Sanitation Manager - Food Distribution (65808)

TEC Services • South Fulton, GA

7d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Site Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring daily and project work is completed safely and on time while maintaining the Scope of Work and quality standards at a distribution center operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The manager ensures work meets company and customer standards and coordinates operations across all three shifts.

The role includes overseeing sanitation activities, inspections, staff training and performance, customer communications, safety and compliance, and administrative and supply-management tasks. The manager serves as the customer’s main point of contact and must be available by phone seven days a week for emergencies. The position is based in a distribution warehouse and may require working different shifts when business needs arise.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five to ten years of related experience, including at least five years of management experience.
• Experience in facilities maintenance or the janitorial business.
• Proficiency with Windows-based office software, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of floor care and the cleaning equipment used for different floor types.
• Ability to follow contract terms for proper floor maintenance.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and work well in a team setting.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to create and lead teams.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel continually, and to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate orally with customers, vendors, management, and coworkers.
• Ability to use a mobile smartphone and email regularly for communication.
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges for conversations, receiving information, and preparing or inspecting documents.
• Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks as needed.
• Willingness to work different shifts when business needs arise.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Management experience in janitorial, sanitation, or a related field.
• Experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment.

Responsibilities

• Sign off on daily, monthly, and weekly checklists documenting sanitation activities.
• Coordinate daily operations with the team and resolve deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Oversee allergen processes, machine scrubbing, detailed and deep cleaning of bays, and separation of materials.
• Tour and inspect the location with Shift/Site Supervisors to verify guidelines are followed.
• Maintain coverage for all three shifts by coordinating with shift leads and confirming daily schedules.
• Attend daily management and department-lead huddles to review activity and plan work.
• Visit the site on weekends as needed to oversee weekend activity.
• Conduct inspections using Salesforce, meet with clients, and provide reports to customers.
• Perform cleaning duties when needed to address facility needs.
• Schedule projects with the customer, coordinate resources, and ensure project completion.
• Train personnel for their positions, measure performance, provide feedback, develop staff, and set clear expectations.
• Handle progressive counseling and performance issues with team members in conjunction with HR.
• Monitor and direct staff activities and follow up with employees continuously.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with customers and staff.
• Report issues, concerns, and important occurrences to the customer or other stakeholders and the direct manager in a timely manner.
• Serve as the customer’s main point of contact and be available by phone seven days a week for emergency services or situations.
• Submit weekly activity logs, including allergen and glass cleanup sheets, to the customer’s Safety Manager.
• Promote a safe work environment and implement company machinery and safety programs, including forklift training in collaboration with HR.
• Advise and instruct on safety topics, ensure timely incident reporting and proper PPE use, and enforce company policies and applicable safety guidelines.
• Support development of the company’s occupational health and safety policies and programs.
• Conduct risk assessments and enforce preventative safety measures as needed.
• Review and approve account work hours during each billing or pay period.
• Manage and order chemical and supply inventory as needed.
• Submit accurate daily QA reports by the end of each workday, ensure timely slot-cleaning and spill reports, and complete scheduled monthly glass/allergen and safety audits with corrective actions as necessary.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching after 90 days of employment.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical insurance with employer contribution.
• Employee-paid dental and vision insurance options.
• Performance-based bonus incentive program for most full-time salaried positions.
• Monthly car allowance for eligible positions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED