Auditing, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Corporate Policies, FDA Requirements, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Housekeeping/Cleaning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, OSHA, Operations, People Management, Performance Management, Pest Control, Procedure Development, Record Keeping, Regulations, SAP, Safety Training, Sanitation, Training/Teaching, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
SENIOR SANITATION MANAGER
Location: Hickory, KY, United States
Date Posted: Jun 11, 2026
Category: Sanitation
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Senior Sanitation Manager
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This position will be responsible for managing and directing all of the sanitation team in the cleaning and sanitizing of the plant to maintain conformance to USDA standards within a schedule to ensure maximum operating time.
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees daily operations of the sanitation department.
- Complies with, understands and enforces all company policies and standards.
- Supervises, trains and develops sanitation employees.
- Assists in performing regular housekeeping audits.
- Develops sanitation procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), USDA and FDA regulations for all sanitation tasks.
- Maintains GMP provisions and monitors employee practices that relate to cleanliness, sanitation and pest control.
- Conducts safety training to comply with OSHA regulations and company standards.
- Develops and implements new methods, procedures and systems to improve sanitation performance.
- Maintains all pertinent records, reports and other paperwork as needed.
- Partners with production and maintenance resources to meet plant objectives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5 years Sanitation experience in a related field.
- 5 years supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
- Computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- SAP experience preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external partners.
- Ability to work other days/hours as needed.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: High School Diploma/GED required. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
EOE/Vet/Disabled
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