Corporate Sanitation Manager

Position Summary

The Corporate Sanitation Manager will lead the company’s sanitation strategy across all facilities, ensuring the highest standards of hygienic design, extended shelf-life processing, and regulatory compliance. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring sanitation programs that safeguard product integrity, protect consumer health, and maintain operational excellence in dairy manufacturing.

About the Role

Daisy Brand is hiring for one Corporate Sanitation Manager. This role can be located at any of our manufacturing locations in Dallas/Garland, TX; Boone, IA, Wooster, OH; or Casa Grande, AZ. For candidates interested in our Dallas, TX location: Currently, the Daisy Brand corporate office is located in Dallas, TX at 635 and 75. Anticipated September 2027, we will be moving to the Granite Park business complex in North Plano (intersection of Dallas North Tollway and Sam Rayburn Tollway).

Key Responsibilities

• Sanitation Program Leadership

• Develop and oversee corporate sanitation policies, procedures, and best practices across all facilities.
• Ensure adherence to FDA, USDA, and other regulatory requirements, as well as industry standards for dairy manufacturing.
• Develop and deliver sanitation training programs for plant personnel, fostering a culture of cleanliness and accountability.
• Lead sanitation response efforts during contamination events or other food safety incidents.

• CIP & SIP System Oversight

• Lead CIP & SIP validation protocols to ensure cleaning efficacy across diverse equipment and product lines.
• Provide companywide guidance on industry best practices for steam and chemical SIP.
• Implement verification procedures (ATP testing, microbial swabbing, chemical concentration monitoring) and routine CIP chart reviews (Carlson Charting).
• Optimize CIP cycles to reduce water, energy, and chemical usage while maintaining sanitary integrity and meeting Regulatory Compliance (including PMO).
• Partner with sanitation chemical suppliers to optimize the utilization of cleaning chemicals.
• Work with equipment OEMs (e.g. Dairy Membrane System Partners) on cleaning best practices.

• Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS)

• Develop and maintain corporate-level MSS covering all equipment, infrastructure, and facility zones.
• Monitor execution of MSS activities across facilities, ensuring timely completion and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in MSS effectiveness, frequency, and resource allocation.
• Standardize MSS reporting and analytics to identify trends and areas for improvement.

• Phage Monitoring & Control

• Partner with R&D, Quality and Microbiology teams to implement preventive measures.
• Support facilities in responding to phage-related incidents, ensuring rapid containment and corrective actions.

• Environmental Testing

• Collaborate with R&D on environmental monitoring programs for pathogens, spoilage organisms, and allergens.
• Support consistent sampling, testing, and reporting across facilities.
• Analyze environmental data to identify risk patterns and drive proactive interventions.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with plant leadership to ensure consistent execution of sanitation programs, including extended shelf-life processing and hygienic design standards.
• Conduct regular facility reviews, risk assessments, and verification activities to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Operations teams to integrate sanitation, CIP, MSS, and environmental monitoring into all aspects of production and facility design.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in sanitation leadership roles within food manufacturing, with multi-site responsibility preferred.

• Skills and Competencies

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence at all organizational levels, and drive cultural change.
• Knowledge of food industry regulations, safety standards, and quality control processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to train, mentor, and engage diverse teams.
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to develop and manage budgets.

Benefits

At Daisy Brand, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• A no deductible, $0 premium option for employee only medical coverage
• Access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
• A 401(k) program with company match, plus weekly safe harbor and annual profit-sharing contributions
• Company paid short and long-term disability coverage and 2x annual salary in life and AD&D insurance
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year of employment
• Annual rollover and payout options for any unused paid time off
• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Fitness and wellness incentives

Additionally, Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled are encouraged to apply.