Precut Sanitation Supervisor-EIF

Job Details

Job Details

Job Location:

Emerald Isle Foods - Richmond, VA 23234

Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Day

Position Summary:

Emerald Isle Foods is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead and support sanitation operations across our production and warehouse facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, and compliant environment that supports the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality food products.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both supervision and active participation in sanitation activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and experienced in food manufacturing sanitation programs.

The Sanitation Supervisor will be primarily based at the Pre-Cut and Warehouse operations and is expected to spend approximately 80% of time on the production floor and 20% on documentation and compliance activities.

• Supervise and coordinate daily sanitation activities across the processing plant, warehouse, and surrounding grounds
• Lead, coach, train, and develop sanitation team members
• Assess performance and provide ongoing feedback to sanitation staff
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company safety standards

• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, HARPC, FDA, and OSHA regulations
• Implement and monitor sanitation procedures, food safety standards, and pest control programs
• Support food safety and food defense initiatives throughout the facility
• Monitor, verify, and document sanitation SOPs and quality standards
• Assist with internal and external audits and facility walk-throughs

• Actively participate in sanitation activities on the production floor
• Manage sanitation schedules and daily cleaning operations
• Maintain inventory of sanitation chemicals, cleaning tools, and required PPE
• Ensure proper use and handling of sanitation chemicals
• Partner with QA/QC leadership to develop and improve sanitation programs

• Conduct sanitation and food safety training (SSOPs)
• Maintain sanitation records, documentation, and verification logs
• Assist in developing sanitation procedures and continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Agricultural Science, Operations Management, or related field preferred
• High School Diploma / Associate Degree with 3–5 years of sanitation or food manufacturing experience

• Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, FDA/USDA regulations)
• Experience with sanitation chemicals and cleaning procedures
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel)
• Ability to lift 50-60ilbs
• Ability to work in a cold environment of 35 degrees

• HACCP Certification
• Experience in food manufacturing or fresh/pre-cut food environment

• Opportunity to lead a critical food safety function
• Hands-on leadership role with impact
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to build your own team
• Growth and development opportunities