WHO WE ARE At Ippolito Fruit & Produce Ltd., our roots run deep. What started as a small family operation over 80 years ago has grown into one of Canada’s leading produce companies — and we’re still proudly family-owned and operated into our third generation. Our continued success is built on the values that started it all: hard work, strong relationships, innovation, and putting people first. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for passionate leaders to help move our business forward. WHY WORK WITH US? • Open-door policy and a culture of two-way communication • Career growth and development opportunities • Supportive team environment • Health and dental benefits • Industry-leading mental health benefits • RRSP matching program • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Sanitation Manager is responsible for leading and executing all sanitation activities across a 24/7, multi-site operation, with support across both Sanitation and Production. This role is accountable for ensuring all processing equipment, facilities, and plant environments meet internal sanitation standards and external regulatory requirements. The Sanitation Manager will lead the development, execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement of sanitation programs for both production and warehouse operations. This is a key leadership role that supports food safety, compliance, team development, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING • Lead sanitation operations across a 24/7, multi-site environment • Provide direction, coaching, and support to sanitation staff and supervisors • Oversee sanitation activities for production and warehouse operations • Manage and verify CIP and COP systems, chemical use, and sanitation procedures • Ensure compliance with HACCP, SQF, GMPs, OHSA, internal policies, and audit requirements • Verify sanitation effectiveness through ATP testing, environmental swabs, and pre-operational inspections • Maintain and improve SSOPs, sanitation schedules, records, corrective actions, and audit documentation • Partner with Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Food Safety, Pest Control, and Health & Safety teams • Manage sanitation chemicals, supplies, equipment, PPE, and supplier relationships • Track sanitation KPIs and lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives • Support health and safety compliance and maintain a safe working environment • Manage third-party service contracts as required • Take ownership of sanitation audit outcomes, action plans, and ongoing compliance WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE • College diploma in a recognized technical program • Minimum 5 years of experience in a production facility, preferably in the food industry • Experience leading sanitation operations in a high-volume, 24/7 food production environment • Strong knowledge of CIP, COP, chemical handling, sanitation equipment, and best practices • Solid understanding of food safety programs, HACCP, SQF, GMPs, OHSA, and regulatory standards • Proven leadership experience with training, coaching, and developing teams • Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and communication skills • A hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and initiative Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, approximately 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM, with additional hours as required to support operational needs. Work Arrangement: On-site Position Type: Non-Union Employment Status: Full-Time Compensation: $85,000 to $95,000 Work Location: 201 North Service Road, Burlington, Ontario
If you’re a strong sanitation leader who thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and is passionate about food safety, operational excellence, and team development, we’d love to hear from you. • Apply today and Come Grow With Us! #produce123
Disclaimer: We do not use technology-based tools, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to support application screening; all hiring decisions include human review.
At the Ippolito Group, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that every individual has unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives to offer, and we actively seek to create an environment where all employees, job applicants, and stakeholders feel valued, respected, and empowered. As a job applicant, we encourage you to be your authentic self throughout the application process. Should you require any accommodations please let your recruiter know. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us and contribute to our collective success. We welcome your questions, feedback, and suggestions as we continue to grow and improve our equity and inclusion initiatives.
