Site Manager/Sanitation

The Sanitation Site Manager is responsible for overseeing sanitation processes and 
managing team members within the manufacturing facility. With a strong emphasis on 
safety, this individual must ensure that all equipment and surfaces in their area are 
maintained in compliance with FDA/USDA regulations. Site Manager is accountable for the 
overall tracking and verification of new associates training and delivering ongoing 
performance feedback to direct reports. This position requires a seasoned Sanitation 
Leader who is adept at leading a team of associates towards the achievement of shared 
objectives

Pay Range: $65,000-$77,000 Annually

Benefits:

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.  For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2025 Employee Benefits | Staff and Management Team Members

Responsibilities

Required: 4+ years of experience in the Food Processing industry or another heavy industry 
field
POSITION REQUIREMENT(S): 
Required: Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be legally employable in the United States, 
and project a professional appearance and attitude. 
Bi-lingual is a plus (English/Spanish

The Site Manager is accountable for the daily management of operations, which 
includes supervising and directing the sanitation crew, managing the budget, and 
verifying all weekly tasks and/or jobs are verified and signed off on by customers. 
Key responsibilities encompass:
o Formulate, develop, and execute strategies for operational management to 
fulfill performance, safety, timeliness, and budgetary requirements.
o Oversee and regulate site expenditures within approved budgets.
o Manage site utilization of labor, supplies, and chemicals to ensure 
adherence to P&L standards.
o Assess and document sanitation processes for potential cost savings, citing 
specific areas, dollar amounts, and/or percentages to substantiate 
recommendations, which will be relied upon by the Site Manager’s superiors.
o Monitor, measure, and report on operational issues, opportunities, 
improvement plans, and achievements within agreed formats and timelines.
o Engage in daily communication with Operations Management to report 
accidents, downtime, damage, and other critical plant issues.
o Maintain daily communication with Operations management regarding items 
such as nightly logs, payroll, chemical and supply orders, timesheets, etc.
o Conduct weekly internal safety audits on staff and equipment to ensure a 
safe work environment for team members.
• Establish, monitor, motivate, and track specific goals for the sanitation crew 
concerning safety, cleanliness, and punctuality.
• Manage and develop direct reporting staff, including, but not limited to, 
interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, motivating, evaluating, setting, and adjusting 
pay rates and work hours, addressing team member complaints and grievances, 
disciplining team members, and planning and directing their work.
• Ensure compliance with all internal company procedures and policies, including 
those related to Equipment Services, Human Resources, Accounting, IT, and 
general customer service.
• Comply with the guidelines outlined in the ABM team member handbook, safety 
presentation and cleaning procedures.
• Site Manager will oversee the implementation of training programs, including safety 
training and FSTP (Food Safety Training Program) initiatives.
• Coordinate responses to any governmental or customer deficiencies.
• Report and investigate all accidents.
• Monitor the treatment of injured team members and assist workers' compensation 
in providing restricted duty work.
• Serve as a liaison with the company's customers.
• Attend sanitation meetings (e.g., production, USDA, audits, etc.) on behalf of the 
company with customers.
• Communicate customer responsibilities required for sanitation of the facility (e.g., 
maintenance needs, water pressure/temperature, customer-provided supplies, 
etc.).
• Submit corrective action procedures to customers when necessary to address 
issues.
• Follow up with customers to ensure that problems are resolved to their satisfaction.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by ABM’s Operations Management Team.
• Safety awareness and attention to detail is mandator. 
• You must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be able to lift 15 lbs. to 50 lbs.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft applications.
• Must be knowledgeable of all sanitation jobs in the facility.
• Work cooperatively and oversee team members to ensure all 7 steps of sanitation 
procedures are followed.
• Frequently lift hoses, equipment, and chemical containers, etc.
• Wear employer-specified personal protective equipment (“PPE”) such as gloves, 
face shield, eye goggles, aprons, boots, safety glasses, etc.
• Exposure to chemicals (with PPE required for the task).
• All night standing, lifting, and crouching for periods at a time.
• Verify team members are performing all tasks to comply with all safety regulations. 
• Use Lock-out tag-out (“LOTO”).
• Ability to work in extreme temperature fluctuations.
• Must work scheduled shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Be willing to work in all environmental conditions that exist in food processing plants 
(hot, cold, loud and wet).
• Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and represent the 
company in a professional manner to our customers, prospective customers, 
managers and employees.

Qualifications

Accountable for ensuring that the sanitation team members are sufficiently staffed, 
trained, and equipped with the necessary tools and personal protective equipment 
to perform their duties safely and effectively.
• Ensure that all mandated safety procedures are conveyed to, and comprehended 
by, the team assigned to his/her oversight.
• Conduct inspections of the equipment that is cleaned and sanitized by the crew 
under his/her supervision. These inspections will take place before, during, and 
after the sanitation process.
• Review and approve the reporting and departure times of the crew assigned to 
his/her supervision.
• Responsible for making reports, talking with customers, and working with 
government officials.
• Must be organized and maintain comprehensive records of sanitation processes, 
deficiencies, employee training, and related matters.
• May be required to undertake the responsibilities of a sanitation team member.
• Administer Lock Out Tag Out procedures to secure facility equipment during the 
sanitation process.
• At times, you may be tasked with operating specialized equipment such as forklifts 
or scissor lifts (upon receiving appropriate training).
• Other duties or special projects as assigned.
• Shifts may vary depending on location.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and workspace in a designated area of the plant.
• Must be willing to work with a sense of urgency.
• Seven steps of sanitation- Capable of following and teaching all the steps of the 
sanitation process.
• Safety - Understanding and compliance with all the safety policies covered during 
training.
• Chemicals- Understanding of chemical types, labeling, PPE and warnings regarding
mixing chemicals.
• Attendance- Dependability in both: arriving and completing the work shift and 
compliance with attendance polic