Sanitation Supervisor

Sanitation Supervisor

The schedule for this role is Mon-Fri 7pm-3:30am

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.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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.

Education and Experience:

• 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.

Working Conditions:

• 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.

$75,000 - $85,000 a year salary includes 3rd shift differential