Sanitation Manager Recruitment

A Sanitation Manager in food and beverage manufacturing oversees sanitation programs, cleaning procedures, sanitation teams, and facility hygiene to support safe and compliant production. The role manages sanitation operations, verifies cleaning effectiveness, coordinates with quality and production teams, and helps maintain food safety and manufacturing standards.
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WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE

  • Finding a Sanitation Manager with food and beverage manufacturing experience, strong sanitation leadership, and knowledge of food safety and cleaning requirements can be challenging.
  • Food and beverage facilities require consistent sanitation practices across production areas, equipment, and processing environments. Therefore, employers need sanitation leaders who can maintain rigorous cleaning standards without disrupting production schedules.
  • Inadequate cleaning procedures, sanitation failures, environmental concerns, and inconsistent execution can create significant food safety and operational risks. Experienced sanitation managers help organizations establish reliable programs and maintain consistent facility hygiene.

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Brightway identifies Sanitation Managers with food and beverage manufacturing experience across sanitation programs, cleaning procedures, food safety, environmental monitoring, chemical management, team leadership, and compliance. In addition, we focus on candidates who can collaborate effectively with quality, production, maintenance, engineering, and safety teams.

About the Sanitation Manager Role

A Sanitation Manager is responsible for managing sanitation programs and cleaning activities within a food and beverage manufacturing facility. The role establishes and maintains sanitation procedures designed to support food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance, and a clean manufacturing environment. In addition, the Sanitation Manager works closely with quality, production, maintenance, and safety teams to coordinate sanitation activities and address sanitation-related issues. For example, the role may manage sanitation schedules, verify cleaning procedures, oversee sanitation personnel, review sanitation records, or investigate environmental and hygiene concerns. As a result, effective sanitation management helps manufacturers maintain consistent hygiene standards and support safe, reliable production.

Role Highlights

5-10+ Years

Sanitation & Food Safety

Cleaning Programs, Hygiene & Compliance

Food & Beverage Manufacturing Facility

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Permanent

Sanitation Programs & Cleaning Systems

Sanitation Team Leadership

Facility Hygiene & Production Sanitation

Sanitation & Quality Leadership

Food Safety & Sanitation Programs

Hygiene, Compliance & Sanitation Effectiveness

What does a Sanitation Manager Do?

Lead Sanitation Operations

The Sanitation Manager oversees daily sanitation activities and ensures production areas, equipment, and facilities are cleaned according to established procedures.

Manage Cleaning Programs

Develops and maintains sanitation schedules, cleaning procedures, sanitation standards, and verification processes across manufacturing operations.

Support Food Safety

Works with quality and food safety teams to identify sanitation risks and maintain practices that support food safety and regulatory requirements.

Manage Sanitation Teams

Furthermore, leads sanitation personnel, manages schedules and training, and ensures sanitation procedures are consistently followed across shifts.

Improve Sanitation Performance

Reviews sanitation performance, identifies recurring issues, and implements improvements to strengthen cleaning effectiveness, compliance, and manufacturing hygiene.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead sanitation operations and ensure production areas, processing equipment, and facility environments are cleaned according to established requirements.
  • Develop and manage sanitation schedules, standard operating procedures, cleaning methods, and sanitation verification activities.
  • Manage sanitation personnel, training, supplies, chemicals, equipment, and daily sanitation resources.
  • Collaborate with quality, production, maintenance, engineering, and safety teams to address sanitation issues and support food safety requirements.
  • Monitor sanitation performance and implement improvements that strengthen cleaning effectiveness, hygiene, compliance, and overall manufacturing performance.
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QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Experience

5-10+ years of experience in sanitation, food safety, quality, manufacturing operations, or a related discipline, preferably within food and beverage manufacturing.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Safety, Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Operations Management, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent industry experience may also be considered.

Certifications

HACCP, PCQI, food safety, sanitation, environmental monitoring, or other relevant food manufacturing certifications can be beneficial depending on employer requirements.

CORE SKILLS

Sanitation Management
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Food Safety
Cleaning Programs
Sanitation Compliance
Team Leadership

MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS

typical Salary Range

$80,000-$120,000

Performance Bonus

Experience Level

Mid-Level / Senior

Role Demand

High

Hiring Market

Nationwide

Compensation for a Sanitation Manager varies based on location, facility size, manufacturing complexity, regulatory requirements, experience, team responsibility, and overall sanitation and food safety scope.

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