ABM Industries · 23 hours ago
Site Manager Sanitation
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expABM Industries is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. They are seeking a Sanitation Site Manager who will oversee sanitation processes and manage team members within a manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with FDA/USDA regulations and maintaining a safe work environment.
ConstructionHome ServicesFacilities Support ServicesFacility ManagementJanitorial Service
No H1B
Responsibilities
The Site Manager is accountable for the daily management of operations, which includes supervising and directing the sanitation crew, managing the budget, and verifying all weekly tasks and/or jobs are verified and signed off on by customers. Key responsibilities encompass:
Formulate, develop, and execute strategies for operational management to fulfill performance, safety, timeliness, and budgetary requirements
Oversee and regulate site expenditures within approved budgets
Manage site utilization of labor, supplies, and chemicals to ensure adherence to P&L standards
Assess and document sanitation processes for potential cost savings, citing specific areas, dollar amounts, and/or percentages to substantiate recommendations, which will be relied upon by the Site Manager’s superiors
Monitor, measure, and report on operational issues, opportunities, improvement plans, and achievements within agreed formats and timelines
Engage in daily communication with Operations Management to report accidents, downtime, damage, and other critical plant issues
Maintain daily communication with Operations management regarding items such as nightly logs, payroll, chemical and supply orders, timesheets, etc
Conduct weekly internal safety audits on staff and equipment to ensure a safe work environment for team members
Establish, monitor, motivate, and track specific goals for the sanitation crew concerning safety, cleanliness, and punctuality
Manage and develop direct reporting staff, including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, training, coaching, motivating, evaluating, setting, and adjusting pay rates and work hours, addressing team member complaints and grievances, disciplining team members, and planning and directing their work
Ensure compliance with all internal company procedures and policies, including those related to Equipment Services, Human Resources, Accounting, IT, and general customer service
Comply with the guidelines outlined in the ABM team member handbook, safety presentation and cleaning procedures
Site Manager will oversee the implementation of training programs, including safety training and FSTP (Food Safety Training Program) initiatives
Coordinate responses to any governmental or customer deficiencies
Report and investigate all accidents
Monitor the treatment of injured team members and assist workers' compensation in providing restricted duty work
Serve as a liaison with the company's customers
Attend sanitation meetings (e.g., production, USDA, audits, etc.) on behalf of the company with customers
Communicate customer responsibilities required for sanitation of the facility (e.g., maintenance needs, water pressure/temperature, customer-provided supplies, etc.)
Submit corrective action procedures to customers when necessary to address issues
Follow up with customers to ensure that problems are resolved to their satisfaction
Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies as needed
Perform other duties as assigned by ABM’s Operations Management Team
Safety awareness and attention to detail is mandator
You must have reliable transportation to and from work
Must be able to lift 15 lbs. to 50 lbs
Must be proficient with Microsoft applications
Must be knowledgeable of all sanitation jobs in the facility
Work cooperatively and oversee team members to ensure all 7 steps of sanitation procedures are followed
Frequently lift hoses, equipment, and chemical containers, etc
Wear employer-specified personal protective equipment (“PPE”) such as gloves, face shield, eye goggles, aprons, boots, safety glasses, etc
Exposure to chemicals (with PPE required for the task)
All night standing, lifting, and crouching for periods at a time
Verify team members are performing all tasks to comply with all safety regulations
Use Lock-out tag-out (“LOTO”)
Ability to work in extreme temperature fluctuations
Must work scheduled shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
Be willing to work in all environmental conditions that exist in food processing plants (hot, cold, loud and wet)
Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and represent the company in a professional manner to our customers, prospective customers, managers and employees
Accountable for ensuring that the sanitation team members are sufficiently staffed, trained, and equipped with the necessary tools and personal protective equipment to perform their duties safely and effectively
Ensure that all mandated safety procedures are conveyed to, and comprehended by, the team assigned to his/her oversight
Conduct inspections of the equipment that is cleaned and sanitized by the crew under his/her supervision. These inspections will take place before, during, and after the sanitation process
Review and approve the reporting and departure times of the crew assigned to his/her supervision
Responsible for making reports, talking with customers, and working with government officials
Must be organized and maintain comprehensive records of sanitation processes, deficiencies, employee training, and related matters
May be required to undertake the responsibilities of a sanitation team member
Administer Lock Out Tag Out procedures to secure facility equipment during the sanitation process
At times, you may be tasked with operating specialized equipment such as forklifts or scissor lifts (upon receiving appropriate training)
Other duties or special projects as assigned
Shifts may vary depending on location
Clean and sanitize equipment and workspace in a designated area of the plant
Must be willing to work with a sense of urgency
Seven steps of sanitation- Capable of following and teaching all the steps of the sanitation process
Safety - Understanding and compliance with all the safety policies covered during training
Chemicals- Understanding of chemical types, labeling, PPE and warnings regarding mixing chemicals
Attendance- Dependability in both: arriving and completing the work shift and compliance with attendance policy
Qualification
Required
3 years of experience in the Food Processing industry or another heavy industry field
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be legally employable in the United States
Project a professional appearance and attitude
Safety awareness and attention to detail is mandatory
Must have reliable transportation to and from work
Must be able to lift 15 lbs. to 50 lbs
Must be proficient with Microsoft applications
Must be knowledgeable of all sanitation jobs in the facility
Work cooperatively and oversee team members to ensure all 7 steps of sanitation procedures are followed
Frequently lift hoses, equipment, and chemical containers, etc
Wear employer-specified personal protective equipment ("PPE") such as gloves, face shield, eye goggles, aprons, boots, safety glasses, etc
Exposure to chemicals (with PPE required for the task)
All night standing, lifting, and crouching for periods at a time
Verify team members are performing all tasks to comply with all safety regulations
Use Lock-out tag-out ("LOTO")
Ability to work in extreme temperature fluctuations
Must work scheduled shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
Be willing to work in all environmental conditions that exist in food processing plants (hot, cold, loud and wet)
Must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and represent the company in a professional manner to our customers, prospective customers, managers and employees
Preferred
Bi-lingual is a plus (English/Spanish)
Benefits
ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Company
ABM Industries
ABM Industries is a facility management company that offers airport shuttles, wheelchair assistance, and janitorial services to businesses.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.2B2025-02-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.2B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Scott Salmirs
President and CEO
Rene Jacobsen
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
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