Assistant Sanitation Manager

Job Overview

We are looking for an Assistant Sanitation Manager to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of sanitation programs across our facilities and operations. The role ensures compliance with company standards, food safety requirements, and applicable sanitation regulations while maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and monitoring daily sanitation and hygiene operations.

• Ensure proper implementation of sanitation procedures, cleaning schedules, and hygiene standards.

• Conduct regular inspections of production areas, equipment, facilities, storage areas, and common areas.

• Monitor compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), sanitation SOPs, SSOPs, and food safety requirements.

• Supervise and provide guidance to sanitation personnel and ensure proper task assignments.

• Develop and monitor cleaning and sanitation schedules for equipment, facilities, and production areas.

• Conduct sanitation audits and inspections and document findings.

• Coordinate with QA, Production, Engineering, Warehouse, and other departments regarding sanitation concerns.

• Assist in preparing the facility for internal, external, regulatory, and customer audits.

• Monitor pest control activities and coordinate with accredited pest control providers.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in sanitation, food safety, QA/QC, or food manufacturing operations, preferably in a supervisory capacity.
• Experience in food manufacturing, commissary, restaurant, bakery, or FMCG operations is an advantage.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SSOP, sanitation standards, and food safety practices.
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling and sanitation procedures.
• Strong inspection, documentation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Good communication and people-management skills.
• Willing to work in a fast-paced food production environment and conduct regular site inspections.
• Willing to work on weekends, holidays, or shifting schedules when required.