2nd Shift Sanitation Supervisor - Food

Sanitation Supervisor

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all cleaning and sanitation activities within a food production facility. This role leads and trains the sanitation team, ensures compliance with food safety and regulatory standards, and keeps the facility andequipment in a clean and safe working condition. The ideal candidate has experience supervising sanitation teams within refrigerated or food processing environments and understands the requirements of GMPs and SSOPs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and coach sanitation team members on proper sanitation procedures, food safety standards, and company policies.
• Ensure production areas, equipment, and tools are cleaned and sanitized to required standards and ready for use before shift start.
• Conduct routine pre-operational and post-operational sanitation inspections.
• Monitor and maintain proper use, handling, and storage of sanitation chemicals.
• Ensure team members follow personal hygiene guidelines including proper uniform, PPE, and handwashing practices.
• Oversee the cleaning and sanitation of production floors, tools, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, and supporting areas.
• Maintain sanitation records including logs, inspection forms, corrective actions, and cleaning schedules.
• Identify and report sanitation concerns, equipment issues, or safety hazards.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to support smooth shift transitions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sanitation efficiency and food safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of sanitation experience in food or beverage manufacturing; prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GMPs, SSOPs, and food safety regulations (FDA, USDA, GFSI or similar).
• Ability to train and lead sanitation employees effectively.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work in cold or refrigerated environments.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in food production areas, including cold or refrigerated rooms.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, or overtime depending on production needs.