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Sanitation Manager

The Campbell's Company
Downers Grove, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Mar 2025
💰 $105,300/yr($73,300/yr$105,300/yr)

About the role

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

  • Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
  • Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
  • Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
  • If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
  • Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.   Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
  • Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

The Sanitation Manager will be responsible for leading, managing, training, and developing the facility's Sanitation, Pest Control, and Waste Management programs with a focus on continuous improvement. This role will provide strategic direction and oversight of all sanitation department functions, including safety, food safety, training, employee engagement, performance management, recycling, chemical and waste usage management, budgeting, and cost control while supporting broader plant initiatives.

Reporting to the Quality Department, the Sanitation Manager will also manage key matrix relationships with Production, Supply Chain, and Senior management to ensure seamless integration of sanitation practices across the facility. This position will directly oversee Sanitation Leaders and a team of approximately 36 skilled hourly associates across three shifts, starting at 6a, 2p, and 10p respectively, ensuring effective sanitation of equipment, facilities, and grounds within a food manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate must have the flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and adjust schedules across all three shifts as needed to meet operational demands.

What you will Do…

  • Provide technical expertise and leadership in Sanitation, SSOP's, Sanitary Design, Pest Control, EMP, CIP and COP systems, Chemical Usage, Sanitation Technology, Waste Management, Recycling, Confined Space, Allergen Cleaning & Testing, Training, FSMA Regulations, Preventive Controls and Risk Assessment.
  • Enforce guidelines for Sanitation associates for sanitation/food safety programs ensuring compliance with all company and regulatory product food safety standards, quality standards, sanitation standards, employee safety and environmental standards. Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices, Allergen Control, Environmental Monitoring, and Kosher requirements are followed. As well as making sure all Sanitation associates follow company's safety guidelines and use personal protective equipment where required, meeting all safety objectives set up for the department. Facilitates and/or directs resolution to issues as it relates to food safety and quality.
  • Develops and implements SSOP's drives continuous improvement initiatives while keeping abreast on new technology, methods and regulations relating to food plant sanitation methods, chemicals, and technology. Provides coaching, training, and troubleshooting for Sanitation associates.
  • Oversees the scheduling of associates performing sanitation tasks associated with production demands and Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS). Develops and implement master sanitation schedule and monitors performance of the established tasks against the schedule with a focus on continuous improvement of percent completion. Sanitation team is scheduled to cover a 24-hour operation and all three shifts must be staffed and be provided oversight and guidance.
  • Prepares and manages annual Sanitation budget, including direct and indirect labor.  Manages orders for necessary supplies, equipment, and chemicals for the entire plant via the SAP platform, with a focus on cost control.
  • Coordinate and oversee all outside vendors as they relate to the Sanitation Department, Pest Control Technicians, Chemical Vendors, Production supplies, Waste Management, and other third-party contractors.
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