Sanitation Manager

Position Title:  Sanitation Manager 

Reports to: SVP of Tomato Operations 

Department: Operations 

Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Pay: $95,000–$125,000 annually

Stanislaus Mission

To attract quality-oriented restaurateurs with consistently superior tomatoes and olive oil, keep them through legendary service, and invest in talented people who share our dedication to customer success.

The Company

Stanislaus Food Products is a nationally recognized, family-owned company known for crafting the finest Italian-style tomatoes and sauces for top-quality Italian restaurants and pizzerias.

If you take pride in the quality of your work and prefer working on a team of talented individuals who share your passion for excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity! This is a full-time position located on-site at our Modesto office and will be required to travel to Lodi to support Olive mill during their operations. 

• Our Sanitation Manager will play a key role in making sure all sanitation activities meet the highest quality standards and comply with established food safety programs.

Cannery Operations:

• Supervise sanitation team and manage work schedules to ensure smooth daily Cannery Operations.
• Oversee sanitation supervisor, leads and maintain a comprehensive sanitation schedule for the facility.
• Providing guidance to the Sanitation team and support to ensure effective cleaning practices.
• Oversee and supervise all janitors for Cannery Operations.
• Conduct regular inspections of the facility to ensure cleanliness and compliance with sanitation requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of sanitation activities, including cleaning schedules, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage inventory and procurement of sanitation chemicals and supplies.
• Develop, update, and implement sanitation procedures and training programs.
• Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to ensure minimal disruption during cleaning processes.
• Investigate and address any sanitation-related issues or non-conformities promptly.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the sanitation team.
• Responsible for seasonal needs of additional bathrooms, breakroom, and other inventory.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, SQF, and other regulations.
• Enforce compliance with all Company and Union policies to the Sanitation team. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Olive Mill:

• Supervise sanitation team and manage work schedules to ensure smooth daily Mill Operations.
• Oversee and supervisor all janitors for Mill Operations.
• Maintain accurate records of sanitation activities, including cleaning schedules, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Develop, update, and implement sanitation procedures and training programs.
• Providing guidance to the Sanitation team and support to ensure effective cleaning practices.
• Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to ensure minimal disruption during cleaning processes.
• Investigate and address any sanitation-related issues or non-conformities promptly.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the sanitation team.
• Manage inventory and procurement of sanitation chemicals and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, SQF, and other regulations.
• Enforce compliance with all Company policies to the Sanitation team. 
• Other duties as assigned

Administration Areas:

• Oversee the third-party cleaning services.
• Collaborate with department and/or area heads for cleaning  staffing throughout the year.
• Manage inventory and procurement of sanitation chemicals and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Experience supervising a team and managing schedules.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in food safety or sanitation preferred.
• Previous experience in a sanitation supervisor role, preferably in a food production or dairy environment.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation validation processes, including allergen cleaning.
• Ability to maintain detailed records and manage compliance with food safety programs.
• Good communication skills to effectively lead and train sanitation staff.
• Intermediate skills with database and office software applications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays as needed.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team management skills.
• Ability to have flexibility with schedule and hours worked during Tomato and Olive seasons. 

Physical Requirements:

Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 50% or more sitting, 25% or less walking, and 25% or more standing. The job is performed under occasional temperature variations and primarily in an manufacturing/office environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 35lbs. is required. The ability to drive a car from Modesto to Lodi occasionally. 

Wellbeing:

In addition to our solid track record as a stable, growing employer, we offer a variety of different benefits depending on your role:

• Physical Wellness – Medical plan options, Dental and Vision benefits, Sick Time, and Gym/Wellness Class Reimbursement.
• Social Wellness – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Engagement Events throughout the year, and Federal and State Leave of Absences.
• Development Wellness – Recognition, Best in Class Training Programs, Succession Planning, and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Emotional Wellness – Employee Assistance Program, People Operations Department with an Open Door Policy. 
• Financial Wellness – Competitive Salary, Performance Based Bonus, 401k Program, Accident Insurance, and Life Insurance.
• Nutrition Wellness – Access to best-in-class tomato sauce and olive oil products.