SANITATION SYSTEMS MANAGER (1675)
About The Position
The Sanitation Systems Manager is responsible for the development, execution, verification, and continuous improvement of facility-wide hygienic control and sanitation systems in an aseptic manufacturing environment. This role owns the sanitation strategy designed to prevent environmental and cross-contamination risks to product, with a strong focus on effective sanitation programs, chemical control, pest control, and environmental sanitation conditions across the entire facility. As part of the Quality function, this role ensures sanitation and hygienic control programs are risk-based, data-driven, and aligned with regulatory and aseptic manufacturing expectations.
Requirements
- Must have practical experience in developing and implementing HAACP plans and/or Food Safety & Quality plans.
- Knowledge of CIP programs and validation activities.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive risk-based decisions.
- Strong documentation, investigation, and technical writing skills.
- Computer literate in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Equivalent experience in aseptic or other food manufacturing may be considered)
- 5+ years of progressive experience in sanitation, hygienic control, chemical control, pest control, or environmental hygiene.
- 2+ years of supervisory leadership experience.
Nice To Haves
- HACCP, or PCQI-related certifications referred.
Responsibilities
- Own and continuously improve the facility hygienic control and sanitation programs including Hygienic zoning and traffic control, facility sanitation standards for environment and equipment exteriors and hygienic interfaces.
- Establish and maintain sanitation programs that effectively prevent contamination risks to finished product.
- Develop, maintain, and approve sanitation-related SOPs, SSOPs, and work instructions.
- Serve as the site subject matter expert for facility hygiene, sanitation system design and execution, and pest control program
- Understand and support sanitation effectiveness verification activities such as Environmental Monitoring Programs (EMP)
- Lead sanitation-related investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPAs based on Sanitation related findings and trends
- Own the sanitation chemical control program to ensure effective cleaning and risk mitigation to product
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving overall sanitation and hygienic conditions of the facility
- Identify and mitigate environmental contamination risks through proactive assessments and data analysis
- Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to address hygienic design gaps, facility wear, and infrastructure-related risks
- Support sanitation considerations for new equipment, modifications, and facility changes
- Provide sanitation and chemical expertise to support CIP, verification, and validation.
- Support regulatory inspections and third-party audits (FDA, SQF, customer audits)
- Lead, coach, and develop sanitation team members
- Train personnel across departments on hygienic practices, sanitation standards, and contamination prevention
- Influence cross-functional teams to uphold sanitation and hygienic control expectations
- Act as a quality-driven advocate for sanitation excellence across the facility
- Support CIP systems and validation activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
