Assistant Sanitation Manager (3rd Shift)
At Clemens Food Group, we're committed to excellence in food safety and sanitation. As a leader in pork production, we ensure the highest industry standards while investing in our people. In this newly expanded role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, train, and enhance sanitation processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency in our overnight operations.
As the Assistant Sanitation Manager (3rd Shift), you will :
- Lead and oversee overnight sanitation operations to ensure a clean and safe production environment.
- Ensure compliance with FDA, OSHA, and GFSI standards, keeping food and employees safe.
- Train and develop the sanitation team, reinforcing best practices and compliance.
- Execute the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) to ensure sanitation effectiveness before production startup.
- Support audits and documentation by maintaining accurate sanitation records and reports.
- Identify and implement process improvements to optimize sanitation procedures.
Your leadership on 3rd shift will be critical to the facility's success, ensuring production can start efficiently each day.
What You'll Do :
Supervise and train the sanitation team on overnight procedures.Verify sanitation effectiveness through chemical usage tracking and equipment cleaning.Collaborate with QA and Production teams to ensure a seamless shift transition.Maintain sanitation compliance logs, including chemical handling and safety documentation.Support pest control initiatives and coordinate corrective actions as needed.Lead audits and regulatory compliance efforts, ensuring all processes align with food safety requirements.What Makes This Role Exciting?
High-Impact Leadership Own and oversee all 3rd shift sanitation operations.Career Advancement Opportunity to grow into Sanitation Management or Quality roles.Fast-Paced & Hands-On Be part of an essential overnight team responsible for plant readiness.Continuous Improvement Identify and implement efficiency and compliance enhancements.What We're Looking For :
Must-Haves :
3+ years of experience in sanitation leadership within food processing.Understanding of FDA, GMPs, and food safety regulations.Ability to lead, train, and manage sanitation teams on 3rd shift.Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for compliance tracking and reporting.Nice-to-Haves :
HACCP and Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification.Experience with HACCP, SQF, or GFSI sanitation programs.Background in managing sanitation audits or second / third-party inspections.Skills & Mindset for Success :
Leadership & Team Development You train, coach, and empower your sanitation team.Detail-Oriented & Compliance-Focused You ensure every sanitation process is audit-ready.Problem Solver & Critical Thinker You identify sanitation risks and implement solutions.Strong Communicator You bridge 3rd shift operations with daytime leadership.Your Future at Clemens
At Clemens Food Group, we believe in growing our talent. This role provides a direct path to Sanitation Management or broader leadership positions. If you're looking for a high-impact leadership role on 3rd shift with room for career growth, this is your opportunity!