Company

food manufacturing

SanitationSupervisor

$60–69k Mapleville, Rhode Island, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Sanitation Supervisor. Skills: Sanitation operations, Team supervision, Food safety compliance. Supervise daily sanitation operations. Conduct routine inspections for sanitation deficiencies”

Industry & Context.

food manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving abilities

Eligibility Requirements

3rd shift role, Mon-Fri 7pm-5am schedule, Exposure to wet, cold, and noisy conditions, Use of PPE required, Working in confined spaces, Handling sanitation chemicals

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing sanitation, at least 1 year in a supervisory role, Ability to read and interpret SDS, sanitation logs, and audit documentation, Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed, Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs for extended periods

Nice to Have

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field, HACCP certification or equivalent

What You'll Do.

Supervise daily sanitation operations

Conduct routine inspections for sanitation deficiencies

Monitor and verify chemical concentration checks

Oversee allergen washdowns

Oversee post-USDA sampling cleaning

Oversee sterilization of processing environments

Maintain sanitation equipment

Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and PPE

Assist on the floor when team support is

Respond to operational needs on Saturdays

Provide assistance on Saturdays

Coordinate on Saturdays

Provide floor support when operational needs arise

Train sanitation staff on cleaning procedures

Train sanitation staff on safety protocols

Train sanitation staff on GMP compliance

Mentor sanitation staff on cleaning procedures

Mentor sanitation staff on safety protocols

Mentor sanitation staff on GMP compliance

Ensure documentation of sanitation activities

Support third-party audits

Support internal quality assurance programs

Collaborate with QA teams

Collaborate with Maintenance teams

Collaborate with Production teams

Resolve sanitation-related issues

Implement corrective actions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with QA; Collaborate with Maintenance; Collaborate with Production

Communication Scope

Report findings

Full Job Description

## Description *Please note this is a 3rd shift role the schedule is Mon-Fri 7pm-5am* The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all sanitation activities within the facility to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This role leads a team of sanitation personnel, manages cleaning schedules, and supports continuous improvement in hygiene practices across production areas.  ## Duties/Responsibilities Supervise daily sanitation operations including cleaning of equipment, production areas, and facility infrastructure. Conduct routine inspections for sanitation deficiencies, structural and equipment damage, and report findings to the Food Safety Manager. Monitor and verify chemical concentration checks and titrations; correct deviations as needed. Oversee allergen washdowns, post-USDA sampling cleaning, and sterilization of processing environments. Maintain sanitation equipment and manage inventory of cleaning supplies and PPE. Must assist on the floor when team support is required. On Saturdays when the department is operating, supervisors are required to be available to respond, provide assistance, and coordinate as needed Supervisors are responsible for providing floor support when operational needs arise. Train and mentor sanitation staff on cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and GMP compliance. Ensure documentation of sanitation activities, including master sanitation schedules and audit readiness records. Support third-party audits and internal quality assurance programs. Collaborate with QA, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve sanitation-related issues and implement corrective actions. ## Required Skills/Abilities Strong leadership and team coordination skills. Knowledge of sanitation chemicals, equipment, and food safety regulations (e.g., USDA, HACCP, SQF). Ability to read and interpret SDS, sanitation logs, and audit documentation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sanitation tracking

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