Sanitation Site Manager at Ecowize USA – Greater Landover, Maryland

Why Ecowize?

At Ecowize North America, we go beyond cleaning food production facilities — we safeguard public health and drive operational excellence. As part of our team, you’ll join a mission-driven organization committed to food safety, innovation, and people development. If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and make a measurable difference, this role is for you.

About the Role: Sanitation Site Manager

As a Sanitation Site Manager, you’ll lead daily operations at one of our client’s food

production sites — ensuring equipment is cleaned, sanitized, and safe for use by the

next shift. You’ll manage a team of sanitation professionals, uphold safety and food

safety standards, and partner closely with both your Area Manager and the client’s on-

site leaders.

This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and purpose-driven — perfect for someone who thrives

in operations, leads with integrity, and loves building high-performing teams.

What You’ll Do

Lead and Develop a Team: Train, coach, and support sanitation techs to follow safety protocols and sanitation SOPs while delivering quality work on time. Oversee Daily Sanitation Operations: Manage disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing, reassembly, and chemical usage per USDA/FDA standards and site-specific SSOPs. Deliver Results: Meet site-level KPIs and labor targets while maintaining high food safety and safety standards. Own Compliance: Ensure audit readiness at all times, maintain accurate documentation, and support third-party and regulatory inspections. Collaborate with Key Stakeholders: Customer: Build trust with plant leadership by proactively communicating performance and aligning sanitation goals with production targets.

Engineering & Quality: Coordinate cleaning access and work through recurring issues with sanitation effectiveness, allergens, or hygienic design.

HR & Finance: Partner on hiring, training, and budgeting to ensure a productive, motivated, and right-sized team.

Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify process gaps, implement efficiencies, and help elevate sanitation practices across the site.

What You Bring

Experience: 5+ years in a leadership role within a food processing sanitation environment.Sanitation Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of GMPs, SSOPs, ATP/Pre-Op Inspections, allergen control, and USDA/FDA requirements.Safety Leadership: Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication (HAZCOMM), PPE, and chemical safety.Bilingual Fluency: English and Spanish requiredTech Fluency: Able to use digital tools (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) for scheduling, documentation, and reporting.

Bonus if you’ve led corrective action planning, audit support, or labor cost management

at the site level.

Key Competencies for Success

Operational Excellence: You can run a tight ship while keeping your team engaged and safe.Accountability: You own outcomes and hold others to the same high standards.People Leadership: You coach, motivate, and develop frontline teams with empathy and clarity.Problem-Solving: You make sound decisions quickly, even under pressure or when faced with complexity.Customer Focus: You build lasting partnerships with clients by delivering on your word and driving results.

What We Value

Partnership: You build trust by being transparent, dependable, and collaborative.

Excellence: You hold the bar high and help others reach it too.

Integrity: You do what’s right — even when it’s hard or inconvenient.

The Details

Job Type: Full-timeLocation: On-site at a designated food production facilitySchedule: Day, night, or overnight shifts (varies by site); weekdays and weekends as neededWork Environment: Includes physical work, exposure to sanitation chemicals, and adherence to all safety practicesTravel: Minimal, limited to local needs or training

What You’ll Get

Competitive salaryHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off and holidaysRelocation assistance (if applicable)Professional development supportRetirement plan options

Your Future Starts Here

At Ecowize, we’re more than a vendor — we’re a vital part of our customers' success.

And that starts with the people on our teams.

Whether you’re building your career or ready to lead, this is a place where your work

matters. We train you, invest in your growth, and give you a clear path forward. We don’t

just offer jobs — we build futures.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and grow with us.