Job SummaryGrande Fond du Lac is seeking our next Corporate Sanitation Manager, a role where you'll lead the execution and continuous improvement of an Enterprise-wide sanitation program across multiple manufacturing facilities. Acting as a key liaison between plant teams, corporate partners, and third-party vendors, you'll drive consistent application of sanitation standards that uphold food safety, quality, and associate safety. You'll support plant sanitation leaders, guide KPI tracking and audits, and identify risks while delivering data-driven corrective actions that strengthen performance and reinforce a strong food safety culture.
In this role, you'll serve as a sanitation subject matter expert, providing technical direction on cleaning systems, hygienic design, and sanitation processes such as CIP, COP, and manual methods. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams to optimize equipment design, support FSMA preventive controls, and advance sanitation best practices. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence strategy, standardize processes, and bring innovative solutions to sanitation and food safety programs across the organization.
What you need to be considered for the role:- 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering or related field required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Six (6) or more years related experience required, preferably in a food manufacturing industry.
- Advanced knowledge of food safety, sanitation, sanitary design, and pest control.
- Experience in developing and maintaining quality and food safety programs (FSMA, GFSI, SQF)
- Strong foundational knowledge of sanitation systems, manufacturing environments, and engineering processes.
- Practical understanding of sanitary design concepts and food safety risk management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including Root Cause Analysis.
- Ability to influence without direct authority.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train and coach.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and support cross-functional initiatives.
- Ability to work independently while escalating risks appropriately.
- SQF Practitioner/Certified Auditor
- Ability to lead and drive change.
- This position will require inter-plant travel up to 60% with some overnight.
Preferred:- Certified Sanitarian and PCQI strongly preferred.
