Sanitation Manager

Date: Nov 3, 2026

Location: Adams, NY, US, 13605

Company: Great Lakes Cheese

Job Overview

The Sanitation manager will develop, implement, support and maintain procedures pertaining to sanitation, environmental monitoring, auditing, verification and validations in compliance with local, federal and industry regulations and certifications. The Sanitation manager will provide support for training and competency on associated programs. Additionally, the Sanitation manager will provide oversight to Sanitation Supervisors on execution of developed programs. 

The pay for this position is $74,800 - $93,500 annually.  All offers will be based on a candidate’s skills, prior relevant experience, applicable degrees and certifications, and internal equity. This range is specific to New York and may not be applicable to other locations.

Job Responsibilities

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in biology, food science or other related field or 7 years of progressive food sciences/industry experiences.   
  • 3 years or more of experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • 3 years or more of related sanitation experience in the Dairy/Food industry
  • Energetic, creative, self-directed manager with high level of integrity.
  • Strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning abilities and excellent analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
  • In depth understanding of sanitation and environmental programs
  • Ability to administer a proactive management approach.
  • Effective team building and demonstrated leadership skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond the routine issues.   
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Experience with thermal processing and/or industrial pasteurization.
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Related Science Degree.
  • 5 years of dairy and/or packaging experience.
  • SAP experience.
  • SQF certified.  
  • PCQI Certified.
  • HACCP Certification​.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Great Lakes Cheese strives for continued vendor diversity. Due to this, we will not respond to solicitations from search firms from our posted positions.


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