Sanitation Supervisor

Position Summary

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating all plant cleaning activities to ensure a safe, clean, and audit-ready manufacturing environment. This position supervises a team of factory cleaners and is accountable for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in both GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) production areas and non-GMP facility areas. The Sanitation Supervisor ensures compliance with food safety, quality, and company standards while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, train, schedule, and direct cleaning personnel.


• Assign daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks and verify completion.


• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and corrective action when necessary.


• Develop and maintain staffing plans to ensure adequate sanitation coverage.


• Foster a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability.


• Lead by example in maintaining high sanitation and housekeeping standards.

GMP Area Sanitation & Audit Readiness

• Ensure all GMP production, processing, packaging, and storage areas are cleaned and maintained according to established sanitation procedures and food safety requirements.


• Develop, implement, and enforce sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs).


• Conduct routine inspections of GMP areas to verify cleanliness and compliance.


• Maintain continuous audit readiness for customer, and third-party audits.


• Partner with Quality Assurance and Operations teams to address sanitation-related findings and corrective actions.


• Verify completion and documentation of sanitation activities, inspections, and corrective actions.


• Support root cause investigations related to sanitation or audit findings.

Facility and Industrial Area Cleanliness

• Oversee housekeeping and cleanliness programs for non-GMP areas, including:




• Wash House


• Lime Kiln


• Putsch Building


• Maintenance Shops


• Warehouse including bulk loading and packaging areas


• Utility Areas


• Grounds and exterior facility areas as assigned




• Establish cleaning schedules and standards for all assigned facility areas.


• Coordinate deep-cleaning projects and special housekeeping activities.


• Ensure proper waste removal and disposal practices throughout the facility.


• Monitor facility conditions and identify maintenance or housekeeping concerns.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.


• Ensure proper handling, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.


• Ensure all employees utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Working knowledge of GMP requirements, food safety principles, and sanitation best practices.


• Experience leading teams and managing employee performance.


• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience in food manufacturing or agricultural processing environments.


• Knowledge of HACCP, SQF, BRC, FDA, or other food safety systems.


• Experience preparing for and supporting regulatory and customer audits.


• Bilingual communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, bend, and lift throughout the workday.


• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including wet, dusty, hot, cold, and noisy areas.

Success Measures

A successful Sanitation Supervisor will:

• Maintain GMP areas in an audit-ready condition at all times.


• Ensure Master Sanitation Sheets are completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with established sanitation schedules and documentation requirements.


• Achieve sanitation and housekeeping standards across both GMP and non-GMP facility areas, including the Wash House, Lime Kiln, Putsch Building, and other assigned locations.


• Develop a capable, engaged, and accountable sanitation team.


• Minimize sanitation-related audit findings and corrective actions.


• Ensure safe execution of all sanitation activities.


• Maintain complete and accurate sanitation records and documentation.


• Drive continuous improvement in cleanliness, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.


• Effectively manage labor and resources to ensure all sanitation tasks are completed according to schedule and plant expectations.