Sanitation Supervisor

About the Role

The Sanitation Supervisor leads and coordinates all plant cleaning activities to ensure a safe, clean, and audit-ready manufacturing environment. This position supervises a team of factory cleaners and is accountable for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in both GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) production areas and non-GMP facility areas. The role ensures compliance with food safety, quality, and company standards while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, train, schedule, and direct cleaning personnel.
• Assign daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks and verify completion.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action when necessary.
• Develop and maintain staffing plans to ensure adequate sanitation coverage.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability.
• Lead by example in maintaining high sanitation and housekeeping standards.

GMP Area Sanitation & Audit Readiness

• Ensure all GMP production, processing, packaging, and storage areas are cleaned and maintained according to established sanitation procedures and food safety requirements.
• Develop, implement, and enforce sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs).
• Conduct routine inspections of GMP areas to verify cleanliness and compliance.
• Maintain continuous audit readiness for customer and third-party audits.
• Partner with Quality Assurance and Operations teams to address sanitation-related findings and corrective actions.
• Verify completion and documentation of sanitation activities, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Support root cause investigations related to sanitation or audit findings.

Facility and Industrial Area Cleanliness

• Oversee housekeeping and cleanliness programs for non-GMP areas, including:
  • Wash House
  • Lime Kiln
  • Putsch Building
  • Maintenance Shops
  • Warehouse including bulk loading and packaging areas
  • Utility Areas
  • Grounds and exterior facility areas as assigned
• Establish cleaning schedules and standards for all assigned facility areas.
• Coordinate deep-cleaning projects and special housekeeping activities.
• Ensure proper waste removal and disposal practices throughout the facility.
• Monitor facility conditions and identify maintenance or housekeeping concerns.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Ensure all employees utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of GMP requirements, food safety principles, and sanitation best practices.
• Experience leading teams and managing employee performance.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience in food manufacturing or agricultural processing environments.
• Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, BRC, FDA, or other food safety systems.
• Experience preparing for and supporting regulatory and customer audits.
• Bilingual communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, bend, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including wet, dusty, hot, cold, and noisy areas.

Success Measures

• Maintain GMP areas in an audit-ready condition at all times.
• Ensure Master Sanitation Sheets are completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with established sanitation schedules and documentation requirements.
• Achieve sanitation and housekeeping standards across both GMP and non-GMP facility areas, including the Wash House, Lime Kiln, Putsch Building, and other assigned locations.
• Develop a capable, engaged, and accountable sanitation team.
• Minimize sanitation-related audit findings and corrective actions.
• Ensure safe execution of all sanitation activities.
• Maintain complete and accurate sanitation records and documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in cleanliness, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Effectively manage labor and resources to ensure all sanitation tasks are completed according to schedule and plant expectations.