Senior Manager, Sanitation

About See's Candies

'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service. See's is a leader in the confectionary industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA.

We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about providing great customer service.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this position is to manage and lead the Sanitation Department operations to maintain all manufacturing, packing, and distribution center facilities in a clean and food-safe condition at all times. This position oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of sanitation programs to meet company standards, as well as Federal FDA, state, and local regulatory requirements, including management of our integrated pest management program.

Responsible for Department safety, food safety, quality, budgeting, purchasing, cost control, water use reduction, and all aspects of personnel management in accordance with the union contract.

This position requires approximately 50% travel and may be based in either San Francisco or Los Angeles.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $98,000K - $122,000K per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Oversee, to ensure that the Sanitation and Operations staff perform all sanitation activities in a way that maximizes efficiency, productivity, and safety of all Sanitation and Operations employees while fostering a team environment. Manage and supervise in accordance with the Union contract.
• Provide leadership, training, and supervision to ensure all Sanitation activities are carried out safely and in accordance with See’s safety policies, procedures, and safe work rules. Ensure all safety incidents and near misses are reported and investigated to improve safety. Participate in daily/weekly/monthly safety activities and meetings.
• Provide leadership and strategy by developing and executing a multi-site sanitation strategy aligned with corporate food safety, quality, and sustainability goals. Coach and mentor sanitation managers and supervisors across all five facilities, fostering consistency, accountability, and a culture of excellence. Partner with corporate and facility leadership to align sanitation metrics with overall business objectives.
• Foster a culture of operational execution by standardizing sanitation processes, SSOPs, cleaning efficacy validation, and training programs across all facilities. Oversee day-to-day sanitation performance, ensuring execution to regulatory (FDA, EPA, OSHA) and 3rd party audit standards. Identify and deploy best-in-class equipment, automation, and sanitization and chemical programs that enhance effectiveness and reduce costs.
• Lead focused on compliance and safety by ensuring all facilities always maintain audit readiness, passing internal and external audits with zero major findings: lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for any sanitation-related food safety or quality deviation—champion safety-first practices in washdowns, cleaning, and chemical handling processes.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts by establishing site-level and enterprise-wide KPIs to track sanitation performance and identify improvement opportunities. Lead cross-site projects that enhance water conservation, chemical optimization, and waste reduction—spearhead benchmarking and adoption of emerging sanitation technologies.
• Manage collaboration and Influence by partnering closely with FSQA, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, and Supply Chain leaders to ensure sanitation supports production excellence. Act as the subject matter expert representing sanitation in executive reviews, audits, and customer meetings.
• Ensure the sanitation department is accountable for achieving the water…