Sanitation Manager in Lathrop, California at Gehl Food & Beverage

Now Hiring: Sanitation Manager
Reports To: Corporate Sanitation
Salary Range: $105,000 to $118,000

Why join our team?

• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career
• Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community| Wellness

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

• Tuition reimbursement
• HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Referral bonus program
• Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
• Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

Position Overview
We are seeking a Sanitation Manager to lead sanitation strategy, programs, and teams in a food manufacturing environment. This role ensures sanitation effectiveness, audit readiness, and compliance while driving a strong culture of food safety and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sanitation programs across production, equipment, and facilities
• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and GFSI/SQF standards
• Develop and maintain SSOPs and Master Sanitation Schedules
• Oversee Environmental Monitoring (EMP), Pest Control (IPM), and CIP validation
• Partner with Quality, Operations, and Maintenance to minimize contamination risk
• Conduct audits, inspections, and corrective actions
• Manage sanitation chemicals, equipment, and supply inventory
• Train, coach, and lead sanitation teams across shifts
• Drive continuous improvement using data and performance trends
• Maintain audit readiness for internal, customer, and regulatory inspection

• 5+ years of sanitation experience in food or beverage manufacturing
• 2+ years of leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of FDA, USDA, GMPs, HACCP, and GFSI/SQF
• Experience with sanitation chemicals, CIP systems, and environmental monitoring
• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology, or related field
• Audit experience and continuous improvement background

About Us Gehl Foods is a fast-growing food and beverage manufacturer, known for ready-to-serve products like nacho cheese and protein shakes—no refrigeration needed! We lead with safety, quality, and teamwork in everything we do. Feed your future at gehlfoodandbeverage.com