Quick Snapshot
Pay: $20–$25/hour Based on Experience
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 5:00 PM–1:30 AM
Location: Gaylord, MI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Experienced
Work Environment: Food Manufacturing | Sanitation Leadership | Quality Assurance
Industry: Food Manufacturing | Sanitation Operations
Lead Sanitation. Protect Food Safety. Build a Stronger Team.
Ambient Recruiting is partnering with a manufacturing company in Gaylord to hire an experienced and detail-oriented Sanitation Manager. In this role, you'll oversee sanitation operations, lead sanitation staff, and help ensure the facility maintains high standards for food safety, cleanliness, quality, and regulatory compliance.
This is a great opportunity for a strong leader with sanitation, food safety, QA, or manufacturing experience who enjoys hands-on supervision and takes pride in maintaining high standards in a fast-paced production environment.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Sanitation Manager, you'll:
- Oversee and manage sanitation staff and daily sanitation operations
- Schedule sanitation team members to ensure proper coverage
- Conduct sanitation audits to verify cleaning effectiveness and production readiness
- Ensure sanitation staff follow safety procedures and proper PPE requirements
- Monitor chemical usage, concentrations, and sanitation process temperatures
- Verify ATP and allergen swab testing is completed and meets required standards after CIP cycles
- Develop, maintain, and update the Master Sanitation Schedule
- Complete daily sanitation reports and required documentation
- Support QA and Production teams with cleaning procedures and production changeovers
- Maintain sanitation tools, equipment, and supplies
- Assist in developing and improving cleaning procedures and sanitation programs
- Identify and report sanitation or quality issues to QA and leadership
- Provide training, coaching, and employee development support
- Assist with troubleshooting sanitation and QA-related issues
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the QA Manager or Operations leadership
What We're Looking For
Successful candidates typically have:
- Previous sanitation, QA, or food manufacturing leadership experience preferred
- Strong understanding of sanitation procedures, food safety, and GMPs
- Ability to effectively manage and schedule a team
- Knowledge of chemical handling, concentrations, and cleaning procedures
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with QA, Production, and Operations teams
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to train, coach, and support employees
- Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ATP testing
- Familiarity with allergen control practices
- Previous experience working with CIP processes
- Experience developing or maintaining sanitation programs
- Previous supervisory or management experience
- Food manufacturing experience
Benefits May Include
Benefits offered by our client may include:
- Competitive pay of $20–$25/hour based on experience
- Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule
- Stable employment in an established manufacturing environment
- Leadership and professional development opportunities
- Hands-on role with both supervisory and technical responsibilities
- Opportunities to improve sanitation systems and processes
- Collaboration with QA and Production leadership
- Opportunities for long-term career growth in food manufacturing operations
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Leadership role with a direct impact on food safety and plant sanitation
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Consistent Monday–Friday schedule
- Hands-on position combining team leadership and technical responsibilities
- Opportunity to improve and develop sanitation systems and processes
- Work closely with QA, Production, and Operations leadership
- Build valuable leadership experience in food manufacturing
- Make a meaningful impact on workplace safety, cleanliness, and product quality
Real Talk
This role operates in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment where cleanliness, food safety, and compliance are critical. You'll work in production areas that may involve exposure to cleaning chemicals, wet environments, temperature changes, and physical activity including standing, walking, and occasional lifting.
Strong attention to detail, accountability, organization, and the ability to lead by example are essential for success. You'll need to be comfortable supervising employees, addressing sanitation concerns, following strict procedures, and maintaining high standards throughout the facility.
Why Ambient Recruiting?
Ambient Recruiting, formerly PMP Personnel Services, has been connecting talented people with great employers throughout Northern Michigan for more than 30 years. While our name has evolved, our mission remains the same: helping people find careers where they can succeed.
When you apply with Ambient Recruiting, you're gaining access to opportunities with some of Northern Michigan's best employers. Our recruiters take the time to understand your skills, experience, schedule preferences, career goals, and workplace preferences so we can connect you with positions that truly fit.
With access to a wide network of employers across Northern Michigan, one application opens the door to far more than a single position. Whether you're looking for your next leadership opportunity or ready to advance your career in food manufacturing, our team is committed to helping you find the right fit.
One application. Multiple opportunities. A recruiting team invested in your success.
Apply Today
Ready to take the next step in your sanitation and food manufacturing leadership career?
Apply today with Ambient Recruiting and let our recruiting team connect you with this Sanitation Manager opportunity and other career opportunities throughout Northern Michigan.
We look forward to helping you find a position where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact every day.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
