Sanitation Supervisor

A confidential employer in the food manufacturing sanitation industry is seeking an experienced Sanitation Supervisor to oversee overnight sanitation operations at a facility in Orange, Connecticut. This role is responsible for managing the facility sanitation process, leading a team of approximately 8–10 Sanitors, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met, and maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment. About the Role This role is responsible for managing the facility sanitation process, leading a team of approximately 8–10 Sanitors, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met, and maintaining a safe, compliant, and efficient work environment. Responsibilities Manage overnight sanitation operations for the facility and provide direct leadership to a team of approximately 8–10 Sanitors. Verify the work of Sanitors by following established sanitation verification and pathogen testing methods, including ATP procedures. Interact with customer production, maintenance, and quality control personnel as needed to ensure sanitation services and deliverables are completed according to facility requirements. Train, coach, and direct Sanitors on sanitation procedures, food safety requirements, chemical handling, equipment use, and workplace safety standards. Review sanitation work throughout the shift and perform or assist with sanitation duties as needed to ensure work is completed properly and in accordance with established food safety standards. Draw samples for testing analysis, follow pathogen testing procedures, take appropriate corrective action, and escalat e testing or correction issues as needed. Ensure that Sanitors use correct color code equipment and tools throughout the sanitation process. Operate cleaning equipment to wash and remove impurities from food processing equipment. Monitor the use of sanitation chemicals and notify the Sanitation Supervisor when additional cleaning materials or supplies are needed. Accurately record time worked and review timekeeping at the end of each shift. Maintain a safe working environment by following established workplace health and safety procedures, including personal protective equipment usage, Lock Out/Tag Out processes, and HAZCOM programs. Promptly report any health and safety incidents to Sanitation Site Supervisor or Area HR Specialist pursuant to Company policies. Provide coverage for the Sanitation Site Supervisor when the Sanitation Site Supervisor is unavailable or absent from the worksite. Qualifications Minimum of 3+ years of sanitation lead, or supervisory experience in a food manufacturing or food processing environment. Technical Training or Knowledge: Fundamental knowledge of industrial sanitation theory, CIP methods, chemistry verification techniques, and ATP testing. Professional Training or Knowledge: Intermediate knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the sanitary production or processing of food products. Dependable, respectful, and motivated. Proficient oral and written communication skills needed to understand and explain concepts relating to essential job functions. Proficient time management skills needed to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner. Ability to understand and apply fundamental food safety standards, including GMP, SQF, BRC, HACCP, SSOPs, and quality control processes. Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team with a positive attitude. Willing to learn and attend classes or training regarding industry and company processes. Physical Requirements The position is 25% seated work, 75% standing, walking, and moving. Employee may occasionally bend, kneel, and squat and must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Pay range and compensation package Compensation: $80,000–$90,000 annually, based on experience Equal Opportunity Statement This confidential employer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Confidential