Sanitation Lead

About The Role

We are looking for the Sanitation Lead who will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the cleanliness and sanitation of the food manufacturing facility, including production areas, equipment, and surrounding environments. This role ensures compliance with food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies while striving to improve operational efficiency and maintaining a safe, hygienic, and productive environment. The Sanitation Lead plays a key role in preventing contamination and ensuring the facility meets all federal, state, and local health and safety guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee sanitation programs and cleaning schedules for all areas of the facility, including production, packaging, storage, and common areas
• Ensure adherence to sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs) and food safety protocols, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), and other relevant regulatory guidelines
• Manage and lead the sanitation team, including supervision, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation
• Provide ongoing training and support to sanitation staff to ensure adherence to cleanliness standards and safety procedures
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork within the sanitation department
• Ensure the facility complies with all local, state, and federal regulations, including OSHA, FDA, USDA, and EPA standards. Assist with internal and external audits, inspections, and certifications, and ensure the facility meets all required sanitation and safety standards. Maintain records related to sanitation activities, cleaning logs, and other documentation as required by regulatory authorities
• Conduct regular inspections of sanitation practices, including the cleanliness of production lines, equipment, and employee areas. Perform verification tests (e.g., ATP testing, visual inspections) to ensure the effectiveness of sanitation procedures and identify areas for improvement
• Identify areas for process improvements, cost reductions, and increased efficiency in sanitation practices and cleaning procedures. Research and recommend new sanitation technologies, tools, and methods that improve cleaning efficiency and reduce downtime
• Monitor and manage sanitation supplies and chemicals inventory to ensure adequate stock levels and proper usage. Ensure that cleaning chemicals and supplies are stored, handled, and disposed of according to safety and regulatory standards
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety within the sanitation department, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe chemical handling practices
• Ensure that sanitation activities do not interfere with the safety of the production process and product quality

About You

• Chemical, industrial engineering, food industry, Food Technology, or related fields.
• Industrial engineer / Chemical Engineer or Engineer IMA
• 3+ years food industry experience in a manufacturing environment and or continues improving role
• Spanish and Catalan + good English skills required
• Demonstrated experience in Sanitation protocols and methods
• Strong Computer Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Conversant in Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills at different organization levels