Corporate Sanitation Manager

Job Summary

Grande Fond du Lac is seeking our next Corporate Sanitation Manager, a role where you'll lead the execution and continuous improvement of an Enterprise-wide sanitation program across multiple manufacturing facilities. Acting as a key liaison between plant teams, corporate partners, and third-party vendors, you'll drive consistent application of sanitation standards that uphold food safety, quality, and associate safety. You'll support plant sanitation leaders, guide KPI tracking and audits, and identify risks while delivering data-driven corrective actions that strengthen performance and reinforce a strong food safety culture.

You'll serve as a sanitation subject matter expert, providing technical direction on cleaning systems, hygienic design, and sanitation processes such as CIP, COP, and manual methods. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Safety teams to optimize equipment design, support FSMA preventive controls, and advance sanitation best practices. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence strategy, standardize processes, and bring innovative solutions to sanitation and food safety programs across the organization.

What you need to be considered for the role

• A 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering or related field required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Six (6) or more years related experience required, preferably in a food manufacturing industry.
• Advanced knowledge of food safety, sanitation, sanitary design, and pest control.
• Experience in developing and maintaining quality and food safety programs (FSMA, GFSI, SQF).
• Strong foundational knowledge of sanitation systems, manufacturing environments, and engineering processes.
• Practical understanding of sanitary design concepts and food safety risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including Root Cause Analysis.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to train and coach.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and support cross-functional initiatives.
• Ability to work independently while escalating risks appropriately.
• SQF Practitioner/Certified Auditor.
• Preferred: Certified Sanitarian and PCQI strongly preferred.

Job Location

This position will require inter-plant travel up to 60% with some overnight.

About the Role

Grande is a leader in the industry, known for its commitment to quality and community. Our corporate headquarters are located in a state-of-the-art building, and we offer a range of benefits including low-cost onsite clinics, free fitness centers, and wellness reimbursement programs.

Benefits

• Low cost onsite clinics.
• Free onsite fitness center.
• Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
• Health and wellness reimbursement program.
• Associate cheese purchasing program.
• Two-year mentorship program.
• Relaxation rooms (based on location).
• Coffee and gelato bar (based on location).
• Paid Parental Leave.

Schedule

The greater Fond du Lac area (population 43,000) is easy to get around and roughly an hour drive to almost all major metros in the state (Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Cities/Green Bay). We've been rated “Top 100” in job growth among small U.S. metro areas. Additionally, our cost of living is 4% below the national average and you'll pay 21% less for housing, rent and property taxes compared to the rest of the country.

Qualifications

To apply, please visit our careers page at www.grande.com/careers.