Sanitation Supervisor

The Sanitation Supervisor oversees comprehensive cleaning and sanitizing activities across the facility to ensure all equipment and areas meet strict sanitation and food safety standards. This role directs daily department operations, supervises sanitation team members, and collaborates with cross-functional departments to maintain compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

• Coach, mentor, and lead sanitation team members to achieve departmental and individual performance goals.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, and developing team members, including conducting performance evaluations and performance management.
• Provide ongoing recognition and general supervision to support a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure sanitation standards and sanitation procedures are consistently followed throughout the facility.
• Supervise the execution of daily, weekly, monthly, and other scheduled cleaning activities to meet operational and regulatory requirements.
• Identify deficient areas in sanitation or housekeeping and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Perform pre-operational inspections as needed to verify compliance with all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Provide input and content for creating and maintaining documentation that supports SSOPs and the Sanitation Training Program.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and Food Safety Plans, including housekeeping practices and accurate record keeping.
• Act as the on-site liaison for external sanitation vendors, including chemical suppliers, special sanitation services, pest control providers, and office janitorial staff.
• Provide feedback to leadership on external vendor performance and recommend improvements when necessary.
• Serve as an active, contributing member of the facility safety committee.
• Collaborate with other departments such as maintenance, quality assurance, accounting, and production to resolve sanitation-related issues and support smooth operations.
• Support production and scheduling needs by aligning sanitation activities with operational timelines and requirements.

• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proven sanitation experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety principles.
• Ability to ensure and enforce sanitation standards and procedures in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with HACCP and Food Safety Plans, including documentation and record keeping.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and lead a team, including conducting performance evaluations and managing performance.
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to understand and support the cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment.
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills to oversee daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning activities.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional departments and external vendors.
• Attention to detail in identifying sanitation deficiencies and ensuring corrective actions are completed.

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment, such as bakery or frozen food production.
• Familiarity with production processes and how sanitation supports operational efficiency.
• Ability to contribute to the development and maintenance of SSOPs and sanitation training materials.
• Comfort working with external vendors, including chemical suppliers, pest control, and janitorial services.
• Participation in safety committees or similar safety-focused initiatives.
• Interest in ongoing training and career development within sanitation and food safety.

Employees benefit from comprehensive health coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, along with paid time off and paid holidays to support work-life balance. A 401(k) program with employer match helps build long-term financial security, while tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities encourage continued learning and professional growth. Team members enjoy employee discounts, access to structured training and career development programs, and convenient pay-on-demand options that provide added financial flexibility.

This role operates within a food manufacturing facility that includes multiple areas such as a bakery and freezer, requiring the ability to move across departments while providing…