Sanitation Supervisor
Job Description
- Design, implement, and verify facility Sanitation and 5S programs are meeting internal and external expectations. Support plant sanitation by performing inspections and managing swab and sample programs to ensure sanitation and environmental monitoring programs are effective.
- Ensure compliance with Food Safety Pre-requisite Programs, including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), Chemical Procedures, through routine auditing.
- Cultivate employee trust, entrepreneurial spirit, and goal orientation. Motivate, support and coach employees to become self-directed.
- Create and lead teams of employees to improve sanitation and minimize equipment failures, reduce setup time, and improve throughputs and yields.
- Train FSQA team, general helper operators, and other plant personnel as needed.
- Provide backup supervisor coverage during planned vacations and emergency absences.
- Ensure proper administration of the collective bargaining agreement. Resolve labor grievances and concerns in a professional manner.
- Ensure each employee receives and understands required training and identify additional training as the need arises.
- 3+ years of sanitation experience in a food production environment
- Strong knowledge of food manufacturing sanitation programs, particularly dry sanitation.
- PCQI certification.
- Well-developed communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build professional relationships while facilitating a collaborative environment
- Proficient reading, writing, and communication skills with well-developed Microsoft Office expertise
- Ability to leverage information to develop insightful business judgment to ensure food safety and compliance
- Ability to deal effectively with all levels in a diverse environment
- Strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills.
Meet Your Recruiter
Technical Recruiter
Nancy is a Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than five years of full-cycle recruiting experience. She supports Sterling’s Food & Beverage and Life Sciences divisions, helping connect qualified candidates with opportunities in highly specialized, fast-moving industries.
Nancy enjoys recruiting because of the meaningful impact she can make throughout the hiring process. She is passionate about guiding candidates through each step with clear communication, transparency, and support, helping make the interview process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
For Nancy, recruiting is about more than filling open roles. It is about creating a positive candidate experience, building trust, and helping people move forward with confidence in their careers.