Chobani · 19 hours ago
Director of Sanitation
Twin Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $175K/yrChobani is a company focused on food safety and sanitation, and they are seeking a Director of Sanitation to lead all aspects of sanitation and ensure cleanliness and regulatory compliance. This role involves managing sanitation programs, partnering with various departments, and overseeing audits to maintain a high standard of food safety.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Brandy S.
Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and continuously improve all sanitation programs, ensuring procedures are executed as documented and fully compliant with internal standards and industry best practices
Partner with the VP of Operations, the Director of Quality, and the Sanitation team to keep the plant inspection-ready every single day
Champion a culture of food safety and sanitation across the site in partnership with Quality and Twin Falls leadership
Participate in microbiological investigations and drive continuous improvement initiatives in sanitary systems
Validate effectiveness of sanitation processes
Develop and maintain Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) that align with regulatory requirements and corporate standards
Serve as the technical lead for all CIP programming, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure systems are both effective and efficient
Build, implement, and sustain a best-in-class CIP validation program with appropriate technical and personnel resources
Design and deliver robust technical training programs covering sanitation fundamentals, chemical handling, CIP mechanics, and equipment hygiene
Track, analyze, and report key sanitation metrics, including CIP/changeover efficiency, MSS compliance, chemical usage, and right-first-time performance
Cultivate strong vendor partnerships; establish programs, metrics, and accountability to meet service agreement expectations
Partner with Procurement on vendor selection and contract requirements for sanitation services and supplies
Support and/or lead corrective action planning, documentation, and follow-up for any identified sanitation gaps, keeping leadership informed
Ensure Plant Sanitation and Food Safety managers are fully trained on corporate sanitation protocols
Recommend and coordinate third-party training opportunities for plant sanitation and food safety personnel
Communicate with federal and state agencies to ensure ongoing compliance with food safety regulations as requested by site quality leadership
Build and maintain one-to-one relationships with customer food safety and sanitation professionals
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field STRONGLY PREFERRED (equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for highly qualified candidates)
Proven experience developing, implementing, or working within strong sanitation and food safety systems
Technical expertise in food manufacturing equipment and Clean-in-Place (CIP): mechanics, PIN chart development, and reading technical drawings
Strong problem-solving skills with a scientific approach and a focus on preventive action
Comfortable working in varied environments (loud, wet, chemical exposure, large equipment)
Collaborative and influential, with the ability to partner across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, vendors, auditors, and technical organizations
Solid knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, federal/state regulations, and food safety requirements
Flexibility to support a 24/7 manufacturing plant, including off-hours and weekends
Willingness to travel up to 50% as needed
Preferred
Experience in fresh produce, meat, or dairy sanitation
Company
Chobani
Chobani is a food company that produces and markets Greek yogurt crafted from natural ingredients.
Founded in 2005
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (11)
2024 (15)
2023 (9)
2022 (13)
2021 (7)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.55BKey Investors
TPG
2025-10-16Private Equity· $650M
2024-10-15Debt Financing· $650M
2024-01-11Debt Financing· $500M
Leadership Team
Hamdi Ulukaya
Founder and CEO
David Arena
Senior Vice President - Supply Chain Transformation and Enterprise Data Analytics
Recent News
2026-01-09
2025-11-23
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