Validation & Sanitation Manager at Ajulia Executive Search – Anaheim, California

• Location: Anaheim, California
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #26082

Are you looking to make a career change to an innovative company? This exciting opportunity as a Validation & Sanitation Manager offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid PTO etc. Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Validation & Sanitation Manager could be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities:

• Disassemble, clean, sanitize, processing equipment such as kettles, CFA's, cooling, tunnels, incline conveyors, z elevators, bottling and packaging equipment, scoops, and all other machines, components and parts as directed by the Sanitation Supervisor.
• Lead and enforce the policies and procedures surrounding the food safety, sanitation, hygiene, environmental monitoring and pest control programs.
• Ensure facility compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal sanitation and cGMP regulations
• Participates in internal/external audits.
• In instances of violations, develops/coordinates a cross-functional plan to correct the issues found.
• Processing a keen understanding of industry laws, then consult with management to address compliance issues and make recommendations to improve processes.
• Develop and maintain sanitation SOPs and the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) across all manufacturing shifts and areas.
• Keep detailed records of all sanitation-related activities and issues, such as inspections and violations, also noting how and when each situation was resolved.
• Develop and conduct cleaning validations on production equipment.
• Develop Validation Master Plan, process flow diagrams, and test cases in compliance with company standards, current industry standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Ensure cleaning validation protocols include visual inspection criteria, swab/surface testing (e.g., TOC, HPLC), and worst case scenario evaluations (e.g., allergen, active ingredient carryover).
• Chemical management.
• Identify deviations from established product or process standards and provide recommendations for resolving deviations.
• Analyze validation test data to determine whether systems or processes have met validation criteria or to identify root causes of problems.
• Write, review, and approve validation protocols and reports; ensures adherence to validation strategies aligned with product risk profiles.
• Coordinate the implementation or scheduling of validation testing with affected departments and personnel.
• Create, populate, or maintain databases for tracking validation activities, test results, or validated systems.
• Prepare detailed reports based on results of validation and qualification tests or reviews of procedures and protocols.
• Direct validation activities, such as protocol creation or testing.
• Maintain sanitation programs for all sites.
• Maintain pest control for all sites.
• Maintain environmental monitoring programs for all sites.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Hands-on experience in FDA-regulated environments, specifically with 21 CFR Part 111 (Dietary Supplements) and 21 CFR Parts 210/211 (Pharmaceutical/OTC manufacturing).
• Proven expertise in cleaning validation, equipment qualification, and validation lifecycle management.
• Strong working knowledge of cGMPs, HACCP, environmental monitoring programs, CAPA, and change control processes.
• Experience developing and maintaining sanitation programs, SOPs, and compliance documentation.
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Relevant training and certifications in food safety, sanitation, or validation within a GMP or FDA-regulated environment preferred.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(K).
• 401(K) Matching.
• Vision insurance.
• Direct Hire.

Salary: $100K-$120K annually

Ask for: Kristy

Job Id: 26082

Ajulia Executive Search is a New Jersey based Executive Search Firm specializing in retained searches in multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal, and Pharmaceutical. We have a nationwide client base and offer services in temporary and direct hire placements.

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