Sanitation Supervisor

Job Description

Willow Tree Poultry Farm is seeking a hands-on Sanitation Supervisor – 2nd Shift to lead the sanitation team and uphold the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise all 2nd shift sanitation staff and activities
• Oversee the cleaning and sanitizing of the production facility and equipment
• Validate that work areas and equipment have been properly cleaned and sanitized using ATP testing – not just visual inspection – before release for production
• Conduct and coordinate the end-of-shift pre-operational (pre-op) inspection; do not release equipment or production lines for next-day startup until they pass
• Mix, apply, and verify sanitation chemical concentrations correctly (titration/test strips), follow Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements, and enforce proper PPE use
• Ensure accurate, legible, real-time completion of SSOP records, daily sanitation checklists, and ATP logs, and execute the periodic deep-clean tasks on the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS)
• Ensure sanitation schedules align with production needs
• Train and coach sanitation employees through hands-on leadership
• Monitor labor hours and approve employee time records
• Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, and company sanitation standards
• Troubleshoot sanitation, equipment, and staffing issues
• Communicate about equipment, maintenance, and supply needs to management
• Assign staff appropriately to ensure quality and efficiency
• Partner with Quality Control and Production teams to support plant operations

What You Bring

• 2–3+ years of sanitation, manufacturing, or leadership experience preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work hands-on in a production environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety
• Understanding of cleaning validation versus cleaning itself; experience using an ATP testing device (luminometer) to verify sanitation is a plus
• Ability to prioritize tasks and solve problems quickly
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• CFS and OSHA 10 certifications preferred
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safe equipment disassembly and reassembly
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring, zone-based cleaning, and responding to presumptive Listeria positives in a ready-to-eat (RTE) environment preferred
• Multilingual skills are a plus

Physical & Work Environment

• Work in refrigerated production environments for extended periods
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly
• Comfortable standing, walking, climbing, and operating equipment
• Ability to safely operate tools, forklifts, and sanitation equipment

Schedule & Expectations

• Full-time, 2nd Shift
• 3:00 PM until finish
• 8–10-hour shifts, 5–6 days per week
• Occasional Saturdays and on-call coverage may be required
• Strong attendance and reliability are essential

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A stable, growing family-owned company
• A team-oriented environment with hands-on leadership
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on food safety and operations
• Competitive pay and leadership opportunity