Sanitation Supervisor

About the role

The Sanitation Site Supervisor leads daily sanitation operations at a client facility that runs multiple shifts, seven days a week. You’ll work closely with your team before, during, and after sanitation shifts — ensuring the site is ready, safety protocols are followed, and food safety standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sanitation Teams: Supervise and support sanitation employees to ensure proper staffing, safe practices, and effective cleaning processes.
• Ensure Shift Readiness: Coordinate with client maintenance teams pre-shift, verify lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and confirm equipment access.
• Drive Safety & Food Safety: Reinforce PPE use, GMPs, SSOPs, and HAZCOMM practices; ensure compliance with USDA/FDA requirements.
• Inspect & Approve Work: Conduct equipment inspections before, during, and after sanitation to ensure readiness for production.
• Partner with Inspectors & Clients: Accompany USDA/QA inspectors during pre-op inspections and maintain strong communication with client leadership.
• Manage Documentation: Complete and maintain sanitation logs, deficiency reports, training records, and time/attendance records.
• Enforce Standards: Apply company policies consistently, including progressive discipline when needed.
• Adapt to Needs: Adjust staffing to cover short crews, manage budgets responsibly, and drive continuous improvement in sanitation effectiveness.

Requirements

• Experience: 2–3 years in sanitation leadership within food processing (USDA/FDA environment required).
• Sanitation Knowledge: Strong understanding of GMPs, SSOPs, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE, and chemical handling.
• Supervisory Skills: Ability to lead, coach, and develop hourly teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Bilingual Preferred: English and Spanish.
• Adaptability: Willingness to work varied shifts (days, nights, weekends, holidays) and in all plant conditions (hot, cold, wet, loud).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to enforce safety and sanitation standards.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and conditions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development support
• Relocation assistance (where applicable)
• Retail plan options

Pay

Competitive pay

Schedule

8- to 10-hour shifts; days, nights, weekends, holidays as needed

Work Environment

Hands-on work in food plant settings; requires physical stamina and use of PPE

Travel

Minimal, site-based role