Sanitation Supervisor

Job Description

The Sanitation Supervisor directs and supervises the cleaning of the plant food production equipment and facility to meet food safety requirements. Their leadership is critical to ensure products are delivered to their customers in a timely and correct manner.

• Oversee daily sanitation operations implementing company policies related to a clean work environment.
• Ensures compliance with all Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP).
• Leads, and coordinates work assignments of sanitation crew.
• Managing master sanitation schedule.
• Ensure sanitation crew is trained.
• Develop and present sanitation, GMP, and food safety training programs.
• Policy compliance of what comes into the dishroom.
• Audit all sanitation and food safety training programs to ensure compliance.
• Work with USDA and other governmental agencies as needed.
• Prepares reports on inspections, corrects deficiencies, and implements action steps.
• Controls chemicals used in the sanitation process and trains sanitation crew.
• Assisting Production Manager with the planning and organization of the Food Departments needs.
• Performing Daily Briefings with employees.
• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
• Coaching and training of employees.
• Give clear expectations to employees to prevent misunderstanding.
• Perform all other duties as directed by the management team.
• Follow established rules of each unit for entry to building and work areas, properly attired and in compliance with HACCP guidelines for personal hygiene and observe security precautions as mandated by unit management.

• Organizational and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of internal policies and procedures.
• Competent to work independently within the area of expertise.
• Self‑motivated with a results‑driven approach.
• Ability to deal with a variety of compliance situations and implement continuous improvement.
• Knows and follows all safety requirements; strives to maintain a safe work environment.
• Effectively gives and receives feedback; willingly asks questions and seeks direction, as needed.
• Must be able to function within a team environment.
• Perform tasks under general supervision.

• Proven experience as Sanitation Supervisor in a food production environment.
• A minimum of 3 years' Experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• You must also be familiar with the safe application of disinfectants and other chemicals.
• Experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools.
• Knowledge of Food Industry quality, sanitation standards and requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, specifically in Excel, Word and e‑mail.

This position has supervisory responsibilities.