Sanitation Lead

Governance & Program Ownership

Deploy corporate Sanitation and EM standards at all Business Unit sites; ensure alignment with all requirements.
Maintain site risk profiles (product & material risks, equipment design risks, data reviews) and adjust program requirements accordingly.
Approve site-level deviations, risk assessments, and program changes (e.g., updated EM maps, SSOPs, chemical changes).

Identify and recommend capital expenditure needed to reduce site risk profile.

Environmental Monitoring (EM)

Ensure robust EM design and execution: sampling frequency, testing requirements, action/alert levels, aseptic technique, and chain-of-custody.
Own data review cadence: weekly/monthly trend analysis (heat maps, Pareto, recurrence tracking); identify hotspots and drive containment and eradication.
This includes KPI’s and program performance reviews.
Lead deviation management: root cause investigations, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), escalation, and effectiveness checks.

Sanitation Program & Validation

Oversee SSOP completeness and accuracy (equipment-specific cleaning steps, disassembly points, chemical concentrations, contact times).
Continuously improve the process to reduce waste, effort, and time while improving results.
Partner with Engineering on hygienic design and maintenance requirements.
Lead verification and changeover hygiene assessments for high-risk lines; verify cleaning and sanitation validations and implement environmental monitoring as applicable.

Auditing, Coaching & Competency

Conduct Site Improvement Program (SIP) audits covering SSOP adherence, EM plan execution, and hygienic discipline.
Coach and educate plant team members on technique, documentation, problem-solving, sampling techniques, and basic micro and sanitation understanding.
Facilitate knowledge sharing: best practices, playbooks, and lessons learned across plants and Business Units.

Micro Risk Assessment Program

Act as the Sanitation SME as a member of the BU Micro Risk Assessment Quad team.
Assess, define and validate C&S and EM requirements based on the MRA outputs.
Provide input on critical control points (CCPs), contamination risk zones, and mitigation strategies.

What we look for

• Minimum 6 years of experience in sanitation, quality, microbiology, or food safety with strong operational experience of GMP, sanitation, and environmental monitoring.
• Understanding of wet and dry cleaning /validation and verification processes to include COP, CIP, soil identification/chemical selection, dry clean methods.
• Able to collaborate with plant teams to develop validated and verifiable SSOP’s and effective environmental monitoring programs.
• Demonstrate proven critical thinking, people and team development skills, strategic aptitude, and independent leadership.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment with facilities, Sanitation vendors, regulatory agencies, and customers.
• Able to effectively organize, coordinate and execute strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including understanding of risk management and risk-based quality systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills – a proven team player who contributes to a result focused and motivating team environment.
• Highly Flexible and Adaptable. Able to work independently in a fast-paced multitasking environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility to travel (up to 40%).
• Must be able to work in manufacturing environments, including standing for extended periods and wearing required PPE.

Desirable Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand environmental regulations and their impact on the organization.
• Able to help develop and/or execute strategic plans to meet departmental and organizational goals while complying with regulatory and customer requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Workplace Type

Hybrid - 3 days a week in the office, 2 days a week from home

Our Values-Based Culture

We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.

Benefits

• Broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, providing sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs.
• Market-leading 401(k) program with a company match.
• Flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location).
• Inclusive fertility/adoption benefits.

Incentive Plans

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.