Cerritos, California, United States · On-site
$90k–$100k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: Cerritos, CA 90703Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 SalaryJob Summary The Sanitation Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving sanitation p…
Skills: Sanitation Program Management, Food Safety Compliance, SQF, GFSI, FSMA
Cerritos, California, United States · On-site
$110k–$120k/yr
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Skills: Freight Transportation, Carrier Management, 3PL Coordination, Inventory Movement, ERP Systems
Cerritos, California, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$28/hr
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Skills: Transportation Coordination, Freight Booking, Carrier Management, LTL/FTL Scheduling, Shipment Monitoring
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Develop and implement sanitation programs and Master Sanitation Schedules to ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. Lead the sanitation team and collaborate with cross-functional departments to maintain an audit-ready facility.
Requires a high school diploma with a degree in Food Science or a related field preferred, and 3-5 years of sanitation leadership experience in food manufacturing. Must have strong knowledge of SQF, HACCP, and OSHA requirements and the ability to perform physical tasks in a manufacturing environment.
Job DetailsJob Location: Cerritos, CA 90703Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 SalaryJob Summary
The Sanitation Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving sanitation programs across manufacturing, warehousing, and repacking operations. This role ensures compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including SQF, GFSI, FSMA, GMPs, HACCP, SSOPs, and OSHA standards. The Sanitation Manager leads the sanitation team while partnering with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Operations, and Quality to maintain a safe, clean, and audit-ready facility.
Develop, implement, and maintain sanitation programs, Master Sanitation Schedules, and SSOPs.
Ensure sanitation procedures effectively prevent microbiological, allergen, chemical, and physical contamination.
Manage sanitation chemicals, equipment, supplies, and inventories.
Oversee daily sanitation activities for production equipment, warehouse areas, and facility grounds.
Verify pre-operational inspections are completed and sanitation standards are met before production.
Coordinate deep-cleaning activities and ensure sanitation supports production efficiency while maintaining food safety standards.
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Maintain compliance with all applicable food safety, quality, regulatory, environmental, and OSHA requirements.
Ensure sanitation documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
Support internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits, including corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Environmental Monitoring & Allergen Control
Support environmental monitoring activities and corrective actions.
Ensure sanitation practices effectively prevent allergen cross-contact and cross-contamination.
Documentation & Facility Support
Maintain accurate sanitation records, inspections, verification activities, corrective actions, and training documentation.
Partner with Maintenance to identify and resolve facility or equipment issues affecting sanitation and food safety.
Leadership & Employee Development
Recruit, train, coach, and develop sanitation team members.
Conduct sanitation and food safety training while promoting accountability, teamwork, and a strong food safety culture.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development.
Evaluate sanitation processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Monitor sanitation KPIs and support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Operations, and Quality to support food safety and operational goals.
Participate in cross-functional teams supporting audits, recalls, crisis management, and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
QualificationsEducation & Experience
High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Food Safety, or a related field preferred.
3–5 years of sanitation leadership experience in a food manufacturing or distribution environment.
Experience leading sanitation teams and implementing sanitation programs compliant with SQF or other GFSI-recognized standards.
Experience in dry ingredient manufacturing is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Working knowledge of SQF, GFSI, FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control, food defense, environmental monitoring, chemical safety, and OSHA requirements.
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP experience preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise, dust, and food powders while wearing required PPE.
Flexibility to work weekends, overtime, off-shifts, and respond to business or food safety needs as required.
Follow all food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate documentation and support SQF and continuous improvement initiatives.
Report food safety or quality concerns promptly and participate in required training.
From the simplest quality wheat flours, shortening, oils, grains, malts, rice, corn, dairy and egg products to virtually every nut and seed under the sun, all Capitol Food Company ingredients have two things in common – superior quality and exceptional value. And we’re quite willing, able and happy to accommodate your most precise specifications. Family-owned and operated for over 125 years. Around here, customers really do come first. And giving you the best products, price and lead time, delivered with kindness, is how we keep the lost art of customer service alive. We may have gotten a bit bigger over the past century and a quarter, but our small-town service has stayed the same. The smooth operation of your company—whether beverage, snack food, baking or pet food—is our top priority. Just let us know what you need, when you need it, and it’s done and done.
Offices: 12836 Alondra Blvd, Cerritos, California 90703, US
From the simplest quality wheat flours, shortening, oils, grains, malts, rice, corn, dairy and egg products to virtually every nut and seed under the sun, all Capitol Food Company ingredients have two things in common – superior quality and exceptional value. And we’re quite willing, able and happy to accommodate your most precise specifications. Family-owned and operated for over 125 years. Around here, customers really do come first. And giving you the best products, price and lead time, delivered with kindness, is how we keep the lost art of customer service alive. We may have gotten a bit bigger over the past century and a quarter, but our small-town service has stayed the same. The smooth operation of your company—whether beverage, snack food, baking or pet food—is our top priority. Just let us know what you need, when you need it, and it’s done and done.
Offices: 12836 Alondra Blvd, Cerritos, California 90703, US
