Sanitation Manager, Manufacturing Dairy Plant- Valdosta, GA
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Manager, Quality Engineering
Sanitation Manager, Manufacturing Dairy Plant
- Valdosta, GA
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- Valdosta, GA role base pay range is $84,000.00/yr - $/yr.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sanitation Manager to join our team at our dairy plant in Valdosta, GA. Responsibilities include managing sanitation accounts, supervising plant cleaning, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards, maintaining cleaning schedules and chemicals, overseeing daily workloads, coordinating schedules, validating CIP/COP activities, training, supporting HAZWOPER/HAZMAT, monitoring pest control, and maintaining compliance with CGMP and NPMA.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and manage sanitation accounts to budget.
- Supervise cleaning of plant and equipment to meet GMP guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with all company and regulatory standards (e.g., HACCP).
- Maintain plant cleaning schedules and sanitation chemicals supply.
- Ensure proper use of cleaning agents and compliance with MSDS requirements.
- Work with chemical suppliers to continuously improve sanitation operations.
- Oversee daily workloads of Sanitation Specialists and the MSS Coordinator.
- Prioritize Sanitation Program elements and identify resources.
- Coordinate cleaning schedules and maintain sanitation records.
- Oversee and validate all CIP/COP activities.
- Develop and conduct chemical and sanitation equipment training.
- Ensure all associates are properly trained in sanitation activities.
- Support the HAZWOPER/HAZMAT team as part of the PSM program.
- Monitor and supervise all plant and cooler pest control activities.
- Ensure compliance with CGMP and NPMA standards.
- Train pest management associates in food safety requirements.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Support plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs.
- Identify and address improvement opportunities.
- Promote continuous learning and adaptability.
- Hire, train, and mentor associates.
- Assign duties and provide recognition.
- Ensure diversity awareness and create equitable opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Support company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity.
- Utilize and support the Open Door Policy.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field (Science, Biology, Agricultural, or Sanitation) or 5 years of sanitation experience in a food processing facility.
- 1 year of supervisory experience in manufacturing or food production facility.
- Experience and knowledge of ATP swabbing program.
- Working knowledge of Food Safety Audits such as BRC, SQF, FSSC.
- Lean / Continuous Improvement certifications (e.g., SQF Practitioner).
- Experience in dairy manufacturing plant.
- Knowledge and experience with food safety audits and continuous improvement programs.
- Competitive base pay and performance-based bonus awards.
- 401(k) match, stock purchase plan.
- Paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, and multiple health benefits.
- Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U).
- Other benefits subject to change.
Location:
5200 Inner Perimeter Rd, Valdosta, GA , United States. The position is part-time, mid‑senior level, and in the management and manufacturing function under Walmart.
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