Validation & Sanitation Manager

Job Description

Job Description

NO EXTERNAL RECRUITERS PLEASE

• No Sponsorship / Transfer Available

Company Summary :

For over 60 years, MeriCal has been at the forefront of innovation in the dietary supplement industry, delivering custom manufacturing and packaging solutions with passion and precision. With state-of-the-art facilities in Southern California and Ogden, UT, we transform ideas into high-quality products—from research and development to the finished products. Our team, with over 30 years of combined experience, is dedicated to crafting exceptional gummies, probiotics, tablets, capsules, chewables, and powders using clinically backed ingredients. At MeriCal, we don’t just meet expectations—we exceed them, every time. Join us and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team shaping the future of nutrition!

The Opportunity :

The Sanitization Lead is responsible for developing, executing, and managing the sanitation and all equipment cleaning validation programs. This position ensures that all cleaning, hygiene, environmental monitoring, pest control, and cleaning validation processes are compliant with company, local, state, and federal food sanitation and GMP standards, customer requirements, and applicable third-party certification.

The Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of cleaning equipment and cleaning validation activities, including IQ / OQ / PQ. They serve as the primary contact for sanitation and validation matters during regulatory inspections, audits, and internal reviews. The manager also collaborates closely with cross-functional teams - such as Quality Assurance, Engineering, Production, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure operational excellence, risk mitigation, and continuous compliance cGMP standards.

The roles leads a team of sanitation and janitorial professionals, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure that all site personnel are trained and held accountable for maintaining high standards in cleanliness, hygiene, and equipment / cleaning validation. In addition, to day-to-day execution, the Sanitation Validation Manager will contribute to strategic planning and long-term site readiness related to validation lifecycle management and sanitation infrastructure.

What You’ll Do :

What You’ll Bring :

The Perks :

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. The compensation offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and / or education.

MeriCal is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected, and where differences are embraced as strengths. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes equality and celebrates diversity.

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