Sanitation Supervisor

The schedule for this role is Mon-Fri 7pm-3:30am

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all sanitation activities within the facility to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This role leads a team of sanitation personnel, manages cleaning schedules, and supports continuous improvement in hygiene practices across production areas.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily sanitation operations including cleaning of equipment, production areas, and facility infrastructure.

• Conduct routine inspections for sanitation deficiencies, structural and equipment damage, and report findings to the Food Safety Manager.

• Monitor and verify chemical concentration checks and titrations; correct deviations as needed.

• Oversee allergen washdowns, post-USDA sampling cleaning, and sterilization of processing environments.

• Maintain sanitation equipment and manage inventory of cleaning supplies and PPE.

• Must assist on the floor when team support is required.

• On Saturdays when the department is operating, supervisors are required to be available to respond, provide assistance, and coordinate as needed

• Supervisors are responsible for providing floor support when operational needs arise.

• Train and mentor sanitation staff on cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and GMP compliance.

• Ensure documentation of sanitation activities, including master sanitation schedules and audit readiness records.

• Support third-party audits and internal quality assurance programs.

• Collaborate with QA, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve sanitation-related issues and implement corrective actions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

• Knowledge of sanitation chemicals, equipment, and food safety regulations (e.g., USDA, HACCP, SQF).

• Ability to read and interpret SDS, sanitation logs, and audit documentation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sanitation tracking systems.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

• Knowledge of sanitation chemicals, equipment, and food safety regulations (e.g., USDA, HACCP, SQF).

• Ability to read and interpret SDS, sanitation logs, and audit documentation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sanitation tracking systems.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred.

• 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing sanitation, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.

• HACCP certification or equivalent preferred.

Working Conditions:

• On-site role in a food production environment with exposure to wet, cold, and noisy conditions.

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs for extended periods.

• Use of PPE required (e.g., gloves, goggles, boots).

• May require working in confined spaces and handling sanitation chemicals.