Sanitation Manager at MARS Group

Temple, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sanitation Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Food Safety, Hygiene, Record Keeping, Inventory Management, Process Improvement, Auditing, Safety Culture, Team Leadership, Training, Microbiology, Risk Management, HACCP, GMPs, Pest Control

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Job Description: Shift: Day-based role, Monday - Friday The Sanitation Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of sanitation within the pet food manufacturing facility. This role ensures the facility meets all regulatory, company, and industry standards for cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene, supporting the production of safe, high-quality pet food products. Key Responsibilities Sanitation Program Management: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive sanitation programs and schedules for all production areas, equipment, and support spaces. Maintain accurate records of cleaning schedules, chemical usage, and corrective actions. Maintenance KPIs/reports for daily records, audits and management review. Oversee inventory and proper usage of cleaning chemicals, tools, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Identify and lead opportunities to improve sanitation processes, reduce downtime, and enhance overall facility hygiene. Compliance: Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and other relevant regulatory agencies, as well as company food safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Lead sanitation-related preparations for internal and external audits, regulatory, and third-party inspections. Safety: Promote a culture of safety, ensuring all sanitation activities are performed in accordance with company safety policies and procedures. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Quality Assurance, Production, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve sanitation-related issues and support operational goals. Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and develop the sanitation team, ensuring proper execution of cleaning procedures and adherence to safety protocols. Requirements Education Bachelors’ Degree in Food Safety, Microbiology, Engineering, Sciences or relevant technical discipline and/or experience Qualifications 3+ years of sanitation management experience in a food manufacturing environment, preferably dry pet food or related industry. Knowledge of microbiology, risk management approach for Environmental Monitoring Programs and approaches to reduce/ eliminate potential cross contamination from environmental contamination to finished product Strong knowledge of quality and food safety regulations (FDA, USDA, FSMA), HACCP, and GMPs. To include pest control Ability to develop and manage site programs such as MSS and SSOP’s. Ability to conduct validation and routine verification of sanitation programs and processes Experience leading and developing teams. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and sanitation management software. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for extended periods. Capability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying temperature conditions. Ability to work in environment that is manufacturing facility setting with exposure to cleaning chemicals, machinery, and noise. Preferred Skills Certification in food safety or sanitation (e.g., SQF, HACCP, PCQI). Experience with dry pet food manufacturing equipment and processes. Bilingual is a plus (English and Spanish) Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

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Responsibilities

The Sanitation Manager develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive sanitation programs, schedules, and records to ensure the facility meets all regulatory and company standards for cleanliness and food safety. This role also involves supervising, training, and developing the sanitation team while collaborating cross-functionally to resolve hygiene-related issues.