Sanitation Lead

About the role

The Sanitation Lead role is based at Kerry's Commerce manufacturing facility in California. This role is part of the Taste Division, which produces liquid and powder flavors and extracts used in various food and beverage products.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate sanitation activities across the facility to ensure food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee cleaning and sanitation of production equipment, processing areas, and facility infrastructure.
• Conduct sanitation verification activities, including inspections, ATP testing, and corrective actions.
• Manage the site's sanitation programs, SSOPs, training, and Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Support customer, regulatory, and third-party audits while maintaining accurate sanitation records.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement and strengthen food safety performance.

Requirements

• Ace or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Food Manufacturing Sanitation Certification.
• 3+ years of experience in food manufacturing sanitation, quality, production, or related operations.
• Working knowledge of sanitation programs, ATP testing, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen controls, and food safety requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Experience with SQF, BRC, FDA, USDA, or GFSI food safety programs.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using Intelex or similar compliance management systems.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Food Manufacturing Sanitation Certification.
• 3+ years of experience in food manufacturing sanitation, quality, production, or related operations.
• Working knowledge of sanitation programs, ATP testing, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen controls, and food safety requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Experience with SQF, BRC, FDA, USDA, or GFSI food safety programs.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using Intelex or similar compliance management systems.

Skills

• Leadership and team coordination skills.
• Sanitation program management.
• ATP testing and GMPs.
• SSOPs and allergen controls.
• Food safety requirements.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Compliance management systems (e.g., Intelex).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employee and company contributions.
• Employee Share Plan.
• Life, disability, and accident insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00 per hour. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role.

Schedule

This role is full-time.

Application Instructions

Kerry does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Kerry will not pay fees to any third party agency or individual for candidates referred through such agencies or individuals.