Sanitation Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

*Please note this is a 3rd shift role the schedule is Mon-Fri 7pm-5am*

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all sanitation activities within the facility to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This role leads a team of sanitation personnel, manages cleaning schedules, and supports continuous improvement in hygiene practices across production areas. 

• Supervise daily sanitation operations including cleaning of equipment, production areas, and facility infrastructure. 

• Conduct routine inspections for sanitation deficiencies, structural and equipment damage, and report findings to the Food Safety Manager. 

• Monitor and verify chemical concentration checks and titrations; correct deviations as needed. 

• Oversee allergen washdowns, post-USDA sampling cleaning, and sterilization of processing environments. 

• Maintain sanitation equipment and manage inventory of cleaning supplies and PPE. 

• Must assist on the floor when team support is required.  

• On Saturdays when the department is operating, supervisors are required to be available to respond, provide assistance, and coordinate as needed  

• Supervisors are responsible for providing floor support when operational needs arise.  

• Train and mentor sanitation staff on cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and GMP compliance. 

• Ensure documentation of sanitation activities, including master sanitation schedules and audit readiness records. 

• Support third-party audits and internal quality assurance programs. 

• Collaborate with QA, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve sanitation-related issues and implement corrective actions. 

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills. 

• Knowledge of sanitation chemicals, equipment, and food safety regulations (e.g., USDA, HACCP, SQF). 

• Ability to read and interpret SDS, sanitation logs, and audit documentation. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sanitation tracking systems. 

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. 

• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed. 

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills. 

• Knowledge of sanitation chemicals, equipment, and food safety regulations (e.g., USDA, HACCP, SQF). 

• Ability to read and interpret SDS, sanitation logs, and audit documentation. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sanitation tracking systems. 

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. 

• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed. 

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred. 

• 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing sanitation, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role. 

• HACCP certification or equivalent preferred. 

• On-site role in a food production environment with exposure to wet, cold, and noisy conditions. 

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs for extended periods. 

• Use of PPE required (e.g., gloves, goggles, boots). 

• May require working in confined spaces and handling sanitation chemicals. 

salary includes 3rd shift differential

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