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Date: Sep 25, 2025

Location: Twin Falls, ID

Company: Chobani

Summary

The Director of Sanitation leads all aspects of sanitation and ensures a world-class standard of cleanliness, food safety, and regulatory compliance. This role oversees sanitation programs, allergen cleaning, and CIP, serving as the technical authority on sanitation while also being a key partner in regulatory, third-party, and customer audits.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

  • 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
  • Experience in fresh produce, meat, or dairy sanitation preferred
  • 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

 

About Us 

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

  
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets. 


For more information, please visit  www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

 

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, paid volunteer time off and military service leave.

 

Compensation Range: $155,000.00 - $175,000.00, plus bonus.


Nearest Major Market: Idaho
Nearest Secondary Market: Twin Falls