Sanitation Supervisor 3rd Shift

Title: Sanitation Supervisor 3rd shiftFLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Sanitation Manager

Supervises: Sanitation Department employees (18+ employees)

Travel: As needed according to the essential functions of the position

Department: Sanitation Department

Job Purpose: The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for leading all 3rd shift sanitation operations to ensure the facility, equipment, and production environment meet food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This role is responsible for maintaining high sanitation expectations, developing and coaching employees, building a strong team culture, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and with a high level of organization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Supervise and coordinate all 3rd shift sanitation activities across the facility. Lead the sanitation team in the cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment, processing lines, and plant environment in accordance with company procedures and food safety standards. Ensure sanitation tasks are completed thoroughly, safely, and efficiently to support operational readiness. Verify production lines and equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized prior to startup and release to Production. Conduct pre-operational inspections and corrective follow-up as needed. Ensure accurate completion and review of sanitation documentation, MSS records, chemical logs, titration records, and compliance paperwork. Perform and verify titration checks to ensure proper chemical concentration and usage. Monitor compliance with GMPs, PPE requirements, food safety programs, OSHA standards, and sanitation SOPs. Coach, train, and develop sanitation employees to improve performance, consistency, accountability, and technical capability. Lead onboarding and hands-on training for new sanitation employees to ensure understanding of Woodland Gourmet sanitation standards and expectations. Build a positive team culture focused on respect, accountability, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement. Address performance concerns promptly through coaching, follow-up, and documentation when necessary. Partner closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to support operational needs and minimize downtime. Identify sanitation improvement opportunities related to efficiency, food safety, chemical usage, labor utilization, and equipment cleaning methods. Ensure proper usage, storage, and handling of sanitation chemicals and cleaning equipment. Assist in audit readiness and support internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits. Maintain shift communication and provide detailed pass-down updates to leadership and incoming teams. Support staffing coverage, scheduling, and overtime planning as needed. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Leadership Expectations: Holds high sanitation and food safety standards. Leads through coaching, accountability, and consistency. Creates a respectful and positive work environment. Empowers employees while maintaining clear expectations. Builds trust and teamwork across departments. Demonstrates urgency, ownership, and proactive problem-solving. Communicates effectively with both hourly employees and leadership teams. Develops employees through training, follow-up, and recognition. Helps establish a culture where employees feel supported, engaged, and accountable.

Qualifications/Requirements: Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred. High School Diploma or GED preferred. Minimum 2–3 years of sanitation experience in food manufacturing required. Previous leadership or supervisory experience required. Knowledge of food safety, sanitation procedures, GMPs, HACCP, and chemical handling practices required. Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and overtime as business needs require. Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. (team lift required for anything over 55 lbs.).Ability to work in wet, cold, dusty, or chemical-exposed environments. Must consistently follow all Woodland Gourmet food safety, quality, sanitation, and safety requirements.

Skills/Abilities: Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding, fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and sanitation standards. Ability to prioritize tasks, follow through, and drive accountability. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining urgency and operational focus.