Sanitation Supervisor

Description

This position is responsible for managing, supervising, and coordinating all activities related to food safety and sanitation programs within the facility. The Sanitation Supervisor ensures effective execution of plant cleaning and sanitation operations, while maintaining strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, and company sanitation policies and procedures.

The role requires a strong commitment to workplace safety, with an expectation to consistently adhere to and promote safety work rules. The Sanitation Supervisor plays a key role in reinforcing Safety as a Core Value throughout the organization. This position also ensures that all food safety and quality policies, procedures, and activities are uniformly followed and enforced, with the goal of minimizing product and process variability and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee sanitation of the entire plant, including both interior and exterior areas
• Develop, monitor, and update all plant sanitation procedures and practices as needed
• Supervise sanitation and janitorial staff, including daily activities and performance management
• Train employees on proper methods for testing chemical concentrations and maintaining test kits
• Organize the sanitation crew efficiently to maximize resources; schedule work assignments and participate in hiring, termination, and performance evaluations
• Monitor and assist sanitation employees during equipment cleaning to ensure proper sanitation practices and chemical safety
• Track and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including the Master Sanitation Program, pre-operational inspections, and visual observations
• Communicate sanitation-related issues or potential concerns to management promptly
• Monitor Clean-Out-of-Place (COP) systems and act as liaison with ChemStation to ensure proper system function and accuracy
• Assist in preparation for third-party audits and participate in the auditing process
• Lead the cross-functional sanitation team to drive continuous improvement
• Conduct safety and educational training sessions for sanitation staff
• Manage inventory and ordering of sanitation supplies
• Take personal responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace; adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Follow quality work practices, GMPs, and sanitary conditions to ensure product quality; report any conditions that may impact food safety or quality
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements at all times
• Actively lead and/or participate in the plant safety team
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Education, Experience, and Skills (Preferred, not required):

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of three years of successful experience in sanitation within the food industry
• Prior experience in a food manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Knowledge of sanitation chemicals and proper chemical usage
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred