Sanitation Coordinator

Sanitation Coordinator – Royal Canin Manufacturing (Fremont, NE) Schedule: Monday–Friday, 06:00–14:30 (Flex if needed)

Royal Canin Fremont is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Coordinator to lead sanitation and production operations, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and team performance. This role is ideal for candidates with a strong background in food manufacturing who are passionate about driving operational excellence and supporting associate development.

Responsibilities

• Guide and monitor weekly Master Sanitation Schedule activities.
• Lead sanitation and hypoallergenic cleaning tasks, ensuring timely completion and compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Develop weekly crewing plans and allocate tasks to sanitation team members.
• QSSM compliance and coordinate amendments in collaboration with R&D. Operational Excellence: Maintain operational standards and drive daily site sanitation operations.
• Make quality and process decisions to ensure products meet Brand specifications.
• Support and coach up to 20 associates and contractors per shift.
• Fill in for line manager as needed and provide leadership across multiple process areas.
• Enforce use of personal protective equipment and compliance with RC and legal requirements.
• Ensure adherence to security, environmental, and fire protection policies.
• Support implementation and improvement of quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, Mars Standards).
• Ensure compliance with CCPs and oPRPs; manage non-conformities and corrective actions.
• Perform standard quality checks and other quality-related duties.
• Maintain accurate records for audits and inspections.
• Analyze and resolve root causes of issues, ensuring quality is prioritized in decision-making.

Requirements

• Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years’ experience in food manufacturing.
• Flexible to work shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to create a safe work environment.
• Experience with equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in basic desktop computer systems and inventory control principles.
• Knowledge of production schedules, plant products, and Mars systems.

Preferred

• Forklift operation experience preferred.

Benefits

• Work with a diverse, talented team guided by the Mars Five Principles.
• Purpose-driven company culture focused on building a better future.
• Best-in-class learning and development, including access to Mars University.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Royal Canin and Mars are committed to creating an inclusive and safe workplace.
• Join us and help shape the future of pet nutrition!