Sanitation Manager at Cayuga Milk Ingredients, LLC

Auburn, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Mar, 26

Salary

148000.0

Posted On

24 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sanitation Programs, Food Safety, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Communication, Clean-In-Place Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Training, Audits, Inspection, Collaboration, Budget Management, Continuous Improvement, Chemical Handling, Team Management, Documentation

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Description Position Title: Sanitation Manager Reports To: Sr. Director of Quality and R&D FLSA Status: Salaried/Exempt Job Grade: 10 Pay Range: $89,000-$148,000 Position Overview: The Sanitation Manager oversees sanitation programs, ensuring compliance with FDA, USDA, NY AG & Markets, and company policies. This role optimizes cleaning efficiency, ensures food safety, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to maintain hygienic conditions and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and manage sanitation programs and procedures. Lead capital projects related to sanitation and cleaning processes. Define, track, and communicate sanitation KPIs for continuous improvement. Conduct inspections, audits, and validations to ensure sanitation effectiveness. Manage sanitation scheduling, SSOPs, and documentation for compliance. Supervise, train, and evaluate sanitation personnel. Oversee proper handling, storage, and usage of cleaning chemicals. Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Production, and Maintenance teams. Troubleshoot sanitation issues and implement corrective actions. Monitor and manage sanitation budgets and supply inventory. Stay updated on sanitation best practices, technologies, and regulations. Serve as a key member of the Food Safety Team, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Food, or related field preferred. Minimum of 5 years of sanitation experience in food, pharmaceutical or clean room manufacturing. 5+ years leading direct-reporting team members. Strong knowledge of Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems and food safety regulations. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to manage time efficiently and work across all organizational levels. This role is critical in maintaining food safety and operational efficiency in the dairy manufacturing environment. Physical Requirements: · Ability to navigate all areas of the facility, including office spaces, warehouse areas, and the exterior perimeter. · Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary to safely perform job duties. · Ability to stand, sit, and carry out tasks throughout a full shift, with appropriate meal breaks. · Physically capable of standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, and crouching as needed. · Able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier objects with reasonable accommodations. · Visual acuity sufficient to perform job duties accurately. · Capable of assessing weights, judging distances, and working at various heights. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm with the ability to flex to other shifts as situations warrant in support of a 24hr/7 day a week operation. Compensation: At Cayuga Milk Ingredients, we value a fair and comprehensive approach to compensation. Our wage range for this role is determined by various factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. It is not typical for an employee to start at or near the top of the range for the position. Compensation decisions are made based on individual job circumstances considering skill level, previous experience, and education requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: Cayuga Milk Ingredients is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Non-Discrimination Policy: The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing their own pay or the pay of others. However, employees with access to compensation information as part of their job duties are prohibited from disclosing this information to unauthorized individuals, except in specific circumstances outlined by applicable laws and regulations (41 CFR 60-1.35(c)). General Statement: All Cayuga employees recognize that the success and prosperity of the company is everyone’s responsibility. All employees are expected to treat each other in a positive, respectful, and professional manner, to be at work for their assigned shift and to work safely as a team. Employees must be self-starters who can relate to all levels of the organization. Disclaimer: o All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. o This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. o The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion. o This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship. Disclaimer: For Recruiter’s and Staffing Agencies o At Cayuga Milk, our Human Resources Team leads most of our hiring efforts and takes pride in connecting directly with talented individuals who share our values and passion for what we do. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach from our team. o While we occasionally partner with external recruitment agencies, we do so only with those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. Currently, we are not adding new agencies to that list. o If an unsolicited resume or candidate submission is received from an agency or recruiter not authorized by our Human Resources Team, it will be treated as a direct application. Cayuga Milk will not be responsible for any placement or referral fees related to these submissions.

Responsibilities

The Sanitation Manager oversees sanitation programs to ensure compliance with various regulations and company policies. This role includes developing and managing sanitation procedures, conducting inspections, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.