Production / Sanitation Supervisor - Third Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

Nature's Touch has established itself as a leader in the distribution of frozen fruits and vegetables since 2004. We source from all over the world to secure a steady and reliable supply, bringing the highest quality frozen fruits and vegetables to our customers at a competitive price - delivering a consistent quality experience every time.

Why Join Us?

Grow your career by joining a dynamic team and participating in the expansion of a leading company in the industry! We offer 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/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 Candidate

• 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.
• 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