Sanitation Supervisor - Third Shift

General PurposeDirectly supervise employees engaged in activities to ensure that operations meet sanitation requirements for machinery, equipment, and/or facilities in accordance with the company's policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable laws. Ensure that sanitation, quality, and department efficiencies are maintained at or above standards. Function as a resource and point of escalation to direct reports. Coach, mentor, and provide performance development opportunities to team members on an ongoing basis.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesSchedule, assign and monitor work, and provide clear direction to santitation employees to meet the needs of the business. Ensure effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action, and performance managementTrain and instruct employees in regard to sanitation standards, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and objectives. Oversee instruction, implementation, and enforcement of policies as they relate to employeesImplement and maintain sanitation programs and ensure compliance with company standards and directivesAnalyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work problemsCollaborate with other supervisors to coordinate activities to identify, solve, and prevent problems affecting sanitationConduct audits of sanitation and clean-in-place (CIP) processes to ensure compliance with SSOP'sRecommend measures to continuously improve sanitation methods, equipment performance, and quality of products produced and distributed by the facilityValidate SSOP's annually or when systems are modifiedManage relationships with outside vendors (e.g., chemical supplier)Working cross functionally and collaboratively with DFA operations, QA&C and chemical supply vendors, develop, implement, and continuously improve on sanitation programs, policies, and key performance indicators (KPI's)Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issuesFollow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirementsThe requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as requiredEducation and ExperienceUndergraduate degree in food science or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)2 to 5 years of sanitation or related experience, coupled with demonstrated leadership attributes or team leadership experience; supervisor experience preferredCertification and/or License - may be required during the course of employmentKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel managementKnowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systemsAble to work collaboratively in a team environment with facilities, regulatory agencies, and customersAble to foster good teamworkAble to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writingAble to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalismAble to present options and ideas to current processes or proceduresAble to interpret and apply company policiesAble to adapt and manage to change effectivelyAble to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize work activitiesAble to understand technical documents, dilutions, percentages, and basic mathematical formulas for chemical concentrationsMust be able to read, write and speak EnglishAn Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veteran

Created: 2026-03-07