Job Description:Together We Learn. Together We Change.Do you have experience leading teams in a complex business environment? If so, we have an opportunity for you!
We are currently seeking a highly qualified
Senior Specialist Contamination Control & Sanitation to join our manufacturing facility in
Richmond, Virginia. You are responsible for providing strategic and day-to-day leadership for sanitation operations across the Manufacturing Center. This role partners closely with Production, Operations, Quality, and Safety teams to ensure sanitation activities are effectively planned, executed, and continuously improved in alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements.
What you will be doing: - Provide strategic and operational leadership for plant sanitation programs, ensuring effective planning, execution, and resource allocation to meet contamination control and sanitation requirements.
- Partner with Production and Operations to coordinate sanitation activities, optimize schedules, and minimize operational disruption.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, and all applicable regulatory expectations.
- Own and maintain the Equipment and Facility Master Sanitation Schedule, including verification of cleaning frequencies and effectiveness.
- Evaluate sanitation performance using data-driven metrics; analyze trends and translate insights into continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Lead and participate in problem-solving, continuous improvement, CAPA, and Change Control initiatives supporting Contamination Control and Sanitation (CC&S) processes.
- Execute, maintain, and ensure accuracy of all required sanitation, quality, safety, and compliance documentation and reporting.
- Oversee pest management programs to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation.
- Order sanitation, safety, and related supplies and manage inventory to support uninterrupted operations.
- Communicate sanitation plans, expectations, and performance clearly to team members and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager of Contamination Control and Sanitation.
We want you to have: - Associate's degree or a minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing leadership experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, Entomology, Business Management, or a related applied science preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an industrial sanitation environment within a consumer products manufacturing facility; experience in an FDA-regulated environment preferred.
- Working knowledge of FDA cGMPs, regulatory interactions, and reporting requirements preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, Tableau, Trackwise Digital, SAP CMMS systems.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Strong decision-making skills, including the ability to exercise independent judgment under time constraints.
- Ability to build consensus and collaborate effectively with peers and cross-functional partners.
- Demonstrated commitment to staying current with emerging manufacturing and sanitation technologies and best practices.
- Strong leadership experience.
The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $91,500.00 - $132,750.00.
Why You'll Love Building Your Career at Altria At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported - both at work and in life. Here's what you'll find here:
- Work where life works for you - with flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around.
- Own your time - start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully
- A place where you belong - where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real
- Get recognized for your work - annual merit increases and performance bonus
- A future you can count on - 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%-17% of your base salary
- Help with your goals - get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends
- Support for what matters most - comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
- Celebrating your milestones - paid parental and bonding leave for life's biggest moments.
- Wellness that goes beyond work - programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life
- A culture that gives back - paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference
At Altria, we offer more than benefits - we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Altria is a Fortune 500 company that has a leading portfolio of products for U.S. adult tobacco and nicotine consumers 21+. For decades we've been leaders in the tobacco industry, but the industry is evolving - and so are we. Our Vision is Moving Beyond Smoking™. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders. Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on LinkedIn . 
