Supervisor, Sanitation

Salary Range: CA $55,000.00 To CA $63,000.00 Annually

Village Farms International (Nasdaq: VFF) is a vertically integrated global leader in cannabis and plant-based consumer packaged goods, and sustainable innovation. As one of North America’s longest-standing produce operators built on decades of expertise, we’re a company where growers, innovators, and creators come together to shape the future of high performing plant-based brands, globally.

Joining Village Farms means joining a global team built on purpose, integrity, and ambition. Here, we grow people, ideas and possibilities.

What You'll Do
Sanitation Operations & Safety Compliance

Oversees daily sanitation activities in alignment with Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), GMPs, HACCP, and WHMIS requirements

Ensures proper disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and inspection of production equipment by Sanitation Technicians and Associates

Verifies accurate execution of the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) across all shifts and zones

Conducts or oversees ATP swab testing and other verification methods to validate cleaning effectiveness

Ensures safe handling, storage, and correct dilution of cleaning chemicals in accordance with supplier and regulatory guidelines

Maintains and reviews sanitation logs, checklists, audit records, and compliance documentation

Leads internal audits and prepares for third-party and regulatory inspections

Ensures all staff follow health, safety, and environmental policies; investigates and reports incidents as required

Manages inventory of sanitation supplies and PPE; coordinates reordering to prevent shortages

Oversees daily housekeeping activities to ensure cleanliness of all non-production areas

Team Leadership & Employee Development

Directly supervises Team Leads, Sanitation Technicians, Sanitation Associates, and Housekeepers

Assigns tasks, monitors performance, and provides ongoing coaching, feedback, and recognition

Conducts pre-shift meetings, safety huddles, and performance reviews

Oversees onboarding, training, and competency assessments for all sanitation personnel

Develops team members through cross-training, skill-building, and career development support

Enforces accountability and adherence to attendance, conduct, and performance standards

Fosters a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Cross-Functional Coordination & Operational Support

Collaborates with Production, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Health and Safety teams to coordinate line changeovers, equipment access, and sanitation timelines

Communicates sanitation status, delays, or concerns to the Sanitation Manager and production leadership

Supports scheduling and shift coverage to ensure 24/7 operational needs are met

Participates in root cause analysis and corrective actions for sanitation-related non-conformances

Implements process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance cleaning effectiveness

Ensures non-production areas (offices, washrooms, lunchrooms, locker rooms, public areas) are cleaned to established standards by Housekeepers

Confirms that Housekeepers are cross trained in basic sanitation tasks and can support production area cleaning during peak periods

Monitors supply levels and restocking in common areas; ensures waste disposal procedures are followed

Integrates Housekeeping schedules and performance into overall sanitation planning and audits

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 means other duties may arise since we work together to ensure we support all business activities – seed to sale.

This role is on‑site, which requires you to work on facility at all times in a Sanitation Supervisor or directly supporting operations.

This position Shift Time – Afternoon – 2:00pm-10:30pm.

What You Bring
Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required

Certification in HACCP and WHMIS is necessary (willing to obtain)

Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety, Food Science, or a related field is an asset

Certification in GMP or…