2nd Shift Sanitation Supervisor - Food

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all cleaning and sanitation activities within a food production facility. This role leads and trains the sanitation team, ensures compliance with food safety and regulatory standards, and keeps the facility and equipment in a clean and safe working condition. The ideal candidate has experience supervising sanitation teams within refrigerated or food processing environments and understands the requirements of GMPs and SSOPs.

• Lead, train, and coach sanitation team members on proper sanitation procedures, food safety standards, and company policies.

• Ensure production areas, equipment, and tools are cleaned and sanitized to required standards and ready for use before shift start.

• Conduct routine pre-operational and post-operational sanitation inspections.

• Monitor and maintain proper use, handling, and storage of sanitation chemicals.

• Ensure team members follow personal hygiene guidelines including proper uniform, PPE, and handwashing practices.

• Oversee the cleaning and sanitation of production floors, tools, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, and supporting areas.

• Maintain sanitation records including logs, inspection forms, corrective actions, and cleaning schedules.

• Identify and report sanitation concerns, equipment issues, or safety hazards.

• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to support smooth shift transitions.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sanitation efficiency and food safety compliance.

• 4+ years of sanitation experience in food or beverage manufacturing; prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of GMPs, SSOPs, and food safety regulations (FDA, USDA, GFSI or similar).

• Ability to train and lead sanitation employees effectively.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Able to work in cold or refrigerated environments.

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and perform physical tasks.

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

• Work is performed in food production areas, including cold or refrigerated rooms.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.

• May be required to work nights, weekends, or overtime depending on production needs.