Production and Sanitation Supervisor

Masis Professional Group is assisting our client in searching for a Direct Hire, 3rd shift Production and Sanitation Supervisor.

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Grow your career by joining a dynamic team and participating in the expansion of a leading company in the industry! Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• 401(k) with company matching

• Employee assistance program

• Paid time off and paid sick time

• Referral program

About the Position:

The 3rd Shift Production and Sanitation Supervisor is a combined leadership role responsible for overseeing all end-of-shift production activities and leading the full sanitation cycle through start-up. This position supervises hourly production and sanitation team members across both functions, ensuring seamless handoff between production and sanitation, full regulatory compliance, and a safe, clean facility ready for the next production run. This role exercises independent authority and judgment on the overnight shift.

Production Responsibilities:

• Promotes and encourages a safe, positive, and productive work environment across all shift activities.

• Understands, follows, and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP, and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.

• Exercises authority and independent judgment on the shift to resolve production and quality issues as they arise.

• Manages staffing assignments for the shift to achieve plant production and labor objectives.

• Anticipates and determines causes of delays in shift operations and takes appropriate action to meet production schedules.

• Accurately confirms production counts and reviews all production paperwork for accuracy on a daily basis to ensure compliance and update department KPIs.

• Accountable for shift documentation including decisions, issues, actions, and status updates for compliance and continuous improvement.

• Responsible for the quality of product produced on the shift and for corrective action on food safety and quality problems.

• Drives continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Effectively communicates pertinent information to management and other departments.

• Helps develop new methods and procedures to optimize manufacturing efficiencies.

• Maintains a supportive and productive work atmosphere through professional conduct and effective communication.

Sanitation Responsibilities:

• Directs and assists the sanitation team in completing all daily sanitation duties in a hands-on supervisory capacity.

• Leads sanitation team members to be compliant with all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).

• Completes pre-operational inspection activities to verify all equipment and tools are properly cleaned and sanitized prior to production start-up.

• Responsible for completing sanitation documentation of all day-to-day activities.

• Maintains inventory of sanitation chemicals and tools necessary to complete the job.

• Guides team members in occupational and food safety best practices.

• Works closely with Quality Assurance on the environmental monitoring program and developing root cause and corrective action plans.

• Motivates and assists team members to complete sanitation duties in a timely manner to support scheduled production start times.

The ideal Production and Sanitation Supervisor must have:

• 3–5 years of relevant supervisory experience in food manufacturing, production, or sanitation operations.

• Prior experience in sanitation supervision or food plant sanitation preferred.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills (written and verbal).

• Must have excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to food safety and quality.

• Ability to work overnight hours (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM), Monday through Friday. xhyhwjd

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Schedule & Location

• Shift: 3rd shift, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Days: Monday through Friday

• Location: Front Royal, VA 22630 (located on the Corridor Connector transit system Rt. 340/522 service area)

• Reliable commute or relocation required before starting work

• Pay: Commensurate with experience