Sanitation Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage the sanitation of all equipment surfaces utensils and the entire plant environment ensuring compliance with food safety regulations HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards.
• Plan organize and coordinate sanitation activities in conjunction with quality assurance food safety health operations and maintenance teams to minimize production downtime and ensure seamless transitions between shifts.
• Monitor and analyze sanitation performance metrics conduct root cause analyses lead crossfunctional weekly meetings and implement corrective actions to drive continuous improvement in hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Develop update and enforce sanitation standard operating procedures (SOPs) and sanitation schedules ensuring adherence to regulatory and internal audit requirements including FDA and USDA inspections.
• Manage personnel decisions including hiring training coaching and performance management of the sanitation team ensuring all staff are trained in food safety protocols chemical handling and sanitation best practices; participate in handson sanitation tasks as necessary.
• Collaborate with the maintenance and production departments to optimize sanitary design of equipment reducing contamination risks and improving overall plant hygiene.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing or processing environment with a focus on sanitation and hygiene management.
• At least one year of experience in sanitation within a food manufacturing processing or packaging facility with a solid understanding of food safety regulations (HACCP GMP FSMA).
• Proficiency in using digital tools including email spreadsheets word processing software and sanitation management systems to track cleanliness and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation processes including cleaning chemistry chemical handling protocols allergen control and sanitary design principles of food manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with food industry quality systems regulatory inspections (FDA USDA) pest control programs and safety standards related to sanitation.
• Ability to manage sanitation staff in a fastpaced food production environment ensuring adherence to industryspecific hygiene standards and company policies.

Work Conditions:

• Regular onsite presence at the food manufacturing facility working in a production environment that may involve exposure to chemicals highpressure cleaning equipment and varying temperatures (cold storage hot water cleaning etc.).
• Up to 5% travel within the U.S. for site visits compliance audits or specialized training programs related to sanitation and food safety practices.
• Flexible work hours to align with the plants sanitation schedules including sanitation activities preoperative inspections and various production shifts including nights weekends or holidays as required.
• High degree of autonomy and leadership responsible for managing sanitation processes and ensuring regulatory compliance with minimal direct supervision while maintaining food safety and hygiene at the highest standard.

• Bonus
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Remote Work :

No