Willow Tree Poultry Farm is seeking a hands-onSanitation Supervisor - 2nd Shift to lead our sanitation team and uphold the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence throughout our facility.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys leading a team, and takes pride in maintaining a clean and safe operation.
What You'll Do
Supervise all 2nd shift sanitation staff and activities
Working supervisor who oversees the cleaning and sanitizing of the production facility and equipment
Validate that work areas and equipment have been properly cleaned and sanitized using ATP testing - not just visual inspection - before release for production
Conduct and coordinate the end-of-shift pre-operational (pre-op) inspection; do not release equipment or production lines for next-day startup until they pass
Mix, apply, and verify sanitation chemical concentrations correctly (titration/test strips), follow Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements, and enforce proper PPE use
Ensure accurate, legible, real-time completion of SSOP records, daily sanitation checklists, and ATP logs, and execute the periodic deep-clean tasks on the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS)
Ensure sanitation schedules align with production needs
Train and coach sanitation employees through hands-on leadership
Monitor labor hours and approve employee time records
Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, and company sanitation standards
Troubleshoot sanitation, equipment, and staffing issues
Communicate about equipment, maintenance, and supply needs to management
Assign staff appropriately to ensure quality and efficiency
Partner with Quality Control and Production teams to support plant operations
What You Bring
2-3+ years of sanitation, manufacturing, or leadership experience preferred
Strong leadership and communication skills
Ability to work hands-on in a production environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety
Understanding of cleaning validation versus cleaning itself; experience using an ATP testing device (luminometer) to verify sanitation is a plus
Ability to prioritize tasks and solve problems quickly
High school diploma or equivalent required
CFS and OSHA 10 certifications preferred
Knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safe equipment disassembly and reassembly
Familiarity with environmental monitoring, zone-based cleaning, and responding to presumptive Listeria positives in a ready-to-eat (RTE) environment preferred
Multilingual skills are a plus
Physical & Work Environment
Work in refrigerated production environments for extended periods
Ability to lift 50+ lbs regularly
Comfortable standing, walking, climbing, and operating equipment
Ability to safely operate tools, forklifts, and sanitation equipment
Schedule & Expectations
Full-time, 2nd Shift
3:00 PM until finish
8-10-hour shifts, 5-6 days per week
Occasional Saturdays and on-call coverage may be required
Strong attendance and reliability are essential
Why You'll Love Working Here
Stable, growing family-owned company
Team-oriented environment with hands-on leadership
Opportunity to make a direct impact on food safety and operations
Competitive pay and leadership opportunity
Apply Today - if you're ready to lead a sanitation team and help maintain a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment, we'd love to hear from you.