What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitation Manager position at ABM US?
POSITION TITLE: SANITATION MANAGER
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Compensation: $45,500 - $84,500 Annually
Benefits: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2025 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management. The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for monitoring and ensuring proper sanitation throughout the facility and meets all regulatory requirements. Recommends improvements in manufacturing methods and sanitation practices to management.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/MAJOR DUTIES
- Plans, manages and directs plant sanitation procedures, programs and regulatory requirements ensuring all plant equipment is clean and safe for production. Ensures compliance with all standard operating procedures and Facility Work Rules. (AIB, BRC, FDA, etc.)
- Develops operating policies and procedures for Sanitation as necessary.
- Oversees the tailoring and documenting of plant procedures related to approved cleaning chemicals and Master Cleaning Schedules.
- Ensures compliance with all Company policies and procedures (EEOC, Sexual Harassment, Safety, etc.). Position is responsible for ensuring staff is fully trained in and operates within the parameters of the facility’s Sanitation Program with regards to site and product security.
- Mentors and motivates associates, providing training and development to optimize their performance and personal growth.
- Communicates performance standards to associates, recognizing and rewarding individual and team accomplishments and counseling performance problems. Ensures all associates have the resources and capabilities to effectively accomplish their responsibilities.
- Monitors microbiological reports from the plant to determine whether cleaning procedures are being followed. Implements corrective action as necessary.
- Participates in regular meetings with plant management to discuss quality and sanitation improvements. Facilitates problem resolution related to sanitation and quality issues.
- Develops, maintains and reports required operational information to management.
- Ensures that all GMP and Safety standards are in compliance and documentation of records maintained per company policy.
- Participates in weekly GMP, sanitation and safety inspections throughout the production departments and corrects, or issues work orders to correct, any identified deficiencies.
- Follows up on work orders, with the appropriate employees to ensure expeditious performance of the requested work.
- Keeps abreast of latest manufacturing technologies, systems, and sanitation practices.
- Maintain all customer contract specifications and responds to customer issues as require
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/REQUIREMENTS
LICENSE - Required to possess AND maintain a valid license to operate forklift.
MOBILITY - Physically capable of unimpeded movement to all areas of plant. Able to climb fixed and portable ladders. Able to crawl under and climb onto machinery and equipment. Able to enter and exit confined spaces.
SENSORY - Ability to distinguish color coded equipment. Vision enough to distinguish operating lights and panels on machinery and equipment. Must be able to hear and identify audible alarm system. Must be able to hear and identify normal and abnormal equipment operating sounds. Ability to work in 100 degree environment.
COMMUNICATION - Speech and hearing abilities that allow the individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English (in person and via telephone) and/or other language, if required. Ability to generate written communication. Ability to read and review written communication.
OTHER - Ability to read, comprehend and practice necessary safety procedures, signs, etc. Must have ability to wear/use approved applicable safety equipment, as needed. Ability to research, ascertain, develop implement and monitor required policies and procedures.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE
Three (3) or more years' experience in plant sanitation. Demonstrated knowledge in pest control and other required governmental standards
DESIRED EDUCATION
High School diploma or equivalency. AIB certification program.
Completion of formal management skills training program is preferred.
About Us
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of facility services and solutions. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services and forward-looking performance solutions that improve the spaces and places that matter most. From curbside to rooftop, ABM’s comprehensive services include janitorial, engineering, parking, electrical and lighting, energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, HVAC and mechanical, landscape and turf, and mission critical solutions. ABM serves a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to universities, airports, hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and distribution centers, entertainment venues and more. Founded in 1909, ABM serves over 20,000 clients, with annualized revenue approaching $8 billion and more than 100,000 team members in 350 offices throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and other international locations. For more information, visit www.abm.com.
Salary : $45,500 - $84,500
