Case Study: How Harrigan Helps a Midwest Cheese Plant Stay Audit-Ready
July 14, 2026
Food manufacturers can’t slow down production, but they can’t cut corners on food safety either. Strong sanitation is what protects both. That’s why Harrigan Sanitation Solutions partners with food manufacturers to deliver customized sanitation programs that reduce risk, improve efficiency, and support long-term operational success.
Who We Serve
Harrigan works with food and beverage manufacturing facilities that can’t compromise on food safety, including:
- Slaughtering, Boning, and Butchery
- Manufactured Meats and Poultry
- Dairy Food Processing
- Bakery and Snack Food Processing
- Recipe Meals
- Beverage Processing
- Food and Beverage Packaging
Our best partnerships are with companies that value their people, prioritize food safety, are looking for additional production time, and are committed to continuous improvement.
Our Core Services
On-site Contract Sanitation
Our trustworthy teams handle daily plant sanitation, equipment sanitation, environmental cleaning, deep cleaning, and support during holidays or peak season. Every crew follows a standardized process, then adapts it to your facility’s needs. The result is more consistent sanitation, fewer production delays, and stronger performance across your operation.
Compliance Planning and Food Safety Support
A strong sanitation program is only as good as the plan behind it. Harrigan helps facilities build and strengthen programs that support FDA, USDA, SQF, and BRCGS compliance through:
- Preventive controls planning
- SSOP implementation
- Master Sanitation Schedule development
- Verification and validation
- Environmental monitoring support
- Gap assessments and continuous improvement planning
Better preparation means smoother audits, lower risk, and more confidence across your operation.
Cloud-Based Food Safety Software
Our cloud-based quality and food safety platform gives you:
- Real-time visibility into sanitation performance
- Automated documentation
- Traceability
- Multilingual support
- Simplified compliance management
The result is better data, faster decisions, and less administrative work.
Already Have a Sanitation Team? No Problem.
Not every manufacturer needs to fully outsource sanitation. Many facilities already have internal teams but need extra expertise to strengthen their food safety programs or solve specific challenges.
Our SQF Program Support provides flexible help, including:
- SQF consulting
- Internal audits and gap assessments
- Audit preparation
- SQF program development
- On-site assessments and improvement plans
- Fractional SQF Practitioner services
Whether you need monthly guidance or project-based support, we can strengthen your existing program.
A Partner Focused on Long-Term Results
Many sanitation providers focus on finishing the checklist. Harrigan Sanitation Solutions focuses on reducing risk and powering profit.
Our Crew Chiefs lead engaged, accountable teams that continuously improve sanitation performance using our proven Race Plan system. Combined with customized programs and a collaborative approach, we help you:
- Reduce downtime
- Recover production hours
- Improve food safety compliance
- Strengthen audit readiness
- Lower sanitation costs
- Increase operational reliability
For the average Harrigan customer, that translates into more than $500,000 in annual direct profit improvement, with some facilities gaining 2,500+ production hours each year.
Interested in learning more? Reach out to our team today.
