Job Description

3rd Shift Sanitation Manager

Food Manufacturing | Western New York Area

Confidential Search

If you know how to run a sanitation operation the right way — not just check boxes, but actually lead a team, drive standards, and keep a facility audit-ready at all times — this is the kind of role that puts you in a position to make a real impact.

We’re partnered with a stable, growing food manufacturer in the Western New York area looking for a hands-on Sanitation Manager on 3rd shift. This is a leadership seat where you’re not buried behind a desk — you’re owning the floor, the team, and the results.

This company takes pride in doing things right — strong structure, clear expectations, and leadership that supports their people. They’re looking for someone who can step in, take control of sanitation operations, and elevate performance.

What you’ll own:

• Full oversight of sanitation and shift operations on 3rd shift

• Leading, developing, and holding a team accountable to high standards

• Keeping the facility audit-ready across GMP, HACCP, USDA, and FDA

• Driving KPIs tied to safety, quality, efficiency, and yield

• Coordinating closely with production, maintenance, and quality

• Identifying gaps, solving problems, and improving processes• Managing reporting, scheduling, and shift execution

What makes someone successful here:

• You’ve led sanitation or production teams in food manufacturing

• You understand regulated environments and don’t cut corners

• You’re respected on the floor — not just by title, but by how you lead

• You’re comfortable making decisions and owning outcomes

• You can balance urgency with structure in a fast-paced plant

Nice to have:

• USDA / FDA experience

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

What’s in it for you:

• $85,000 – $95,000 base

• Strong benefits + 401(k) match

• Stable company with long-term growth

• Opportunity to step into a visible leadership role and make an impact

Work environment:

Fast-paced, high-volume food production. Cold, wet conditions at times — this is a leadership role for someone who is comfortable being on the floor and in it with their team.

For confidential consideration, send your resume to: hillary.cooley@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.