Our client a thriving and growing Food Manufacturing Company in the Lebanon Area seeks an experience Sanitation Manager. In this role The Sanitation Manager is responsible for leading the sanitation operations Main Manufacturing Plant as well, as well as oversight of a third-party sanitation company at the neighboring manufacturing facility, ensuring each facility consistently meets the highest standards of food safety, sanitation effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. This position provides leadership for both an internal sanitation team and an outsourced sanitation partner while driving accountability, standardization, continuous improvement, and operational discipline. The Sanitation Manager serves as the functional leader for sanitation by partnering closely with Operations, Food Safety & Quality, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement to ensure every production line is clean, inspection-ready, and prepared for a safe, on-time startup. Success in this role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to build a culture where sanitation is recognized as a critical component of food safety, equipment reliability, and manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sanitation Leadership & Operational Readiness
• Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• Contractor Management & Service Provider Oversight
• Team Leadership & Talent Development
• Equipment Protection & Asset Reliability
• Safety& Risk Management
• Contentious Improvement
• Financial & Resource Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Industrial Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive sanitation leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing multiple departments, facilities, or sanitation operations, preferably in frozen food manufacturing.
• Experience leading both direct employees and third-party service providers.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation systems, and manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of sanitation chemistry, chemical dispensing systems, and sanitation equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively during overnight operations.
• Experience supporting BRCGS, SQF, FDA, and customer audits.
• Experience with environmental monitoring programs.
• Understanding of microbiological risks and environmental control programs.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive corrective actions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple facilities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Pay:

$90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person