About this role
Quick Snapshot
Pay: $20–$25/hour (Based on Experience)
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 5:00 PM–1:30 AM
Location: Gaylord, MI
Environment: Food Manufacturing | Sanitation Leadership | Quality Assurance | Team Management
PMP Personnel Services is partnered with a manufacturing company seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sanitation Manager. This role is responsible for overseeing all sanitation operations, ensuring food safety compliance, and maintaining clean and safe production environments in accordance with company, QA, and regulatory standards.
This is a great opportunity for a strong leader with sanitation, food safety, or manufacturing experience who enjoys hands-on supervision and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced production environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Oversee and manage all sanitation staff and daily sanitation operations
- Schedule sanitation team members to ensure coverage across all shifts
- Conduct sanitation audits to verify cleaning effectiveness and readiness for production
- Ensure all sanitation staff follow safety procedures and proper PPE requirements
- Monitor chemical usage, concentrations, and sanitation process temperatures
- Verify ATP and allergen swab testing is completed and meets standards after CIP cycles
- Develop, maintain, and update the Master Sanitation Schedule
- Complete daily sanitation reports and documentation
- Support QA and Production teams with cleaning procedures and changeovers
- Maintain sanitation tools, equipment, and supplies to ensure proper performance
- Assist in developing and improving cleaning procedures and sanitation programs
- Identify and report issues to QA and leadership with recommendations for improvement
- Provide training guidance and support employee development needs
- Support troubleshooting of sanitation and QA-related issues
- Perform additional duties as assigned by QA Manager or Operations leadership
What We're Looking For
- Previous sanitation, QA, or food manufacturing leadership experience preferred
- Strong understanding of sanitation procedures, food safety, and GMPs
- Ability to manage and schedule a team effectively
- Knowledge of chemical handling, concentrations, and cleaning procedures
- Familiarity with ATP testing and allergen control practices preferred
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with QA, Production, and Operations teams
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to train, coach, and support employees
- Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance standards
Why You'll Like This Job
- Leadership role with direct impact on food safety and plant sanitation
- Competitive pay based on experience ($20–$25/hour)
- Stable opportunity in a well-established manufacturing environment
- Hands-on role with both supervisory and technical responsibilities
- Opportunity to improve and develop sanitation systems and processes
- Strong collaboration with QA and Production leadership teams
- Consistent schedule and structured work environment
- Opportunity for long-term career growth in food manufacturing operations
Real Talk
This role operates in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment where cleanliness and compliance are critical. The Sanitation Manager will be responsible for working in production areas that may involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, wet environments, temperature changes, and physical activity including standing, walking, and occasional lifting. Strong attention to detail, accountability, and the ability to lead by example are essential for success in this role.