Sanitation Site Manager - Medley, FL

About the role

At Ecowize North America, we go beyond cleaning food production facilities — we safeguard public health and drive operational excellence. As part of our team, you’ll join a mission-driven organization committed to food safety, innovation, and people development. If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and make a measurable difference, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead People
• Build and develop a high-performing sanitation team committed to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard sanitation team members.
• Conduct new employee orientation and job-specific training.
• Provide training, coaching, mentoring, and ongoing employee development.
• Conduct performance evaluations and regular coaching sessions.
• Manage employee relations, attendance, scheduling, labor utilization, and overtime.
• Foster an engaged, accountable, and respectful team culture.
• Develop future supervisors and site leaders through succession planning.
• Manage Processes & Procedures
• Ensure sanitation activities are executed consistently and in compliance with Ecowize standards, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Execute the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Ensure compliance with all established processes & procedures including: 10 Steps of Sanitation/SSOPs, GMPs, Safe Work Practices, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication (HAZCOM), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Maintain chemical handling and dilution procedures.
• Lead incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Manage Business Systems
• Leverage Ecowize technology platforms and operating systems to effectively manage daily operations and compliance.
• Utilize eQMS 2.0 to manage quality documentation and corrective actions.
• Maintain employee records and workforce management through Rippling.
• Assign and monitor employee training using the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Utilize Google Workspace for communication, scheduling, reporting, and document management.
• Complete accurate documentation including; Daily sanitation reports, Payroll/Labor reporting, Training records, Chemical inventory/ titration records, CAPA.
• Monitor labor hours, productivity, and operating costs while meeting budget expectations.
• Build & Maintain Relationships
• Serve as Ecowize's primary onsite representative by developing trusted partnerships with key customer points of contact including food safety/quality, maintenance and operations teams, regulatory officials (USDA), 3rd party auditors (SQF, BRCGS), and internal support teams (Finance, HR, IT, OPEX).
• The Site Manager will:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for daily sanitation operations.
• Conduct routine customer meetings.
• Communicate sanitation performance and operational updates.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Cook up special projects, shutdowns, and additional sanitation work.
• Support regulatory inspections and third-party audits.
• Build long-term customer partnerships through consistent operational excellence.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience within food manufacturing, sanitation or food production operations.
• Experience leading sanitation teams in USDA and/or FDA regulated facilities.
• Strong knowledge of: SSOPs, GMPs, Allergen Controls USDA/FDA regulations, GFSI Standards (SQF/BRCGS)
• Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hazard Communication (HAZCOM), PPE requirements, and chemical safety.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred or required based on customer needs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and digital business systems.
• Experience with labor management, corrective action planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field (sanitation, food science, engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience within food manufacturing, sanitation or food production operations.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Technical: Knowledge of sanitation practices, SSOPs, GMPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and digital business systems.

Skills

• Leadership
• Team Building
• Training
• Performance Management
• Process Improvement
• Customer Service
• Regulatory Compliance
• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Professional development support
• Retail retirement plan options

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Day, night, or overnight shifts (varies by site); weekdays and weekends as required.