Facility Manger at Little Sesame

Position: Facility Manager

Company: Little Sesame

Location: Capitol Heights, MD

Reporting to: COO

Start Date: 2026

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 << removed email >>.