Sanitation Manager

Double Good’s mission is to create joy. We create joy with our delectable and award-winning popcorn. We create joy with our easy-to-use fundraising platform that raises a meaningful amount of money for youth sports and activities, empowering kids to pursue their dreams. We create joy through our Kids Foundation which hosts Double Good Days events across the country to bring all-ability fun to children with special needs and their families. 

As featured on the Today Show, Double Good is not just about the product; we have a strong social mission.

In recent years, Double Good has seen 40% year over year growth, and we’re excited about our future! We’re excited about the possibility of you joining our mission. We are looking for a Sanitation Manager to join our growing operations team. The Sanitation Manager will be responsible for overseeing all sanitation activities within our food manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of sanitation practices in the food industry, and a proactive approach to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene.

Location - this role is based out of Burr Ridge production facility 5 days/week. It may also require occasional travel to our Elmhurst shipping facility. 

About the role: 

• Develop and implement sanitation policies and procedures in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements 
• Manage and supervise sanitation staff, including hiring, training, scheduling and performance management
• Coordinate with internal and external sanitation partners to ensure the highest level of equipment and facility cleanliness for both Elmhurst and Burr Ridge facilities
• Develop and adhere to annual sanitation budgets for both materials and contracts
• Assess and manage a Master Sanitation Program, including SSOPs, a master sanitation schedule, SDS binder and chemical/supply ordering and management
• Develop tools and processes to validate effective cleaning and sanitation procedures are in place, including supporting documentation
• Communicate routinely with other departments to support overall facility success
• Being a self-starter to lead the corrective action process when sanitation or safety concerns arise
• Build on your technical knowledge to teach and train on good sanitation and safety practices and GMPs 

Experience and skills we value: 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Challenging processes to continuously improve efficiency, effectiveness and costs 
• Troubleshooting  sanitation issues while adhering to safety and quality standards
• Driving teams to perform at their highest potential through coaching and support
• 3+ years sanitation management or related experience. Strong management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team. 
• Demonstrated ability to overcome challenges and execute at a high level 
• H.S. diploma or other relevant work experience
• Experience with industrial sanitation chemical and safety programs

Nice to have or you’ll learn: 

• Bilingual
• Experience in food or beverage manufacturing 
• OSHA General Industry Certifications or training
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

We’re on a mission to create more joy in people’s lives, and that includes our internal employees. We create a place people love to be a part of, where people can discover and practice their unique skill sets, a place where they can contribute and do their best work. We do this by offering our employees: 

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account
• 401k with 4% Company Match
• Generous PTO
• 11 Holidays in the year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all employees 24/7
• Company sponsored disability and life insurance 
• Monthly Popcorn Allowance (yup, free popcorn)
• Volunteer opportunities with charity partners and the Double Good Kids Foundation
• Company events ( Ice Cream Trucks, Summer Shindig, Holiday Party)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We embrace the uniqueness in everyone, and we encourage each person to be their true selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, gender identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are.