Job Description

Our Client, a USDA-regulated food production facility in DuPage County, IL is seeking an experienced Sanitation Manager to lead and elevate their sanitation programs. This is a critical leadership role, responsible for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, compliance, and food safety across the Company's operations.

Requirements:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive sanitation programs (SSOP, BRC, USDA, FDA, SQF).
• Own and manage the Master Sanitation Schedule and related documentation.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure sanitation excellence.
• Manage sanitation chemical inventory and ensure proper usage and safety.
• Lead, train, and supervise the sanitation team to ensure procedure compliance and performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) .
• Maintain effective communication with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to support sanitation priorities.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal sanitation and safety regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support overall food safety and quality programs in the facility.
• Stay current on sanitation best practices and regulatory changes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science , Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering , or a related field.
• 5+ years of sanitation management experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience managing sanitation across multiple production buildings .
• Experience overseeing sanitation operations for 20+ production lines and leading a sanitation team of 60+ employees .
• Strong leadership experience managing direct reports , including Sanitation Leads.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation chemicals, equipment systems, and production line sanitization.
• Expertise in GMP , SQF , HACCP , FDA , USDA, PMO , and OSHA regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and team management skills.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to hygiene and food safety.
• Fluency in Spanish is required.
• Flexibility in working hours is essential — primary schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM , with availability for weekend shifts as needed .

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