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Sanitation Manager - 3rd Shift
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead third‑shift sanitation operations at our Indianapolis manufacturing facility. You will play a critical role in maintaining food safety, regulatory compliance, and a safe work environment by providing hands‑on leadership, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous improvement of sanitation programs that protect our products and our people.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop the third‑shift sanitation and production supervisory team to support a safe, clean, and compliant manufacturing environment
Implement and manage sanitation programs that meet federal, state, and company food safety and regulatory requirements
Manage activities associated with the plant Master Sanitation Schedule
Conduct scheduled inspections of equipment, production areas, and facility spaces to identify and resolve sanitation gaps
Partner with production, maintenance, and quality teams to address sanitation challenges and improve processes
Recommend and support improvements to equipment, facility layout, lighting, and ventilation to enhance sanitation effectiveness
Manage vendor relationships related to sanitation chemicals, pest control services, and uniform programs, ensuring contract compliance and service quality
Monitor sanitation expenses and support development of the annual department budget
Support development and implementation of standard operating procedures and provide training focused on safety, food safety, and sanitation best practices
Lead safety coaching and reinforce Good Manufacturing Practices and safe work standards
Track sanitation performance metrics, analyze trends, and implement action plans to close gaps
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives supporting safety, quality, service, and cost objectives
Ingredients Required for Your Success
High school diploma or GED required
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field preferred
Five or more years of experience leading teams in a manufacturing or food production environment with a sanitation or quality focus
Supervisory experience supporting employee development, coaching, and performance management
Working knowledge of sanitation programs, food safety regulations, and manufacturing equipment
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
Experience managing sanitation‑related budgets and vendor contracts preferred
Physical Requirements
More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply:
You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.
You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.
This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment. Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.
Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.
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Conagrabrands · Indianapolis, IN