7,392 Sanitation Manager jobs in the United States

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

Step into a leadership role where cleanliness meets compliance and innovation drives excellence. As our Sanitation Manager , you’ll oversee all plant operations related to sanitation ensuring every corner of the facility meets and exceeds regulatory standards. You won’t just maintain the status quo, you’ll elevate it.

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the charge in identifying and implementing smarter, more effective sanitation practices. Your insights will shape short- and mid-term departmental plans, while your strategic thinking will help guide the plant’s long-term vision. From recommending cutting-edge manufacturing methods to driving continuous improvement, you’ll be the expert who keeps our operations safe, efficient, and future-ready.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact where your leadership ensures our products are made in the cleanest, safest environment possible.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Plans, manages and directs plant sanitation procedures, programs and regulatory requirements, ensuring all plant equipment is clean and safe for production.  Ensures compliance with all standard operating procedures.
• Develops, implements and communicates short-term and mid-term (1 - 2 years) business plans for the operations, ensuring associates understand the link to the plant’s, division’s and the corporation’s business plans and understand their role in accomplishing these plans.
• Assists in establishing the longer-term strategic plans for the plant.
• Develops operating policies and procedures as necessary.
• Oversees the tailoring and documenting of plant procedures related to approved cleaning chemicals and cleaning schedules.
• Mentors and motivates associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.
• Communicates performance standards to associates, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems. Ensures all associates have the resources and capabilities to effectively accomplish their responsibilities.
• May serve as a member of the plant’s Steering Team.
• Monitors rodent and insect control program, including periodically checking weekly rodent reports and traps.
• Monitors microbiological reports from the plant to determine whether cleaning procedures are being followed. Implements corrective action as necessary.
• Participates in regular meetings with plant management to discuss quality and sanitation improvements. Facilitates problem resolution related to sanitation and quality issues.
• Develops, maintains and reports required operational information to management.
• Ensures that all GMP and Safety standards are in compliance.
• Participates in weekly GMP, sanitation and safety inspections throughout the production departments and corrects, or issues work orders to correct, any identified deficiencies.
• Follows up on work orders, with the appropriate Associates to ensure expeditious performance of the requested work.
• Keeps abreast of latest manufacturing technologies, systems, and sanitation practices.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Rich Products Corporation's business objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering or related field
• 5 years supervisory experience in a food-processing, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization, preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment
• Working knowledge of  FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation processes/procedures and HACCP
• Demonstrated understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates, processing times, change-over times, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)
• Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations
• Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software
  
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COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$2,780.01 - $1 9,170.02

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity , standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at  if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

Step into a leadership role where cleanliness meets compliance and innovation drives excellence. As our Sanitation Manager , you’ll oversee all plant operations related to sanitation ensuring every corner of the facility meets and exceeds regulatory standards. You won’t just maintain the status quo, you’ll elevate it.

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the charge in identifying and implementing smarter, more effective sanitation practices. Your insights will shape short- and mid-term departmental plans, while your strategic thinking will help guide the plant’s long-term vision. From recommending cutting-edge manufacturing methods to driving continuous improvement, you’ll be the expert who keeps our operations safe, efficient, and future-ready.

This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact where your leadership ensures our products are made in the cleanest, safest environment possible.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Plans, manages and directs plant sanitation procedures, programs and regulatory requirements, ensuring all plant equipment is clean and safe for production.  Ensures compliance with all standard operating procedures.
• Develops, implements and communicates short-term and mid-term (1 - 2 years) business plans for the operations, ensuring associates understand the link to the plant’s, division’s and the corporation’s business plans and understand their role in accomplishing these plans.
• Assists in establishing the longer-term strategic plans for the plant.
• Develops operating policies and procedures as necessary.
• Oversees the tailoring and documenting of plant procedures related to approved cleaning chemicals and cleaning schedules.
• Mentors and motivates associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.
• Communicates performance standards to associates, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems. Ensures all associates have the resources and capabilities to effectively accomplish their responsibilities.
• May serve as a member of the plant’s Steering Team.
• Monitors rodent and insect control program, including periodically checking weekly rodent reports and traps.
• Monitors microbiological reports from the plant to determine whether cleaning procedures are being followed. Implements corrective action as necessary.
• Participates in regular meetings with plant management to discuss quality and sanitation improvements. Facilitates problem resolution related to sanitation and quality issues.
• Develops, maintains and reports required operational information to management.
• Ensures that all GMP and Safety standards are in compliance.
• Participates in weekly GMP, sanitation and safety inspections throughout the production departments and corrects, or issues work orders to correct, any identified deficiencies.
• Follows up on work orders, with the appropriate Associates to ensure expeditious performance of the requested work.
• Keeps abreast of latest manufacturing technologies, systems, and sanitation practices.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as needed, to support Rich Products Corporation's business objectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain Operations, Food Science, Engineering or related field
• 5 years supervisory experience in a food-processing, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing organization, preferably using computerized manufacturing equipment
• Working knowledge of  FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation processes/procedures and HACCP
• Demonstrated understanding of production scheduling and other production variables such as run-rates, processing times, change-over times, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of efficient and safe manufacturing operations to include product and associate safety, OSHA standards, product quality (success rates), throughput delivery and cost control (minimizing downtime and waste, optimizing yield)
• Demonstrated ability to direct, coach, and train associates as well as plan, monitor and schedule work
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrated mechanical and spatial aptitude, including the ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and understand complex mathematical equations
• Proficient using Excel or other spreadsheet software
  
  #OPS123
  #Womenmfg
  #LI-LE1

#OpsAC

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$2,780.01 - $1 9,170.02

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity , standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at  if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Sanitation Manager

Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: $60,000 to $75,000

Reports to: Operations Manager

Date: May 2025

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Sanitation Manager with knowledge of USDA’s requirements, advanced cleaning programs, and chemical safety. Accountable for the cleanliness and inspection readiness of the facility, along with overseeing dishroom production and throughput. Spending 80% of the time assigning and verifying the completion of work. Training staff in new chemicals or equipment.

Essential Functions

• Oversee and manage the sanitation supervisors and employees to ensure compliance with sanitation SOPs.
• Responsible for the porters and keeping the units clean to USDA, and HACCP standards, able to pass pre-op requirements.
• Dishroom quality and quantity of throughput. Be ready to pass any FSQ, USDA, and FDA regulatory audit.
• Ensure the dish machine is manned properly and meets expected throughput and is staged in the proper location.
• Communicates with shifts and all internal departments to ensure required sanitation is complete at requested times.
• Knowledge of International trash procedures.
• Overseeing the chemical and cleaning supply budget.
• Schedules shifts and manages employee hours, including overtime.
• Follow up and update the master cleaning schedule.
• Understand temperature controls for both hot and cold.
• Ensures new hires are trained on all equipment thoroughly, including cleaning the work area after use.
• Responsible for dishroom quality control of all shifts.
• Managing department projects and updating the team as required
• Promotes safe working procedures daily for all employees to prevent accidents.
• Provides reports and documents monthly meetings with internal customers to get feedback on improving performance.
• Must attend all company meetings and training as well as communicate all related matters to shift personnel during the daily debriefings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2 or more years of managerial experience as well as in-depth industry knowledge, including logistical, operational, financial, and production.
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and OSHA guidelines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Under the supervision of the Sr. Technical Quality Services Manager, the Sanitation Manager would have oversight of all Sanitation practices and policies for all TFI Facilities. This would be mainly a daytime schedule, with some off hours required as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sanitation Manager (FSQA)

• Develop, implement, and manage the plants sanitation programs for all Thomas Foods USA facilities
• Responsible for Creating and Maintaining Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS)
• Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Challenge all programs on a regular basis, maintaining a sense of urgency and being pro-active, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Maintain relevant sanitation knowledge base, working with suppliers of equipment, chemical companies, laboratories, and industry colleagues, organizations, and suppliers
• Ensure Thomas Foods USA sanitation programs and facilities are "best in class"
• Supervise, train, and develop sanitation employees
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Safety Programs (i.e. LOTO, MSDS), SSOPs
• Develop training materials to support sanitation programs, and document training schedule and employee training
• Direct and manage relationship with third-party sanitation to ensure success and compliance
• Assure that third-party sanitation is accountable to contractual agreement and meets performance expectations
• Develop and maintain metrics to measure performance, reporting to management of both third-party sanitation and Thomas Foods USA
• Conduct regular meetings with third-party sanitation management to review KPI's, address opportunities, and lead continuous improvement projects
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local food safety regulations
• Monitor sanitation programs to ensure facilities are compliant with USDA, FDA and GFSI standards
• Perform and document internal audits of facility, addressing any issues immediately
• Collect science-based data to identify opportunities in the facility and measure performance of sanitation programs
• Facilitate and lead customer visits, regulatory inspections, and audits as needed.
• Perform co-packer audits for compliance with USDA, FSA, and GFSI standards
• Manage the sanitation departments budget
• Oversight of Departmental costs including but not limited to daily operations, labor and contract.
• Seek continuous improvement of YOY performance, negotiating contracts and acting with Thomas Foods USA best interests in mind (cost/benefit)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Collect and analyze sanitation performance data
• Develop and manage KPI's
• Report performance
• Identify areas for improvement, develop plan to address gaps, implement solutions, and measure performance
• Lead project teams to ensure successful completion, then measuring and reporting performance
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Work with production, quality assurance, maintenance, and other departments to address sanitation and food safety issues
• Improve processes
• Maintain overall plant readiness
• Provide technical guidance and expertise on sanitary design, cleaning methods, and environmental monitoring

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, preferred
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in sanitation and operations within the food manufacturing or processing industry.
• English Spanish Bilingual Preferred
• Strong knowledge of sanitation chemicals, methods, and regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, GMP, SSOP, HACCP GFSI, Audit Programs
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and overseeing both sanitation and production operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and production/sanitation record-keeping systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, databases, and reporting tools.

General Description:
Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the bakery, warehouses, and offices of the company. This involves overseeing sanitation staff, developing and implementing cleaning schedules, ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards, and managing related supplies and equipment. Type of position:
1 Full-time 0 Seasonal
0 Part-time
0 Contractor
0 Intern
Hours: 40 / week
0 Exempt
1 Nonexempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
Operations:
• Ensure a clean, sanitary workplace throughout multiple facilities.
• Waste management including organic, paper, and general waste.
• Coordinates the recycling and compost programs within Orwashers.
• Manages the City Harvest food bank program.
• Work with the contracted pest management company to ensure program is in compliance and will report any action items.
• Daily / Weekly Food Health & Safety checks as shown.
• Daily Fridge Temperatures monitored and recorded as per Health & Safety Manual.
• Log HACCP records, maintaining production records and traceability for all products produced.
• Update Daily / Weekly Cleaning Checklist and ensure this is being done.
• Coordinates with all warehouse & bakery managers and supervisor in food safety and compliance issues as it relates to sanitation.
• Coordinate activities with other departments to schedule sanitation tasks.
• Supervise, schedule, manage, and motivate a team to sanitation associates to ensure the team can meet the sanitation needs of the business.
• Teach and instruct team how sanitation tasks should be completed ensuring safety is always prioritized.

Essential Functions:
• Able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English. Spanish a plus.
• Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics, which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards.
• Ability to utilize traditional software programs such as email, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and any additional systems as needed;
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system
• Attends mandatory meetings including staff meetings, leadership meetings, etc.
• Polished personal presentation; Grooming meets Company standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook.
• Communicates information effectively and efficiently.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, as needed.
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods as required to perform essential job functions.
• Ensures that all staff are compliant with Company’s policies and procedures, as well as city, state and federal laws
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.
• Maintains knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies
• Ability to perform essential job functions under pressure, maintain professionalism when working under stress.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
 1+ years’ experience as Sanitation Supervisor or similar
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED
Y Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Food Protection Certificate, required