Sanitation Supervisor

About the role

In this key role, you'll serve as the frontline leader overseeing all sanitation activities within our Pilgrim’s poultry processing plant. You’ll ensure the facility meets all sanitation, food safety, and regulatory standards while supporting efficient plant operations. Working primarily on the production floor during sanitation shifts, you’ll coordinate sanitation team duties, monitor cleaning processes and equipment, and verify compliance with USDA, OSHA, and company sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all sanitation activities to ensure the facility, equipment, and tools are cleaned and sanitized according to company, USDA, and regulatory standards.
• Lead, train, and schedule sanitation team members, ensuring proper execution of cleaning procedures and safe work practices.
• Conduct pre-op and post-op inspections to verify sanitation effectiveness and document compliance for food safety audits.
• Monitor chemical usage, cleaning methods, and equipment performance, ensuring appropriate concentrations, handling, and maintenance.
• Respond promptly to sanitation-related issues during and after cleaning shifts, troubleshooting problems to maintain readiness for production.
• Maintain accurate sanitation records, including checklists, logs, corrective actions, and audit documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, reinforcing PPE use, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe chemical handling throughout sanitation operations.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the Operations Team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED; College Degree in related field preferred.
• 1 or more years of previous supervisory experience with leadership skills of 20+ employees preferred.
• Poultry, food, or manufacturing industry experience is a plus.

Skills

• Effective communication both orally and in writing.
• Capable of independent decision making.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Word and Excel preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.

Pay

Base salary range of $73,620 +/- based on experience.

Schedule

Monday – Friday with occasional weekends.