Job Description

Sanitation Manager – Third Shift

Location: Sister Schubert’s Horse Cave, KY Campus

Schedule: Sunday night – Friday morning | 11:00 PM – 8:00 AM

About The Marzetti Company

The Marzetti Company is a recognized leader in specialty food products for both retail and foodservice markets. Our beloved brands include Marzetti® , New York Bakery™ , and Sister Schubert’s® , along with licensed favorites like Olive Garden® dressings , Chick-fil-A® sauces , and Buffalo Wild Wings® sauces . Our foodservice division proudly supplies some of the most well-known restaurant chains across the United States.

About the Opportunity

Exciting things are happening at our Sister Schubert’s Horse Cave Campus as we continue our transformation toward world-class operational excellence . We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Sanitation Manager to lead our sanitation team on the third shift . In this critical leadership role, you will oversee the sanitation of all food contact surfaces and production equipment, ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the sanitation team, including direct oversight of Sanitation Supervisor(s).
• Foster a culture grounded in safety , quality , respect , and accountability in line with Marzetti’s Core Values.
• Promote strong cross-functional collaboration with Production, Maintenance, QA, and HR teams.

Sanitation Operations

• Oversee execution of the Master Sanitation Schedule and ensure compliance with FDA , FSMA , and company standards.
• Monitor and verify CIP (Clean-in-Place) systems and manual sanitation procedures.
• Ensure appropriate and safe use of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, maintaining proper storage and inventory.

Compliance & Food Safety

• Champion a strong Food Safety Culture ; ensure all activities align with quality, food defense, and OSHA requirements.
• Monitor compliance with all Sanitation SOPs , Preventive Controls , and regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in or lead internal audits, inspections, and root cause investigations related to sanitation and food safety.

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Hire, train, and schedule sanitation staff in collaboration with HR.
• Develop and implement sanitation training programs to maintain QI (Qualified Individual) certifications.
• Drive operational improvements to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance sanitation performance metrics.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of sanitation experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably in the food industry .
• Proven leadership experience managing sanitation teams or related operations.
• Strong understanding of chemical usage, cleaning processes, and sanitation best practices.
• Working knowledge of GMPs , FDA regulations , and Food Safety programs (FSMA, HACCP, etc.).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.

Our Commitment to You

At The Marzetti Company, our values are more than just words. We live them every day:

• Work Safely
• Communicate Openly
• Act with Integrity
• Be Positive and Proactive
• Respect Each Other
• Take Accountability

Important Notice to Staffing Firms

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies. Any resume submitted without a pre-existing agreement will be considered the property of T. Marzetti Company, and no fee will be paid in the event of hire.

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