Sanitation Manager – Pet Nutrition (Bolton, Ontario)

Job Description:

The Sanitation Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of sanitation within the Pet Food Manufacturing Facility. This role ensures the facility meets all regulatory, company, and industry standards for cleanliness, food safety, and hygiene, supporting the production of safe, high-quality pet food products.

The Associate will provide support to the site by supervising and coordinating activities of contractors and associates engaged in duties concerned with food safety, cleaning and sanitation that enable the reliable delivery of products. They will also support plant profitability by leading sanitation efficiency, including development of more efficient cleaning methods, developing standard work, training, cleaning validation and identification of operational savings.

*This role will be responsible for leading and developing a team of direct reports.

What we are looking for?

Education

• Bachelors’ Degree in Food Safety, Microbiology, Engineering, Sciences or relevant technical discipline.

Qualifications

• 5 – 8 years of experience in driving a robust and sustainable sanitation program in CPG or Pharma manufacturing (sanitation management experience in a food manufacturing environment, dry pet food or related industry is highly preferred).
• At least 3 years of experience leading and developing teams (required).
• Knowledge of microbiology, risk management approach for Environmental Monitoring Programs and approaches to reduce/eliminate potential cross contamination from environmental contamination to finished product.
• Knowledge of manufacturing procedures to include but not limited to receiving commodities, all aspects of processing, packaging and distribution operations.
• Knowledge of production equipment, site layout, sanitation, pest control, quality systems and preventive maintenance and their application within a food production facility.
• Knowledge and general acumen of applicable allergen, chemical cleaning, cleaning validation and verification and sanitary design.
• Strong knowledge of quality and food safety regulations (FDA, USDA, FSMA), HACCP, and GMPs.
• Ability to develop and manage site programs such as MSS and SSOP’s.
• Ability to conduct validation and routine verification of sanitation programs and processes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and sanitation management software.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Sanitation Program Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive sanitation programs and schedules for all production areas, equipment, and support spaces.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning schedules, chemical usage, and corrective actions. Maintenance KPIs/reports for daily records, audits and management review.
• Oversee inventory and proper usage of cleaning chemicals, tools, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Identify and lead opportunities to improve sanitation processes, reduce downtime, and enhance overall facility hygiene.
• Recommend and implement changes in methods, equipment, systems and organization, as needed, to assure that the objectives of sanitation and pest control are met.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and other relevant regulatory agencies, as well as company food safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Lead sanitation-related preparations for internal and external audits, regulatory, and third-party inspections.

Safety

• Promote a culture of safety, ensuring all sanitation activities are performed in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Quality Assurance, Production, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve sanitation-related issues and support operational goals.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and develop the sanitation team, ensuring proper execution of cleaning procedures and adherence to safety protocols.
• Create a self-managed team that is able to work with a minimum degree of guidance from the Site Director.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 87,861.00 – CAD 115,317.00. Please note: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.