Sr. Sanitation Manager

About Our Client:

Our client is a prominent and well-established leader in the food production industry with a rich history spanning over a century. Headquartered in California, the company has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, product quality, and reliability. They are known for their commitment to high standards in food safety, hygiene, and sustainable manufacturing practices while continuing to grow and innovate in a competitive market.

What They Bring to the Table:

Our client offers a high-impact senior leadership role in a respected food production organization. They provide competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a collaborative culture that supports professional development, accountability, and long-term career stability.

• Competitive salary with performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Group Life/AD&D
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Supportive, team-oriented culture with emphasis on collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement

What You Bring to the Table:

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Sanitation Manager with a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline, 10+ years of progressive sanitation leadership experience in food manufacturing, and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. You will provide strategic leadership for sanitation programs across multiple facilities, ensure regulatory compliance and food safety excellence, drive continuous improvement, and develop high-performing sanitation teams in a fast-paced production environment. This role requires approximately 20% travel to regional sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute long-term sanitation strategies aligned with food safety objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational goals
• Lead daily sanitation operations, including schedules, procedures, verification activities, and Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) execution across main and regional facilities
• Drive continuous improvement in sanitation programs, hygienic design, environmental monitoring, pathogen control, and corrective actions
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to sanitation teams while fostering a strong culture of food safety and accountability
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS to support audits, risk mitigation, capital projects, and cross-functional initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, food safety, and internal standards while managing sanitation documentation, chemical usage, and performance metrics

This is a strategic leadership opportunity to join a respected leader in food production where your sanitation expertise will play a critical role in protecting product integrity, ensuring regulatory readiness, and driving operational excellence. You'll work in a collaborative, values-driven environment that prioritizes food safety, team development, and continuous improvement.