Job Title: PM Sanitation Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

Department: Sanitation
Reports To: Plant Manager / Operations Manager
Shift: PM / Overnight
FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-Exempt (based on classification)

Position Summary

The PM Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for leading all evening sanitation operations within a food manufacturing facility. This role ensures full compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards by supervising the proper cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment and facility areas.

This position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a Spanish-speaking workforce.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Sanitation Operations

• Supervise nightly sanitation of production lines, equipment, and facility areas
• Ensure cleaning and sanitizing procedures follow SSOPs
• Verify correct chemical usage, dilution, and storage
• Conduct pre-operational inspections to ensure production readiness
• Oversee proper disassembly and reassembly of equipment

Food Safety & Compliance

• Enforce compliance with GMP, HACCP, FDA/USDA (if applicable), and OSHA standards
• Maintain sanitation logs and required documentation
• Identify and correct sanitation deficiencies
• Support internal and external audits
• Implement corrective actions when necessary

Team Leadership

• Lead, train, and supervise sanitation team members
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to safety protocols
• Manage shift schedules, attendance, and performance
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and efficiency

Safety & Risk Management

• Enforce safe chemical handling procedures
• Ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements
• Investigate and document safety incidents
• Maintain organized sanitation supply storage

Cross-Department Communication

• Coordinate with Production, QA, and Maintenance
• Ensure smooth transition between shifts
• Report sanitation status to management

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulations
• Must be fluent in Spanish (speaking, reading, and writing)
• Ability to work in wet, cold, and physically demanding environments

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working with sanitation chemicals
• Ability to work PM/overnight shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed