The Sanitation Supervisor leads nightly sanitation operations in a food manufacturing facility, ensuring all activities meet regulatory standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs). This role oversees pre-operational inspections, implements corporate sanitation policies, coordinates closely with Maintenance and Operations, and manages a sanitation team on a third-shift schedule. The supervisor ensures accurate documentation, supports cross-functional collaboration, and maintains a clean, safe, and compliant production environment.

• Monitor nightly sanitation activities and conduct thorough visual inspections to ensure all areas meet cleanliness and safety standards.
• Oversee pre-operational inspections and verify that all equipment and production areas comply with SSOP requirements before startup.
• Implement and enforce corporate sanitation policies and procedures across the facility.
• Maintain and update the master sanitation schedule and develop sanitation procedures for new equipment as needed.
• Coordinate sanitation needs and schedules with Maintenance and Operations to support efficient production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
• Manage shift schedules for the sanitation team, including assignments, training, breaks, and coverage to ensure adequate staffing at all times.
• Conduct performance reviews for new hires and provide ongoing feedback to support their development.
• Coordinate production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers to align sanitation activities with production requirements.
• Communicate staffing needs and personnel updates with Human Resources to support recruitment and scheduling.
• Lead shift meetings to discuss safety, performance expectations, and operational priorities with the sanitation team.
• Ensure proper completion, documentation, and filing of sanitation records in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Act as backup for supervised employees when necessary, assisting with hands-on sanitation tasks to maintain workflow.
• Maintain regular communication with other supervisors, the Quality Manager, and the Managing Director to align sanitation activities with quality and operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, GMPs, and SSOPs through consistent oversight and corrective actions when needed.
• Train, guide, and coach sanitation personnel to follow procedures, use equipment safely, and maintain high performance standards.

• 3–5 years of experience supervising sanitation in a food manufacturing environment (required).
• Demonstrated ability to oversee sanitation processes and ensure compliance with regulatory standards, GMPs, and SSOPs.
• Proven experience leading and managing a sanitation team in a production setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Experience working with ERP systems to support scheduling, recordkeeping, and operational coordination.
• Ability to train, guide, and develop sanitation personnel to maintain consistent performance and adherence to procedures.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and organizational levels.
• Ability to work third shift (4:00 PM – 1:30 AM, Monday–Friday) with flexibility for occasional Saturday work.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• Experience working in a union environment (preferred).
• Familiarity with third-party auditing processes and industry standards in food manufacturing.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams such as Maintenance, Operations, HR, and Quality.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and schedules.
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation, recordkeeping, and compliance.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment with shifting priorities.

You will join a food manufacturing organization that values safety, quality, and teamwork, and encourages collaboration across departments. The role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated sanitation team, influence plant-wide standards, and contribute directly to product quality and operational success. You will work in a structured environment that supports professional development, cross-functional exposure, and the chance to build leadership experience on a consistent third-shift schedule.

This role operates in a food manufact