Sanitation Program Manager

Company: Kellanova
Location: Terrace Park
Posted on: January 22, 2026

Job Description:

Sanitation Program Manager at Kellanova summary: Lead and manage a 24/7 plant sanitation team at Kellanova’s Cincinnati facility, developing and executing sanitation programs to ensure food safety and regulatory compliance. Oversee sanitation budgeting, risk assessments, corrective actions, validation testing, and coordination with regulatory requirements while supervising salaried and hourly staff. Require extensive plant sanitation/food safety experience, people management skills, and familiarity with HACCP/PCQI/SQF, SAP, and sanitation software; union experience and pest control certifications are a plus. As the Sanitation Program Manager at Kellanova’s Cincinnati, OH, facility you will drive the daily core sanitation activities while leading a team of salaried and hourly individuals. Our sanitation team are big believers in proactive leadership, we aim to plan out our sanitation processes and actively communicate to execute them in order to achieve the highest level of sanitation possible. Making the best snacks in the world would not be possible without a world-class sanitation program. A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing People Management – You will lead a team of salaried/hourly associates that will have responsibilities around sanitation in a 24/7 operation. We want you to utilize people leadership and influential skills to develop, inspire, and energize your team towards a high standard of performance and self-accountability to drive results. Analytical Yet Experienced – As a seasoned professional you’ll evaluate facility sanitary conditions, assessing risk based on food safety and public health principles, prioritizing corrective actions, and verifying sanitation activities and validation testing. Overall Direction – As the Sanitation Manager you’ll be setting the overall direction of plant sanitation programs. While working with local, state and federal regulations, our plant’s sanitation success is in your hands. Setting the Budget – The management of the sanitation budget is important, that’s where you come in. Managing the dollars that go into sanitation activities along with any contracted programs will be in your wheelhouse. We’re Looking for Someone With High School Diploma and extensive experience in plant quality/food safety/sanitation. Frequently demonstrated experience in sanitation and food safety. Knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Previous people management experience and union experience a bonus. SAP experience and Kleanz software knowledge preferred. HACCP, PCQI and/or SQF certifications a plus. Pest Control certification(s) and monitoring experience a plus. Compensation The annual salary range is $100,500 - $131,880, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available. What’s Next After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@kellanova.com Get to Know Us We’ve always been driven to unleash the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our iconic, world-class brands at Kellanova include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others. Mars, Incorporated has acquired Kellanova in a transaction that brings together iconic brands, storied legacies and outstanding capabilities with a view to shape the future of snacking. You can learn more here , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process. Let’s shape the future of snacking. Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here . Keywords: sanitation manager, food safety, HACCP, SQF, plant sanitation, validation testing, sanitation budget, team leadership, SAP, pest control

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