Pharmaceutical Cleanroom Sanitation Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Pharmaceutical Cleanroom Sanitation Supervisor

Company: Medical Products Laboratories (FDA-regulated packaging, manufacturing, and warehousing)

Location: Philadelphia, PA | Department: Operations | Reports to: VP Operations

Schedule: Mostly 1st shift (7:00am–3:30pm) with occasional 2nd shift presence | Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Base Pay: $60,000–$70,000 per year, DOE

**FLSA Status: **Non-Exempt (Supervisory)

Why this role matters

• Safeguard product quality by ensuring every cleaning task meets cGMP and SOP expectations.
• Keep our facility audit-ready—supporting internal, customer, and FDA inspections.
• Lead, coach, and grow a capable sanitation team that excels in documentation and execution.

What you'll do

• Direct, schedule, and coordinate daily work for cleaning personnel across production, packaging, warehouse, and shared spaces.
• Train and onboard team members; deliver feedback, reinforce standards, and take corrective action when needed.
• Complete and review cleaning logs, checklists, and batch-record-related documents in real time (GDP).
• Perform routine inspections and pre-op checks before line start-up.
• Manage approved cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment; ensure proper storage, labeling, and SDS compliance.
• Assist with investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPAs for sanitation-related deviations or complaints.
• Coordinate with QA and Production to plan cleaning during changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and revise SOPs, cleaning validation protocols, and the master sanitation schedule with Quality.
• Order and track supplies; manage the sanitation consumables budget.
• Uphold OSHA and site safety requirements; enforce hygiene, gowning, and PPE policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Operations or Quality leadership.

Leadership scope

Oversee a team of cleaning technicians—contribute to hiring recommendations, set schedules, assign work, conduct performance reviews, and resolve issues per company policy.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or technical certification preferred.
• 5+ years in a GMP/pharma/medical device/FDA-regulated sanitation or facilities role, with proven lead or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA (21 CFR 210/211 or 820), sanitation standards, master sanitation schedules, and cleaning validation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and e-logbooks/CMMS for scheduling and documentation.
• Experience handling, storing, and disposing of industrial cleaning chemicals; strong understanding of SDS requirements.
• Solid communication and audit-facing presentation skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Hindi) a plus.

Physical requirements & environment

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.; push/pull cleaning equipment and carts.
• Work in variable temperature and noise; routine exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Wear and enforce PPE and GMP gowning as designated.
• Full-time 1st shift with occasional off-shift flexibility for audits or urgent needs.

Compensation & benefits

• Competitive hourly pay: $22.00–$28.00/hour, based on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) with company match (if applicable).
• Clear advancement pathways within a stable, GMP-compliant organization.

Note: This job description reflects general duties and requirements for this role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.

Proficiency checklist

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Supervisory Experience
• Industrial Cleaning Equipment Operation

Legal

Equal Employment Opportunity

Medical Products Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.