Position: Facility Manager

Location: Capitol Heights, MD

Reporting to: COO

Start Date: November 1st, 2025

Overview

The Facility Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant production environment that supports operational excellence and regulatory requirements. This role plays a critical part in establishing and optimizing systems for facility cleanliness, material flow, equipment upkeep, and cross-functional coordination. The ideal candidate brings experience from food or CPG manufacturing and is energized by building strong systems and teams from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Help move & commission equipment to new facility; work closely with COO to operationalize new facility
• Develop and implement facility-wide cleaning, sanitation, and organizational systems with our FSQA team in compliance with SQF, GMP, FDA, and HACCP regulations.
• Establish and maintain an environment that promotes efficiency, cleanliness, and operational consistency across production, storage, and support areas.
• Design and manage a master sanitation schedule and cleaning protocols that align with production workflows and audit readiness.
• Oversee day-to-day facility upkeep, including waste management, utilities, workspaces, restocking stations, and supply areas.
• Work closely with Production, QA, and Supply Chain to ensure physical space and organization support efficient and safe workflows.
• Lead custodial and maintenance staff; provide coaching, support, and accountability aligned with company goals.
• Implement and improve 5S or similar organizational frameworks to minimize waste and improve workplace safety and performance.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors (e.g., HVAC, pest control, janitorial, equipment service) to maintain standards and service schedules.
• Own facility documentation and participate in audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and addressing inefficiencies in facility processes and layout.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in facility management within food, cpg or beverage manufacturing
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SQF, and FDA regulations
• Experience with cleaning/sanitation systems and audit readiness
• Proficient in maintaining facility documentation, schedules, and compliance logs
• Skilled in facility organization, waste management, and material flow organization
• Strong cross-functional collaboration (Production, QA, Supply Chain)
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and process-driven
• Comfortable in fast-paced, startup-like environments
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement

Benefits

• Salary range is $98K-$128K, plus opportunities for performance based bonuses
• Stipend for health insurance & cell phone
• Flexible vacation policy
• Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave
• Opportunity for career growth and development in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Apply now to be part of our growing team! Email cover letter and resume to work@eatlittlesesame.com.

LS is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from people of color, bilingual and bicultural individuals, people who have experienced poverty, women, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical status.