We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Sanitation Supervisor to lead our cleaning and sanitation operations across various facilities. In this vital role, you will oversee the daily activities of custodial staff, ensuring that all areas meet the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and sanitation compliance. Your leadership will drive team performance, uphold safety regulations, and promote a culture of excellence in industrial and commercial cleaning environments. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage sanitation projects that directly impact health, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate daily cleaning and sanitation activities performed by custodial staff across multiple sites.
Develop work schedules, assign tasks, and monitor team performance to ensure timely completion of cleaning duties.
Conduct inspections to verify adherence to sanitation standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
Train staff on proper cleaning techniques, safety procedures, and the use of cleaning equipment and chemicals.
Oversee industrial cleaning projects, including heavy-duty sanitation tasks in commercial or industrial settings.
Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring proper usage and storage.
Enforce safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with health regulations related to sanitation and custodial work.
Skills
Proven experience in cleaning, custodial services, or janitorial roles with a focus on industrial or commercial environments.
Strong staff supervision and team management skills with demonstrated supervisory experience.
Excellent communication skills for effective managerial oversight and customer service interactions.
Knowledge of sanitation practices, safety regulations, and cleaning & sanitation management standards.
Ability to lead teams in high-pressure situations while maintaining attention to detail.
Experience with laundry operations or hospitality housekeeping management is a plus.
Leadership qualities that inspire teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement in sanitation processes.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Ottawa, IL
Salary
$75,000–$85,000
Skills
Cleaning Equipmentunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Custodial Servicesunmatched
Customer Satisfactionunmatched
Customer Service Evaluationunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Industrial Cleaningunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Laundryunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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