQF) and maintaining audit readiness.
• Train, supervise, and develop sanitation staff while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and performance.
• Align sanitation schedules with production, monitor equipment effectiveness, and manage chemical usage and inventory.
• Enforce safety protocols, ensure proper PPE use, and address incidents with corrective actions.
• Partner with QA and plant leadership to meet standards, support audits, and track/report key sanitation metrics.
• Serve as the on-site liaison to Flowers Bakery, ensuring strong communication and delivery of Aramark service standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager