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Sanitation Manager jobs are open across food and beverage manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, and municipal facilities, from entry-level supervisor to senior and director roles, with specializations in food safety compliance, HACCP program management, and environmental sanitation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance & Sanitation Manager is responsible for overseeing the operational management of all sanitation and maintenance activities within the RMCF manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, capable of leading teams, managing resources efficiently, and contributing to the overall success of the plant's operations. This leadership position ensures the efficient, safe, and cost-effective functioning of plant facilities, machinery, and equipment. The Manager will manage a team of maintenance and sanitation professionals, coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance schedules, and drive continuous improvement in plant operations to minimize downtime and optimize productivity. The Manager will also play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing capital projects, and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees
REPORTS TO: COO
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead and manage the sanitation and maintenance team, including staff training, performance management, and development.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, and develop programs to support a safe work environment.
- Develop, implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for all maintenance operations including Lock Out / Tag Out.
- Develop and implement a proactive preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled downtime and ensure plant efficiency.
- Collaborate and coordinate with the executive team on strategic business planning and budgeting.
- Prepare operating reports, and cost estimates for moves and equipment.
- Read and analyze charts, work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, and other records and reports, to determine priorities and projects which support current production estimates and outputs.
- Administer building environmental systems, maintaining a consistent environment for manufacturing
- Oversee the purchase of replacement parts and new equipment/machines. Plan & design new machine layouts and installation processes. Reallocate old equipment/machines, maintaining adequate storage when in transfer or not in use.
- Oversee building, equipment, machine and vehicle maintenance repairs and upgrades.
- Maintain company Physical security systems including surveillance, key fobs, key cards, locks and keys.
- Maintain building fire systems and elevators, working with local vendors as well as local authorities as needed.
- Coordinate equipment downtime and cleaning schedules with Plant Manager, Scheduler, and Department Supervisors.
- Oversee maintenance of grounds, landscaping, and snow removal.
- Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
- Participate in all OSHA, FDA, State Department of Health, and Third-Party audits and inspections.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Certification in facilities management a plus. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree and certification.
- At least 5 years of experience in facilities or maintenance supervision.
- Able to read and understand complex electrical, mechanical and automation systems.
- Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Ability to solve problems and be proactive in preventing them.
- Must be able to accurately convey written and verbal instructions to others.
- Must be able to work with all team levels including Executive.
- Strong attention to detail
- Flexibility to meet shift changes as required and respond to emergency service calls after hours as needed.
- Working knowledge of common Business technology tools (Microsoft office, Email, Calendar, and Microsoft Teams collaboration tools)
POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance & Sanitation Manager is responsible for overseeing the operational management of all sanitation and maintenance activities within the RMCF manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, capable of leading teams, managing resources efficiently, and contributing to the overall success of the plant's operations. This leadership position ensures the efficient, safe, and cost-effective functioning of plant facilities, machinery, and equipment. The Manager will manage a team of maintenance and sanitation professionals, coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance schedules, and drive continuous improvement in plant operations to minimize downtime and optimize productivity. The Manager will also play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, managing capital projects, and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees
REPORTS TO: COO
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead and manage the sanitation and maintenance team, including staff training, performance management, and development.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, and develop programs to support a safe work environment.
- Develop, implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for all maintenance operations including Lock Out / Tag Out.
- Develop and implement a proactive preventive maintenance program to minimize unscheduled downtime and ensure plant efficiency.
- Collaborate and coordinate with the executive team on strategic business planning and budgeting.
- Prepare operating reports, and cost estimates for moves and equipment.
- Read and analyze charts, work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, and other records and reports, to determine priorities and projects which support current production estimates and outputs.
- Administer building environmental systems, maintaining a consistent environment for manufacturing
- Oversee the purchase of replacement parts and new equipment/machines. Plan & design new machine layouts and installation processes. Reallocate old equipment/machines, maintaining adequate storage when in transfer or not in use.
- Oversee building, equipment, machine and vehicle maintenance repairs and upgrades.
- Maintain company Physical security systems including surveillance, key fobs, key cards, locks and keys.
- Maintain building fire systems and elevators, working with local vendors as well as local authorities as needed.
- Coordinate equipment downtime and cleaning schedules with Plant Manager, Scheduler, and Department Supervisors.
- Oversee maintenance of grounds, landscaping, and snow removal.
- Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
- Participate in all OSHA, FDA, State Department of Health, and Third-Party audits and inspections.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Certification in facilities management a plus. Experience will be considered in lieu of degree and certification.
- At least 5 years of experience in facilities or maintenance supervision.
- Able to read and understand complex electrical, mechanical and automation systems.
- Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Ability to solve problems and be proactive in preventing them.
- Must be able to accurately convey written and verbal instructions to others.
- Must be able to work with all team levels including Executive.
- Strong attention to detail
- Flexibility to meet shift changes as required and respond to emergency service calls after hours as needed.
- Working knowledge of common Business technology tools (Microsoft office, Email, Calendar, and Microsoft Teams collaboration tools)
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sanitation manager jobs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety regulatory requirements
- Experience managing sanitation crews across multiple shifts in a manufacturing or processing environment
- Familiarity with FDA, USDA, or state environmental health inspection processes
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Ability to develop, implement, and audit standard sanitation operating procedures
- Proficiency with chemical handling protocols and understanding of OSHA safety standards
Tips for Your Sanitation Manager Job Search
Lead your resume with compliance wins
Hiring managers for sanitation manager roles scan for HACCP, FDA, or USDA audit outcomes first. Quantify your results by naming specific audits passed, corrective actions closed, or inspection scores improved rather than listing duties.
List every relevant certification prominently
Certifications like ServSafe Manager, PCQI, or SQF Practitioner are often listed as hard requirements. Place yours in a dedicated credentials section at the top of your resume so screeners see them before reading your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sanitation manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by regulatory environment
A sanitation manager role in a USDA-inspected meat plant requires a different skill set than one in a pharma cleanroom. Filter your search by industry so your application speaks directly to the regulatory framework the employer operates under.
Prepare scenario answers about outbreak response
Interviewers frequently ask how you handled a contamination event or failed inspection. Build two or three specific stories covering root cause identification, corrective actions, and the outcome, using the situation-action-result format throughout.
Negotiate schedule coverage into your offer discussion
Sanitation operations often run overnight or on weekends, and shift expectations vary widely by facility. Clarify coverage requirements and on-call obligations before accepting an offer so there are no surprises after your start date.
Sanitation Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sanitation managers?
The companies hiring the most sanitation managers right now include Ecowize, EquipmentShare, and Hydrite, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Food and beverage manufacturers and large hospitality groups consistently represent the highest volume of open roles.
How many sanitation manager jobs are remote?
About 13% of sanitation manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site oversight of physical facilities, equipment, and crews. Administrative functions such as documentation, compliance reporting, and vendor coordination are the sub-areas most likely to allow some remote flexibility.
How do you become a sanitation manager?
Start by gaining hands-on experience in a sanitation technician or lead role inside a regulated environment such as food manufacturing, healthcare, or hospitality. Earn a recognized food safety credential like ServSafe Manager or PCQI while building familiarity with HACCP documentation and regulatory audits. Moving into a supervisor role that gives you crew management experience is typically the step that qualifies you for manager-level postings.
Can you get a sanitation manager job with limited experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates into junior sanitation manager or sanitation supervisor roles if you hold a relevant food safety certification and can demonstrate process knowledge from prior technician work. Smaller facilities and contract sanitation companies tend to offer the most accessible entry points. Highlighting any audit participation, SOP writing, or chemical safety training strengthens an application when direct management experience is thin.
What does the sanitation manager interview process look like?
Most employers run an initial phone screen focused on your regulatory background and certification status, followed by one or two on-site rounds. On-site interviews typically include a facility walkthrough where you are asked to identify hazards or assess sanitation gaps, plus structured behavioral questions about past audit outcomes and corrective action experience. Some employers add a practical component asking you to review or critique an existing sanitation schedule or SOP.
Where can I find and apply to sanitation manager jobs?
You can find and apply to sanitation manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and certifications, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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