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The Food Safety & Sanitation Manager is responsible for leading and executing food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety programs within a food manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies while driving continuous improvement in food safety systems, sanitation practices, and occupational health and safety. The manager works cross-functionally to identify risks, implement preventive controls, and promote a strong culture of food safety, sanitation, and employee safety.

Food Safety

• Execute food safety strategies, policies, and procedures at the plant level
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify food safety hazards and implement effective risk mitigation strategies
• Manage and direct key components of the Food Safety Plan, including preventive controls and prerequisite programs related to sanitation and allergen control
• Oversee monitoring, verification, and validation activities to ensure program effectiveness
• Conduct routine audits of food safety practices to assess compliance and performance; provide objective feedback and recommendations for improvement
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal food safety regulations, including FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and relevant sections of the Code of Federal Regulations
• Support and participate in external audits and certification programs (e.g., GFSI-recognized schemes such as SQF, BRC, or similar), as well as customer and third-party audits
• Analyze audit findings and lead corrective action development and implementation to address non-conformance

Plant Sanitation

• Assist in planning, supervising, and administering sanitation programs to ensure plant cleanliness and regulatory compliance
• Conduct risk-based sanitation audits to identify gaps, trends, and continuous improvement opportunities
• Monitor, verify, and validate equipment and facility cleaning methods to meet sanitation and microbiological objectives
• Oversee sanitation programs including Master Cleaning Schedules (MCS), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and environmental monitoring programs
• Lead sanitation, hygiene, and GMP training initiatives for plant employees
• Oversee pest control programs, including monitoring, documentation, preventive practices, and coordination of treatment activities

Occupational Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local workplace safety regulations and industry best practices
• Maintain OSHA compliance and oversee required safety training programs
• Lead and support investigations of workplace accidents, injuries, and near-miss incidents
• Oversee preparation of incident reports, including root cause analysis and corrective action development
• Ensure timely implementation and follow-up of corrective actions
• Develop, maintain, and communicate workplace safety policies, procedures, and training programs
• Support efforts to reduce workplace injuries and workers’ compensation costs through proactive safety initiatives
• Perform additional duties or projects as assigned to support operational and compliance objectives

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Environmental Health, or a related scientific discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in food manufacturing operations, food safety, sanitation, and/or pest control
• Strong working knowledge of food safety systems, sanitation programs, SSOPs, GMPs, and food hygiene principles
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and applicable regulatory standards; familiarity with organizations such as NFPA and NIOSH
• Strong leadership, team-building, and supervisory skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel); ability to work with plant-based information systems
• Ability to work in a food manufacturing environment without restrictions