Sanitation Program Leader – U.S. Operations 

Location: Multi-State (Requires regular travel across U.S. facilities in Indianapolis , Tennessee and Texas ) 

An Opportunity you Do-Nut want to miss! 

To become the world’s greatest baker, we need the world’s greatest team members 

Summary:

We are seeking a driven, results-oriented Corporate Sanitation Program Leader to oversee and elevate sanitation programs across all U.S. manufacturing facilities. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, embraces challenges, and has the passion to go above and beyond to ensure our facilities exceed food safety and sanitation standards. You will play a critical role in shaping our sanitation culture, developing our Site Sanitation Leaders, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across multiple plants. 

The right candidate has a continuous improvement mindset, Lean Six Sigma training, data-driven decision-making skills, and the willingness to travel extensively, long hours, weekends, and across different shifts as business needs require. 

What FGF Offers: 

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, and unleashing your potential. 
• Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental, and flexible options at competitive premiums. 
• 401 (k) matching program
• Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement 

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide strong leadership, direction, training and coaching to Site Sanitation Leaders and Teams across all U.S. facilities. 
• Develop and enforce world-class sanitation standards ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, BRC, FDA, OSHA, and company-specific requirements. 
• Lead with a 'let’s get it done' mentality, fostering accountability, ownership, and high performance within sanitation teams. 
• Be an influential leader who drives solutions to not only be implemented but also sustained and thrive across the organization. 
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean Six Sigma tools and CI methodologies to eliminate waste, optimize processes, and improve sanitation efficiency. 
• Utilize data-driven insights, KPIs, and CI tools (Power BI, Excel, dashboards, etc.) to track sanitation effectiveness, identify trends, and implement corrective actions. 
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Maintenance, Business Transformation, etc.) to drive sanitation excellence and ensure alignment with overall business objectives. 
• Oversee the proper use of sanitation chemicals, monitoring concentration and application in compliance with supplier specifications and regulatory standards. 
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation documentation and records. 
• Lead, train, and develop future leaders within the sanitation function, creating a bench of capable, motivated talent across facilities. 
• Conduct internal audits, pre-inspections, and external customer/regulatory inspections, always ensuring readiness. 
• Initiate, lead, and close capital expenditure (Cap-Ex) projects end-to-end for process improvements grounded in data and facts. 
• Travel regularly across U.S. facilities (up to 40-60% travel required) to monitor performance, provide guidance, and standardize best practices. 
• Ensure all sanitation activities are carried out with a strong focus on health & safety, food safety, and environmental sustainability. 
• Serve as a change agent to transform sanitation practice, culture, instilling pride, discipline, and continuous improvement mindset in teams. 
• Perform other high-impact responsibilities as required to achieve company objectives. 

Required Skills & Experience :

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in sanitation management within the food manufacturing/bakery industry. 
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher required). 
• Proven track record of leading multi-site sanitation teams in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment. 
• Strong continuous improvement mindset with the ability to analyze processes, identify opportunities, and implement sustainable improvements. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Power BI, and CI/digital reporting tools for data analysis and performance tracking. 
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team-building skills with the ability to motivate, influence, and drive accountability at all levels. 
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with a focus on execution and results. 
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, BRC, FDA OSHA, and other regulatory standards. 
• Flexible and willing to work long hours, weekends, and varying shifts as needed to support plant operations. 
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently across multiple states (up to 60%). 
• Post-secondary education in Food Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered. 

• What is the recipe for a great career at FGF? 

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! FGF is a leading North American bakery company with facilities across the USA and Canada with a specialized focus across all key bakery categories, including naan, muffins, croissants, donuts, cakes, artisan breads, and flatbreads.  

As an innovative company that is continually growing, there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages all our Team Members to use their creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.  

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