Production/Sanitation Supervisor

Third Shift Production And Sanitation Lead

Leads all 3rd-shift production and sanitation activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Responsible for meeting overnight production goals, executing full sanitation cycles, and preparing the facility for 1st-shift startup. Works with minimal onsite leadership, requiring strong decision-making, HACCP/GMP knowledge, and the ability to coordinate both production and sanitation teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and support 3rd-shift production staff to meet output, quality, and safety targets.
• Monitor line performance, adjust staffing, and resolve bottlenecks or downtime issues.
• Verify ingredient usage, batch accuracy, and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct in-process quality checks and escalate deviations to QA or Maintenance.
• Maintain accurate production logs, waste tracking, and shift-handover reports.

• Lead sanitation crews in executing full cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, tools, and production areas.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, SSOPs, FDA requirements, and internal audit standards.
• Verify chemical concentrations, sanitation procedures, and equipment disassembly/reassembly.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and sign-off for 1st-shift startup readiness.
• Maintain sanitation records, chemical inventories, and corrective-action documentation.

• Enforce OSHA, food-safety, and facility safety policies during all overnight operations.
• Conduct safety observations, incident investigations, and near-miss reporting.
• Ensure proper PPE use, lockout/tagout adherence, and chemical-handling protocols.

• Train employees on production processes, sanitation procedures, and safety expectations.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and cross-training opportunities.
• Deliver clear shift-handover communication to 1st-shift Production, QA, and Maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• 35 years of experience in food manufacturing with exposure to both production and sanitation.
• Prior leadership or lead-operator experience on any shift.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SSOPs, and sanitation best practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, workflow, and sanitation issues independently.
• Strong communication, documentation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work overnight hours consistently.
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Manufacturing, or related field.

Preferred Competencies

• Experience in FDA-regulated or ready-to-eat environments.
• Familiarity with ERP/production systems and digital sanitation logs.
• Strong understanding of allergen controls, cross-contamination risks, and environmental monitoring.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and maintain morale on 3rd shift.