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Facility Manger

Facility Manger

Little SesameWashington, DC, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position : Facility Manager

Company : Little Sesame

Location : Capitol Heights, MD

Reporting to : COO

Start Date : 2026

Overview :

The Facility Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant production environment that supports operational excellence and regulatory requirements. This role plays a critical part in establishing and optimizing systems for facility cleanliness, material flow, equipment upkeep, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate brings experience from food or CPG manufacturing and is energized by building strong systems and teams from the ground up.

Responsibilities :

  • Help move & commission equipment to new facility; work closely with COO to operationalize new facility
  • Develop and implement facility-wide cleaning, sanitation, and organizational systems with our FSQA team in compliance with SQF, GMP, FDA, and HACCP regulations.
  • Establish and maintain an environment that promotes efficiency, cleanliness, and operational consistency across production, storage, and support areas.
  • Design and manage a master sanitation schedule and cleaning protocols that align with production workflows and audit readiness.
  • Oversee day-to-day facility upkeep, including waste management, utilities, workspaces, restocking stations, and supply areas.
  • Work closely with Production, QA, and Supply Chain to ensure physical space and organization support efficient and safe workflows.
  • Lead custodial and maintenance staff; provide coaching, support, and accountability aligned with company goals.
  • Implement and improve 5S or similar organizational frameworks to minimize waste and improve workplace safety and performance.
  • Coordinate with external vendors and contractors (e.g., HVAC, pest control, janitorial, equipment service) to maintain standards and service schedules.
  • Own facility documentation and participate in audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and addressing inefficiencies in facility processes and layout.

Qualifications :

  • 3+ years in facility management within food, cpg or beverage manufacturing
  • Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SQF, and FDA regulations
  • Experience with cleaning / sanitation systems and audit readiness
  • Proficient in maintaining facility documentation, schedules, and compliance logs
  • Skilled in facility organization, waste management, and material flow organization
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration (Production, QA, Supply Chain)
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented, and process-driven
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, startup-like environments
  • Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement
  • Benefits :

  • Salary range is $98K-$128K, plus opportunities for performance based bonuses
  • Stipend for health insurance & cell phone
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave
  • Opportunity for career growth and development in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Apply now to be part of our growing team! Email cover letter and resume to <

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