Sanitation Program Coordinator

Location:

South Bay, FL, US

Req ID: 41636

Date: Jul 22, 2026

Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America’s first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table. We are America’s first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane. Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida.

OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for developing, managing and leading the Sanitation program to maintain overall cleanliness of the Distribution Center and compliance with FDA and SQF regulations. 

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, manage and lead the Master Sanitation (MS) program to ensure compliance with customer expectations, SQF requirements, and government regulations
Conduct inspections and provide regular reports on MS program effectiveness and completion rates
Implement procedures and forms to support food quality and food safety.
Develop and implement work orders for all required sanitation and dust control tasks.
Ensure records are maintained and audit ready
Provide analysis of program data to evaluate and optimize resource allocation
Communicate with customers and government inspectors and take the lead during audits and inspections of the sanitation areas and programs
Coordinate activities for corrective action on all inspections and audits; follow-up to ensure completion
Maintain the sanitation chemical control program including SDS documentation.  Evaluate and select appropriate chemicals.  Read chemical labels, instructions or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to develop training materials and provide instruction on proper handling, mixing, application and storage
Evaluate and select appropriate equipment and supplies and manage  third party outside cleaning contracts as needed
Determine the long range needs of the department develop plans and implement solutions.
Provide training and orientation to all sanitation employees on safety, food safety and regulatory requirements.
Manage the sanitation budget with appropriate labor and resource allocation; manage supply inventory and costs
Ensure employees are wearing the proper PPE and following all safety and quality guidelines and requirements
Additional assignments and participation on committees and in teams as needed.
Other duties and projects as assigned

 WORK EXPERIENCES

At least 3 years of applicable professional experience working with facility-wide master sanitation systems

Prefer at least 3 years of experience in a supervisory/managerial role in a manufacturing environment

Preferred SQF, HACCP, and PCQI certification

Experience with SQF and GFSI and regulatory audits and inspections

Knowledge of sanitation and cleaning practices and procedures

Preferred knowledge of SAP, work order creation

 EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited college/university is required OR a High School Diploma (or GED) and 4 years of equivalent work experience; an advanced degree in a related field of discipline from an accredited college university is preferred.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Leads a group of hourly/ union sanitation workers.

Trains and develop direct reports

Sets challenging and productive goals for his/her team and holds them accountable

Coaches and guides direct reports on performance issues

Conducts periodic meetings with direct reports to keep the team informed of current problems, changes and new developments in the business unit and company

Monitors work productivity and recommend and implement changes to improve work productivity
Plans, schedules, and assigns schedules in UKG-Kronos

Coordinates workflow and procedures to maximize service

Administers all policies and procedures set forth by FCC

 ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

Teamwork/Collaboration – Must be able to work effectively in a multi-tasking work environment, and be familiar with master sanitation systems and food cleaning standards
Working Independently & Efficiently – Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision and have the ability to interact positively with others within the department and management team
Leadership – Must be able to lead the Sanitation program and team to meet strategic goals
Planning and Organizing – Strong organization, planning and decision making abilities
Analytical Skills – Ability to evaluate and make deductions based on information. Ability to track and report on data
Communication Skills – excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Problem-Solving & Opportunity Identification – Ability to problem solve with groups of people
Ethics & Integrity – High degree of personal integrity at all times
Execution – Attentive to detail with a demonstrated ability to deliver to facilitate business and team success.  Track record of high-performance
Judgment/Decision-Making – Ability to think through issues and make appropriate decisions, often with limited information

LOCATION OF ROLE
- South Bay, Florida

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.