Sanitation Manager

Kinsa is recruiting for a: Sanitation Manager

Location: Western Texas

A growing dairy product manufacturer is seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead all sanitation operations within a high-volume production facility. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for developing a culture of food safety, accountability, and continuous improvement while ensuring the facility, equipment, and production environment consistently meet sanitation, regulatory, and operational standards.

Compensation/Benefits:

• $100-110k base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive healthcare
• 401(k) with match
• Paid holidays and PTO

Key Responsibilities and Goals:

• Lead and develop the sanitation team while ensuring all equipment and facility cleaning activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with food safety standards.
• Plan, prioritize, and supervise daily sanitation activities to support production schedules and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, sanitation procedures, food safety requirements, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams to support efficient operations and maintain a clean, audit-ready facility.
• Manage sanitation labor, schedules, and departmental resources while monitoring performance against established goals and budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen sanitation effectiveness, operational efficiency, and team performance.
• Train, coach, and mentor sanitation personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence.

Competencies Needed for Success:

• 6–10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, including supervision of sanitation or production teams within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation programs, GMPs, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, prioritize work, and drive accountability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Intermediate computer proficiency and experience maintaining operational documentation and performance records.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional technical training or education in food manufacturing is a plus.

Referrals are our best source for the top talent our clients need, so if you know someone with these skills in the food and beverage industry, please pass along their name and contact information or share this opportunity with them. Kinsa pays referral bonuses when a referral is hired by our client!

Recruiter Information:
Stephanie Savage
stephanies@kinsa.com