Sanitation Supervisor

Sanitation Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

A growing food production facility is looking for an experienced Sanitation Supervisor to lead day‑to‑day sanitation activities across the plant. This role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, hygienic, and audit‑ready environment while guiding a team in a high‑volume manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who understands food safety programs, sanitation methods, and regulatory expectations. Must have experience with wet food manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and execute daily, weekly, and periodic sanitation tasks, including upkeep of the Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Ensure all cleaning procedures, SSOPs, and internal sanitation practices meet regulatory and plant requirements.
• Direct sanitation staff during the shift—providing coaching, training, and ongoing performance support.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and safety standards such as GMP, HACCP, SQF, OSHA, and other applicable guidelines.
• Oversee cleaning of equipment, floors, drains, and food contact surfaces, including CIP/COP systems.
• Manage sanitation chemicals, usage logs, and employee chemical‑handling training.
• Support programs related to pest management, glass and brittle plastics, and facility color‑coding.
• Maintain accurate documentation, complete sanitation records, and ensure work orders are properly closed.
• Assist with preparation and walkthroughs for internal and external audits.
• Promote a strong culture of cleanliness, food safety, and employee safety throughout the plant.
• Conduct equipment and safety training, including PIT/forklift and LOTO.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance sanitation efficiency and overall plant hygiene.
• Perform other duties as required.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and develop members of the sanitation team.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training of sanitation personnel.
• Set expectations, provide regular feedback, and support employee growth.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at boosting sanitation performance and plant reliability.

What We’re Looking For

• Associate’s degree in Food Science or a related area preferred.
• 2–5 years of sanitation leadership experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP, SQF, and general regulatory compliance.
• Experience with CIP/COP systems and chemical handling procedures.
• Proficient in creating and training on sanitation processes and procedures.
• Comfortable working in a physical production environment.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard computer applications.

What’s Offered

• Full‑time, direct‑hire role
• Health, dental, and life insurance benefits

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