The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all cleaning and sanitation activities within the Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility. This position ensures that equipment, production areas, and facility infrastructure are cleaned and sanitized in compliance with company policies, GM - Ps, HACCP, SQF/ BRC standards, OSHA regulations, and all applicable food safety requirements. The Sanitation Supervisor leads sanitation employees, verifies cleaning effectiveness, and supports production readiness while preventing product contamination and cross-contamination. Supervise and coordinate daily sanitation operations for RTE processing and packaging areas. Ensure compliance with food safety programs including HACCP, GM - Ps, SSOPs, allergen control, and environmental monitoring programs. Verify proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, utensils, conveyors, drains, walls, floors, and production lines. Conduct pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment and production areas are ready for startup. Monitor chemical usage, concentrations, and safe handling procedures. Train sanitation employees on: Cleaning procedures PPE requirements Chemical safety Lockout/ Tagout (LOTO) GM - Ps and hygiene practices Maintain sanitation records, logs, and documentation accurately and completely. Coordinate with QA, Maintenance, and Production departments to ensure sanitation effectiveness and production schedules are met. Ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies. Investigate sanitation deficiencies and implement corrective actions. Monitor sanitation KPIs including ATP results, environmental swabs, audit findings, and downtime. Assist during third-party, customer, USDA/ FDA, and internal audits. Ensure proper storage and labeling of sanitation chemicals and tools. Enforce employee attendance, discipline, and performance expectations. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to sanitation efficiency and food safety. Physical Requirements. Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work in wet and cold environments for extended periods. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to wear required PPE including gloves, aprons, goggles, face shields, and respirators if required. Able to work in an environment of wet floors, cleaning chemicals, cold temperatures; noise from processing equipment and frequent walking and standing. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Pre-op inspection pass rate ATP and microbiological swab results Environmental monitoring compliance Audit performance Sanitation downtime reduction Chemical usage control Employee safety and training compliance Qualifications. High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or food science background preferred. Minimum 2-5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Experience in RTE or high-risk food manufacturing strongly preferred. Knowledge of: HACCP principles SQF, BRC, or other GFSI standards GM - Ps SSOPs Allergen control Environmental monitoring Chemical safety Ability to read and understand sanitation procedures and SDS documentation. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and sanitation tracking systems. Preferred Certifications. HACCP Certification SQF Practitioner Training OSHA Safety Training PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) preferred Example Schedule. Night shift or off-shift work commonly required Weekend and holiday availability as needed