Outsourcing Sanitation: Why Food Manufacturers Choose Harrigan
December 13, 2025
Learning, Development, and a Team That Thrives
In food production, sanitation is often approached as a systems and process challenge—and for good reason. Clear procedures, technical expertise, and compliance requirements are essential foundations for success.
But over time, we’ve seen that even the best-designed systems only go so far without the right people executing them consistently, confidently, and with ownership.
At Harrigan Sanitation Solutions, we believe high-performing sanitation programs are built at the intersection of strong processes and well-supported people. Rules, checklists, and standards matter—but they deliver results only when teams feel valued, equipped, and trusted to carry them out.
Why Process Alone Isn’t Enough
Even in structured environments, the consequences show up quickly when sanitation teams feel undervalued or stuck:
- High turnover and short staffing
- Missed production targets
- Inconsistent sanitation outcomes
- Rising costs and compliance risk
Strong systems provide structure, but ownership, trust, and accountability are what turn those systems into consistent results. Without that people-first foundation, even the best processes can break down under pressure.
Our Solution: Build People to Strengthen the System
Harrigan Sanitation Solutions uses simple, research-based practices to help people grow and understand the value they bring:
- Consistent feedback and recognition that builds confidence
- Strength-based development that helps people do their best work
- Crew-led improvement plans that turn ideas into real results
The goals of our systems are clarity instead of confusion, engagement instead of turnover, and a continuous improvement mindset instead of box-checking. Recently, one of our Crew Leads, Matteo, shared this after participating in one of our learning and development experiences:
“Honestly, I found it enlightening. I have never felt so appreciated and wanted as an employee like I do with these experiences. I can see with my own eyes that this is a sensible and understanding environment that really wants me to succeed.”
That kind of feedback matters because it reflects how strong teams are built.
The Impact on Our Partners
When our employees thrive, our customers see the difference. One partner put it simply:
“We hadn’t hit our production numbers since June 5. Since Harrigan’s been here, we’ve hit them every day. Our teams are happier. Our supervisors wish your people were our people.”
Engaged teams mean:
- More production uptime
- Lower sanitation costs
- Comprehensive sanitation and safety measures
- Fewer headaches for operations leaders
Investing in trustworthy teams strengthens every part of the sanitation system. When sanitation crews are trained, supported, and aligned with plant goals, they become a reliable extension of your operation.
Interested in learning more? Submit a contact form or reach Bill at bharrigan@harrigansolutions.com today.
