Sanitation Supervisor

About the role

The sanitation supervisor is directly responsible for overseeing and managing the sanitation crew that disassembles, cleans, sanitizes, and reassembles the production facility and equipment. Effectiveness results in consistent, wholesome, food‑safe products for customers. The supervisor trains the workforce, ensures duties are performed safely and in accordance with the written sanitation program, maintains records to support the HACCP Food Safety Program, and works with the sanitation program supplier, Hydrite Chemicals, to obtain current chemicals and application techniques.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Supervise daily pre‑cleaning, cleaning, and sanitizing of the facility and production equipment after use, following established SOPs.
• Oversee all disassembly, cleaning, and sanitation functions to ensure a safe, food‑safe production environment.
• Document and maintain orderly records of nightly audits of the Master Sanitation Plan.
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation for the HACCP Food Safety Program in conjunction with Hydrite Chemicals.
• Uphold and implement the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Conduct new‑employee and annual employee training with Hydrite Chemicals; update chemical safety, sanitation procedures, and new equipment cleaning SOPs.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals are locked and secure after use as part of the Bio‑Security Program.
• Secure the building during and after nightly sanitation processes.
• Verify post‑cleaning and sanitizing of upgraded or repaired equipment is performed correctly.
• Communicate equipment or building deviations to maintenance.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance on corrective and preventative actions resulting from microbial testing.
• Stay current on food manufacturing practices through reading, networking, seminars, and consultants.
• Ensure facility and equipment meet WDA, FDA, USDA, and HACCP sanitation standards.
• Participate as a HACCP team member.

Key Requirements

• High school education or higher; ability to speak, write, and read English.
• 5+ years of sanitation experience in food manufacturing, preferably dairy‑related.
• 3+ years supervising and managing a sanitation crew.
• Understanding of chemical application and the chemistry of cleaning and sanitation chemicals.
• Mechanical ability and familiarity with tools for equipment disassembly and reassembly.
• Excellent people skills and ability to multi‑task effectively.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, push, pull, and lift up to 60 lb; perform repetitive motions safely while following safety and quality procedures.

Physical Demands

This role requires regular standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 60 pounds. Employees must be able to perform repetitive motions and safely operate equipment while adhering to all safety and quality procedures.

Working Environment

Work is performed in a food‑manufacturing facility with variable temperatures—cooler warehouse areas and warmer production zones. The environment includes exposure to moving equipment, moderate to loud noise levels, and required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves, and hairnets.

Total Rewards

• Competitive salary and quarterly bonus scheme for production.
• Low employee contribution for medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Maternity leave (20 weeks) and parental leave.
• Reward & Recognition program.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Long Service Awards.

Schedule

Full‑time, 2nd shift.

Why Ornua?

Ornua is a purpose‑driven, values‑led co‑operative supporting Irish dairy farming families worldwide. With 10 business units, 16 production facilities, and global teams, Ornua delivers iconic consumer brands such as Kerrygold and provides innovative dairy ingredient solutions. The company’s values—Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together—guide a culture of continuous learning, career progression (including global mobility), and comprehensive, region‑specific benefits.