Team Lead, Sanitation; Night Shift

Overview

Village Farms International (Nasdaq: VFF) is a vertically integrated global leader in cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods, and sustainable innovation. We are a company where growers, innovators, and creators come together to shape the future of high performing plant-based brands, globally. This role is on-site and reports to the Sanitation Supervisor.

Reporting to the Sanitation Supervisor, the Team Lead – Sanitation is responsible for leading and supporting sanitation operations to ensure all production equipment, machinery, utensils, tools, and facility areas are cleaned and maintained in accordance with Company standards. This role promotes a safe, organized, and audit-ready production environment through hands-on leadership, execution of the Master Sanitation Schedule, ATP swabbing procedures, and consistent adherence to quality, health, and safety standards.

Sanitation Operations & Safety Compliance

• Coordinates all sanitation activities according to Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Ensures machinery/equipment is properly disassembled and reassembled where required for effective cleaning.
• Conducts ATP swab testing as necessary to verify sanitation effectiveness.
• Ensures all chemicals used in the cleaning process are mixed according to supplier specifications.
• Maintains daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation records.
• Understands and fulfills responsibilities related to GMPs, HACCP, food safety, and health & safety programs.
• Maintains sanitation inventory and supplies.
• Verifies sanitation tasks completed by sanitation associates.
• Follows Health and Safety policies and procedures in which training is provided.
• Reports sanitation, safety, or operational concerns to the Sanitation Supervisor.

Team Leadership & Employee Development

• Leads by example and fosters an environment of mutual respect and teamwork among team members.
• Leads, coaches, mentors, and trains Sanitation Team Members.
• Conducts pre-shift meetings and provides feedback regarding team and individual performance.
• Ensures all new workers are effectively oriented and trained.
• Manages team workload distribution and structure to support operational efficiency and performance.
• Leads sanitation personnel onsite and ensures daily requirements and procedures are completed.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Operational Support

• Coordinates with Maintenance personnel, sanitation crew, and Production departments regarding dismantling and preparation of production lines and equipment for cleaning.
• Supports sanitation scheduling and completion of tasks within operational timelines.
• Communicates sanitation-related updates, concerns, and operational issues to leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager to support operational needs.

Other Duties

At Village Farms we are all growers  plants and processes require in-person care and attention to ensure we’re bringing the best our plants and people have to offer to our consumers. This role may involve additional duties as needed to support all business activities from seed to sale. This role is on-site.

Shift Time – Graveyard – 10:00pm-6:30am.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a sanitation environment within the food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or regulated production industry.
• Minimum 1 year in a Team Lead role is an asset.
• Experience in GMP and HACCP regulated facilities is an asset.
• Experience implementing sanitation procedures and SSOPs in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience conducting sanitation inspections, ATP swabbing, and maintaining sanitation documentation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with inventory management, scheduling, and team coordination is an asset.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of sanitation procedures, cleaning chemicals, and safe chemical handling practices.
• Understanding of GMPs, HACCP, SSOPs, WHMIS, and food safety standards.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify…