Regional Sanitation Supervisor -Sanitation WA - Shift 2

About the Role

This position reports to the Sr. Manager Food Safety and is a full‑time, exempt role. The Regional Sanitation Supervisor will oversee sanitation programs and teams at processing facilities in Washington and Georgia, traveling approximately 60 % to Washington and 40 % to Georgia. The role supports food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across the region.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate sanitation activities across regional facilities, ensuring compliance with Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Monitor sanitation effectiveness through ATP testing, visual inspections, and allergen control procedures.
• Align sanitation schedules with production operations to maintain hygienic processing environments.
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and development for sanitation personnel, including training on cleaning procedures, chemical handling, and hygienic practices.
• Promote adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and workplace safety standards.
• Support the Food Safety & Quality Assurance program by ensuring sanitation activities meet FDA, USDA, and company regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal audits and third‑party certification audits (e.g., Safe Quality Food Institute, Primus GFS).
• Maintain audit‑ready sanitation documentation and verification records.
• Conduct pre‑operational inspections and support environmental monitoring programs, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities in sanitation efficiency, equipment design, and cleaning effectiveness.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to address sanitation challenges and improve equipment cleanability.
• Evaluate sanitation tools, chemicals, and processes to enhance performance and cost efficiency.
• Maintain sanitation records, track performance metrics, and report to the Senior Food Safety Manager.
• Assist with investigations and documentation of sanitation‑related deviations or food safety incidents.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities across geographically dispersed operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, training, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of sanitation chemicals, cleaning systems, and hygienic practices.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams, both internal and external.
• Capability to manage multi‑site food safety programs and complex investigations.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, internet research, and databases.
• Excellent English reading, writing, and speaking skills; Spanish proficiency desired but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Equivalent sanitation leadership experience in food manufacturing may substitute for formal education.
• Experience supervising sanitation teams in a processing environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of sanitation practices in food processing environments.
• Experience supporting food safety programs such as HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation verification programs.
• Familiarity with sanitation verification tools, including ATP testing and environmental monitoring.
• Verifiable safe vehicle operation history and clean driving record, confirmed by background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, or a related field.
• OSHA 10‑hour certification.
• HACCP certification.
• Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) certification.

Physical Demands

• Exposure to cold, wet, dry, and hot conditions (34 °F or below, and temperatures above 90 °F) in indoor and outdoor plant environments.
• Exposure to mechanical parts, moving machinery, electrical current, and chemicals.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lb.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders and scaffolding using 3‑point contact regularly.
• Repetitive hand and arm motions for extended periods.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Support weekends and holidays as needed.
• Travel to regional locations out of state.

Schedule

• 2nd Shift (Washington season): 6:00 pm – 2:00 am, Monday through Saturday; mandatory before/after hours, holidays, and weekends as required.
• 3rd Shift (Georgia season): 9:00 pm – 6:30 am, Monday through Saturday; mandatory before/after hours, holidays, and weekends as required.
• Additional hours and schedule flexibility may be required during peak production periods.

Pay

Pay Range: $70,000 – $90,000

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Group Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• Group Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off