3rd Shift Sanitation Manager

Job Summary

Pure Cut Poultry is seeking an experienced, dependable, and hands-on 3rd Shift Sanitation Manager to oversee and manage our overnight sanitation operations.

The ideal candidate will have previous sanitation leadership experience in a food processing facility, preferably within the poultry or meat processing industry. This individual must possess strong knowledge of industrial sanitation chemicals, cleaning procedures, food safety regulations, and employee supervision.

This position is responsible for leading an established sanitation crew, maintaining chemical inventory, coordinating with chemical suppliers, and ensuring all equipment and processing areas are properly cleaned and sanitized before production begins.

The successful candidate must also be able to communicate effectively and professionally with USDA inspectors, Quality Assurance (QA) personnel, production supervisors, and plant management.

Key Responsibilities

Sanitation Operations & Team Leadership

• Supervise, lead, and manage the existing third-shift sanitation crew.
• Assign daily cleaning duties and monitor employee performance and productivity.
• Ensure processing equipment, conveyors, deboning machines, floors, walls, drains, and production areas are properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Conduct routine sanitation inspections to verify cleaning effectiveness.
• Identify sanitation deficiencies and implement immediate corrective actions.
• Ensure sanitation operations are completed within the required time frame before production startup.
• Train and coach employees on proper cleaning procedures, chemical handling, and workplace safety.
• Monitor employee attendance, performance, and compliance with company policies.
• Maintain accountability, organization, and efficiency within the sanitation department.

Chemical Knowledge, Ordering & Inventory Management

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of industrial cleaning chemicals and sanitizers used in poultry processing facilities.
• Understand proper chemical applications, dilution ratios, concentrations, and contact times.
• Perform or oversee chemical concentration testing and titration procedures.
• Ensure chemicals are properly handled, labeled, stored, and applied according to manufacturer instructions and company procedures.
• Monitor chemical usage and maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Order sanitation chemicals, cleaning supplies, and necessary sanitation materials.
• Communicate and coordinate directly with chemical suppliers regarding product availability, deliveries, and technical support.
• Maintain accurate chemical inventory and usage records.
• Identify opportunities to improve chemical efficiency and minimize waste without compromising sanitation effectiveness.
• Ensure employees understand chemical hazards, safety data sheets (SDS), and proper protective equipment requirements.

USDA, QA & Production Communication

• Maintain professional communication with USDA-FSIS inspectors, QA personnel, production supervisors, and plant management.
• Coordinate with QA during pre-operational sanitation inspections.
• Address sanitation deficiencies identified by USDA or QA promptly and professionally.
• Ensure corrective actions are completed, verified, and documented according to company procedures.
• Communicate sanitation progress and production readiness to the appropriate departments.
• Coordinate with production supervisors regarding cleaning schedules, equipment availability, and startup requirements.
• Report maintenance issues, equipment damage, or sanitation concerns immediately.
• Assist with USDA inspections, internal audits, and food safety assessments.

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable USDA-FSIS regulations, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), HACCP-related requirements, and company food safety policies.
• Maintain accurate sanitation records, cleaning logs, chemical documentation, and required reports.
• Identify and address potential contamination risks.
• Ensure proper implementation of sanitation corrective actions.
• Support pre-operational sanitation verification and inspection activities.
• Work closely with QA and plant management to improve sanitation procedures and maintain regulatory compliance.

Employee Safety & Training

• Enforce company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure employees follow applicable lockout/tagout procedures during equipment cleaning.
• Train employees on chemical safety, sanitation procedures, and safe equipment handling.
• Identify workplace hazards and take appropriate corrective action.
• Promote a safe and organized working environment.

Required Qualifications

• Previous industrial food processing sanitation experience is required.
• Previous sanitation supervisory or management experience is required.
• Poultry or meat processing sanitation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial sanitation chemicals, sanitizers, chemical concentrations, and application procedures.
• Experience ordering chemicals, managing inventory, and coordinating with suppliers.
• Knowledge of USDA-FSIS sanitation requirements, SSOPs, and food safety standards.
• Experience managing and supervising sanitation employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively with USDA inspectors, QA personnel, production supervisors, and management.
• Knowledge of chemical safety, PPE, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to work in cold, wet, and refrigerated poultry processing environments.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform physical tasks associated with sanitation operations.
• Ability to work around industrial cleaning chemicals, water, and processing equipment while using required protective equipment.
• Willingness to assist with hands-on sanitation duties when necessary.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced sanitation leader who understands the demands of a poultry processing environment.

The ideal candidate will be confident in managing an established sanitation crew, knowledgeable about chemical applications and sanitation procedures, and capable of maintaining effective communication with USDA, QA, production supervisors, and plant management.

This individual must be proactive, dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant facility.

Our goal is to hire someone who can take ownership of the sanitation department, maintain high standards, and ensure the facility is fully prepared for production each morning.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume outlining their sanitation leadership experience, chemical knowledge, and relevant poultry or food processing background.

Pure Cut Poultry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person