The Director of Sanitation will lead the development, maintenance, and training for sanitation and pest control programs across all facilities. The role ensures compliance with company, regulatory, and customer standards by collaborating to keep equipment, processes, and the plant environment properly designed, maintained, and effectively cleaned and sanitized.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sanitation plans, schedules, and SOPs for all facilities to meet company and regulatory standards.
• Lead and oversee sanitation activities, including coordinating production, maintenance, and sanitation teams on Sanitation Days.
• Train all employees on sanitation procedures, chemical safety, and pest management, including annual refreshers.
• Monitor sanitation performance using KPIs, audits, and environmental data, and implement corrective or preventive actions.
• Oversee contractors for waste removal, pest control, and chemical management, ensuring all services meet sanitation requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a closely related discipline is required.
• Must have 10 years of experience in food safety and sanitation; dry processing is a plus.
• A combination of relevant education and experience may also qualify.
• Requires strong understanding of sanitary design, food safety principles, and proper use and safety of sanitation chemicals.
• PCQI or HACCP certification is mandatory, while SQF certification is beneficial.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with additional software, online tools, and web-based applications.
• Completion of internal auditor training is required.