SustainableHR PEO & Recruiting · 23 hours ago
Sanitation Manager
Madison, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$45/hr - $55/hr
5+ years expSustainableHR PEO & Recruiting is seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead and sustain sanitation operations within a food manufacturing environment. This role is focused on ensuring food safety, regulatory compliance, and consistent production readiness while partnering closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams.
EmploymentHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on leadership to ensure sanitation programs and regulatory requirements are executed consistently, particularly during operational disruptions or transitions
Lead, coach, and develop sanitation team members while delivering training that reinforces food safety, compliance, and continuous improvement standards
Ensure adherence to food safety regulations and internal standards, including FDA, USDA, FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, and SSOPs, with a strong focus on documentation accuracy and accountability
Lead internal inspections and audit readiness efforts, driving corrective and preventive actions aligned with regulatory and industry expectations
Manage sanitation schedules, chemical programs, allergen controls, and equipment and facility cleaning processes, including support of environmental monitoring programs
Partner with Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams to resolve sanitation-related issues, improve processes, and support production readiness
Analyze sanitation metrics, chemical usage, and cleaning effectiveness to identify efficiencies and cost-conscious improvements
Promote a strong safety culture through proper chemical handling, hazard awareness, and compliance with workplace safety standards
Work with third-party sanitation providers and support regulatory or third-party audit activities as needed
Qualification
Required
Five or more years of progressive sanitation leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control, and environmental monitoring programs
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and sound decision-making skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across departments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and sanitation or compliance tracking systems
Regular on-site presence in production areas, including cold, wet, and industrial environments
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
Flexibility to support off-shifts or non-production hours as needed
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience in food manufacturing sanitation will be considered
Dairy experience is a plus
Company
SustainableHR PEO & Recruiting
At SustainableHR PEO & Recruiting, we’re your full-service HR partner, offering PEO, ASO, and HRO services alongside comprehensive recruitment and staffing solutions.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Michael Brand, CPA
Partner
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