Director of Sanitation
Location: Hatfield
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Details Description Make a Lasting Impact – Build a
Best-in-Class Sanitation Program from the Ground Up Are you a
sanitation leader looking for an opportunity to create something
truly transformational? We’re seeking a Director of Sanitation to
architect and implement a scalable, industry-leading sanitation
program that ensures food safety, compliance, and operational
excellence across multiple facilities. This is more than just a
leadership role—its a ground-floor opportunity to develop policies,
programs, and strategies that will shape the future of our
sanitation department. We want to hear from you if you’re a
visionary leader with a deep passion for food safety, compliance,
and continuous improvement. Why This Role? You’ll Build Something
from Scratch – Establish a comprehensive sanitation strategy,
implement best practices, and design KPIs that drive efficiency and
compliance. You’ll Have Strategic Impact – Your work will directly
influence food safety, economic safety, and operational performance
across our enterprise. You’ll Shape the Future – Develop mentorship
and succession plans, fostering a pipeline of future sanitation
leaders. You’ll Work Closely with Leadership – Collaborate with
Operations, FSQA, Product Development, Plant Management, and Safety
teams to ensure best-in-class sanitation practices. The Impact You
Will Have: Ensure Food Safety Excellence – Your leadership will be
critical in preventing contamination, ensuring compliance with USDA
and FDA regulations, and protecting consumer health. Optimize
Operational Performance – Through data-driven decision-making;
you’ll enhance sanitation processes, improve pre-op scores, and
drive on-time starts for production. Reduce Risk & Ensure
Compliance – You’ll create robust sanitation protocols that
mitigate risks, reduce downtime, and keep the company ahead of
regulatory requirements. Develop a High-Performing Team – Your
expertise will help mentor and elevate the next generation of
sanitation leaders, ensuring long-term sustainability. Drive
Continuous Improvement—By analyzing sanitation KPIs, identifying
gaps, and implementing innovative solutions, you’ll enhance
facility efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Your work will not only
maintain sanitation standards but elevate them to a best-in-class
level, driving safety, efficiency, and long-term success. Key
Responsibilities: Develop & Implement corporate sanitation policies
and standards. Collaborate Across Departments to enhance sanitation
programs and food safety protocols. Monitor and Optimize Key
Metrics (Pre-op scores, on-time starts, compliance tracking,
sanitation KPIs). Ensure Regulatory Compliance (FDA, USDA, HACCP,
OSHA). Lead Audits & Assessments to identify improvement areas in
sanitation systems. Manage Environmental Monitoring Programs and
implement corrective actions. Drive Continuous Improvement in
sanitation processes through data-driven decision-making. Who We’re
Looking For: Experience: 10-15 years in sanitation leadership
within food manufacturing. Knowledge: Deep understanding of FDA,
USDA, HACCP, and OSHA requirements. Skills: Strong analytical,
strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Tech-Savvy:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and food safety management systems.
Bonus Points: Experience managing multi-site sanitation programs
and working with regulatory agencies. What You’ll Get: Competitive
Salary in a state-of-the-art facility Career Growth – A chance to
lead, mentor, and shape the sanitation department for long-term
success. Comprehensive Benefits – Health, dental, vision, 401(k),
and more. Leadership Support – Direct access to senior leadership
committed to building a world-class sanitation function. Equal
Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of
their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further
information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the
Department of Labor.
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