Sanitation Manager

$0k Salary Not Available Position range in Lubbock County $27k - $46k Per Year Sanitation Manager Tropicale Foods, LLC

Occupation:

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers

Location:

Lubbock, TX - 79404

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

05/20/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/23/2026

Expires:

06/19/2026 Job #: 17017281 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 72 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Benefits Help for .

Job ID:

85524-367735

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for the supervision and coordination of activities of production associates in processing materials and manufacturing products, with an emphasis on sanitation processes and practices. The Sanitation Manager leads production associates in their efforts to ensure the facility and its equipment are cleaned efficiently, safely and sanitized within Good Manufacturing Practices guidelines and waste is disposed in accordance with established plant and government environmental standards. The Sanitation Manager interacts with Sanitation, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Operations staff to ensure the production of products meeting quality standards in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities:

Manage team and participate in cleaning all facility equipment and building structures in accordance with established cleaning procedures; Supervises sanitation employees to comply with all applicable safety laws and regulation, as well as Company safety policies, procedures and standards; Organizes sanitation activities in a cost-effective manner to meet all established performance guidelines; Delegate, organize, and prioritize sanitation employees daily tasks; Ensures consistent and fair application of company policies and procedures; Leads team in fair and ethical manner; Instills a culture of accountability within the sanitation team; Operates, disassemble, clean and reassemble all the production equipment in a safe and timely manner; Leads by example in attendance, safety, GMPs quality of work, organization and follow through; Make suggestions for continuous improvement opportunities; Work closely with and effectively coordinate with production and maintenance to foster a team atmosphere; Operates within a departmental budget for labor and supplies; Adjust Sanitation Schedule as necessary to ensure proper cleaning and sanitation and provide proper feedback/data to support when items cannot be completed; Supervises and manages activities directly related to the daily business and department needs; Develops, analyzes, and delivers simple to complex information to direct reports; Provide immediate supervision to a group of employees, assigning tasks, checking work at frequent intervals, and maintaining schedules; Mentors and leads production associates; Ensure associates are trained for and compliant with all applicable operations; Assigns duties and operations based on daily department needs; Ensures quality products are produced and department metrics are achieved; Effectively communicates daily schedules, goals, quality issues/concerns between shifts to ensure expectations are met; Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action; Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and trainings; Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed; Safeguards and maintains company equipment and property, including Personal Protection Equipment (PPE); Ensures all areas are kept clean at all times; Attends all company training sessions; and Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Skills Minimum Requirements:

Minimum of 6-10 years experience managing or supervising employees in a manufacturing/production environment Ability to train on food safety, food quality, regulatory requirements, customer service and continuous improvement. Good work history and ability to learn Minimum computer skills at intermediate level Excellent written and verbal communication Basic decision making and problem-solving skills Bilingual Spanish is a plus Able to meet physical demands in work environment as generally described below Education and/or

Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or 4-5 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Food Safety & Quality Requirements/Responsibilities:

Adheres to all Food Safety/Quality SOPs CIP- Clean in Place Accurately completes require Food Safety & Quality Records Communicates any known or suspected Food Safety/ Quality issues to the Q.A Manager and Department Manager Attends all Food Safety/Quality training sessions

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, Requires the employee to stand for long periods of time, walk, frequent lifting of material up to 50 pounds and frequent twisting, turning, reaching, pushing and pulling use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear.

Work Environment:

Work is normally performed in a warehouse/production environment as part of the job requirements employee may be exposed to work in a production setting and cold temperature (-20 degrees) at times. Must be flexible with work schedule that supports a 24-hour production facility. Schedule may include weekends.

Disclaimer:

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required. If you're interested, apply here: Career Opportunities - TROPICALE FOODS