Hybrid Sanitation Manager 3rd Shift en Butterball Farms Inc

Description

Join a Mission That Matters – Enrich Lives with Butterball® Farms

At Butterball® Farms, we’re more than a world-class food manufacturer — we’re a company on a mission: to Enrich Lives. For over 60 years, we’ve proudly partnered with the world’s premier food brands to deliver innovative, value-added butter products. But our impact goes far beyond the food industry.

Recognized globally for our excellence and named one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies, we invest deeply in our people, our communities, and our future. From fostering innovation and personal growth to supporting local neighborhoods, we believe success starts with a strong, supportive workplace.

When you join Butterball® Farms, you’re joining a team that values growth, innovation, and making a difference — together.

What We Offer

At Butterball® Farms, we believe that when our people grow, our company grows. That’s why we’re proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your success — both on and off the job.

• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement Build your career in an environment that encourages development and internal promotion.
• Innovative & Inclusive Culture Join a workplace that celebrates innovation, continuous improvement, personal growth, and diversity.
• Shift Premiums Competitive pay with additional premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift positions.
• Paid Time Off Enjoy paid vacation and holidays to support work-life balance.
• 401(k) with Company Match Plan for your future with our generous retirement savings program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Continue your education with financial support for approved programs.
• Access to The Source Get connected to community resources, support services, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Confidential support for personal, family, or work-related issues.
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care, and Accident Insurance.

Job Summary

The Sanitation Manager (3rd Shift) is responsible for coordinating, leading, and overseeing all plant sanitation operations to ensure food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance. This role manages sanitation personnel, procedures, and practices, ensuring strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), FDA/USDA requirements, and company food safety programs.

The Sanitation Manager ensures all production equipment and facilities are properly cleaned, sanitized, and maintained to support safe, high-quality food production. This role also drives continuous improvement in sanitation programs and provides leadership, training, and performance management for the sanitation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the 3rd shift sanitation team, ensuring cleaning and sanitation activities meet food safety and quality standards.
• Lead the development, implementation, review, and maintenance of Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS).
• Conduct sanitation audits, risk assessments, and microbial monitoring; implement corrective actions and verify completion.
• Oversee and enhance the Environmental Monitoring Program (EMP) and lead resolution of microbial events.
• Maintain strict compliance with cGMPs, HACCP, FDA/USDA, SQF, and other applicable food safety regulations.
• Manage chemical usage, cleaning supplies, sanitation tools, and consumable inventory through CMMS.
• Train, coach, and develop sanitation staff to ensure compliance, safety, and job proficiency.
• Prepare and manage the sanitation department’s annual budget.
• Lead cross-functional meetings related to sanitation, food safety, and quality.
• Support regulatory and third-party audits; compile reports on inspections, violations, and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and elevate sanitation practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

 Skills

• Proven leadership and team management skills; ability to motivate and develop employees. 
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of sanitation chemicals, cleaning equipment, and safety protocols.
• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively across shifts and with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in CMMS or similar systems for sanitation scheduling/inventory management.

Requirements

We believe a successful sanitation manager will have the following qualifications:

Education / Certificates / Licenses / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or related field required; equivalent experience in lieu of education will be accepted.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in food manufacturing and sanitation.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience supervising sanitation employees/programs.
• Clean-In-Place (CIP) or Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) experience strongly preferred.
• Third shift experience strongly preferred.
• Workplace safety and HAZMAT/chemical safety training and experience required, including PPE and LOTO.
• Experience in corrective actions, root cause analysis, cGMPs, and audit readiness required.
• HACCP Certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance principles and control measures in FDA/USDA regulated industries.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered on an individual basis.

Essential Physical Requirements

(This role requires the following physical activities)

Continuous (67–100% of the time):

• Seeing
• Standing (up to 8+ hours per shift)
• Reaching
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Repetitive hand motions
• Eye-hand coordination
• Working at a consistent pace for extended periods
• Reading and understanding work instructions

Frequent (33–66% of the time):

• Walking
• Talking
• Hearing
• Grasping
• Bending at the waist
• Twisting upper body
• Climbing stairs
• Problem-solving and interpreting instructions
• Using general math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

Occasional (Up to 33% of the time):

• Stooping
• Crouching
• Pushing
• Kneeling
• Additional reaching
• Driving (if applicable)

Physical Effort

• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 10 lbs (sedentary)
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 lbs (medium)
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 20 lbs (light)
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 100 lbs (heavy) or more (very heavy)

Working Environment

This position is located in a production/processing environment, which may involve:

• Cold temperatures ranging from 45°F with occasional exposure to freezer environments as low as -10°F
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Standing and working on concrete floors for extended periods
• Fast-paced, physically demanding tasks in a team-oriented setting
• Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety protocols

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Butterball Farms, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA).