Sanitation Manager (3rd shift)

A leading food manufacturer in Central Northern Wisconsin is seeking a Sanitation Leader to oversee all third-shift sanitation operations. This individual will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining sanitation standards, overseeing a large hourly team, and ensuring the facility and production equipment are cleaned and sanitized to support safe, efficient manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a 3rd shift Sanitation/Production team of 90 employees, with help from Leads and Supervisors.
• Ensure adequate nightly staffing levels to clean the production equipment and facility properly.
• Depending on production schedules, this role will oversee the sanitation of 6-10 production lines.
• A servant-minded team on 2nd shift will begin sanitation procedures to support 3rd shift when time allows.
• Ensure compliance with all sanitation standards, food safety regulations, and internal quality expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation, sanitation schedules, and required regulatory records.
• Assist in implementing and continuously improving sanitation processes and procedures.
• Partner with Maintenance, Production, and Quality teams to resolve issues and minimize downtime.
• Train and develop sanitation team members to ensure proficiency in cleaning methods, safety, and GMPs.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.

Work Schedule

• 3rd Shift: 9:30 PM – 6:30 AM CT Monday-Friday (includes shift changeover)

Qualification Requirement

• Associate’s Degree required
• Previous sanitation leadership experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment
• Strong dependability and proven ability to lead large teams
• HACCP or PCQI experience is helpful and supports an easier transition into the role
• Solid understanding of food safety standards, sanitation chemistry, and regulatory requirements
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary up to $95,000/year, depending on experience
• Relocation assistance available
• Healthcare benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Additional employee benefits are offered

Community & Lifestyle

This opportunity is located in a scenic, suburban-feeling community in Central Northern Wisconsin, known for its natural beauty, friendly atmosphere, and strong sense of local pride.

• A community dedicated to downtown revitalization, beautification, and public-space improvements, which includes a community garden offering fresh produce, physical activity, and neighborhood engagement (Beautification Awards granted in 2014, 2015, & 2023).
• Outdoor recreation: walking/biking trails (26-mile paved path with beautiful trees, streams, & views), winter sports, splashpad, skate park, heated public swimming pool, Children's Museum, sports facilities, and an RV camping area. In the summer months, Farmers' Markets are scheduled to display locally grown foods, crafts, and other vendors.

Submit your resume to:

• Jenny Sochocki, Account Manager, with Management Recruiters International at jenny@mriz.net or call 317-678-0120