3rd Shift Operations/Sanitation Supervisor

HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION•Penn Township, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations/Sanitation Supervisor provides daily leadership and oversight for both production operations and sanitation activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for coordinating workflows, maintaining sanitation standards, and supporting food safety programs that uphold regulatory and company requirements. The supervisor drives operational excellence through effective team leadership, strong communication, and continuous improvement practices that support a clean, safe, and high‑performing work environment. · Oversees daily production activities to ensure schedules are met, quality standards are maintained, and resources are used efficiently. · Leads sanitation operations, including cleaning schedules, sanitation procedures, and verification of equipment and facility cleanliness. · Ensures compliance with food safety and quality programs such as GMPs, HACCP, allergen control, and sanitation standards; maintain audit readiness and support inspections. · Conducts safety orientations and training, enforces safe work practices, corrects unsafe conditions, and investigates workplace accidents. · Monitors equipment, materials, and personnel flow to maintain consistent production output and minimize downtime. · Provides coaching, feedback, and performance guidance to production and sanitation employees; supports training and skill development. · Collaborates with cross-functional teams—including Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse—to resolve issues and support continuous production flow. · Identifies opportunities to improve production efficiency, sanitation effectiveness, and overall operational performance; participates in continuous improvement initiatives. · Supervises and coaches employees, enforces company policies, and administers discipline fairly and consistently. · Actively engages in leadership development and training programs to strengthen supervisory capabilities. · Creates and delivers training that clearly defines job responsibilities, expectations, and best practices. · Maintains accurate records, including sanitation logs, production reports, chemical usage, and timekeeping. · Responsible for reviewing and approving timecard activity for all direct reports to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll processing. · Ensures proper administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and timely resolution of grievances · Ensures compliance with company policies, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements. · Performs additional duties as assigned by the Shift Superintendent and/or Operations Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in Operations, Food Science, Business, or a related field preferred.
3–5 years of experience in production, sanitation, or food manufacturing; supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of USDA regulations, sanitation practices, and food manufacturing best practices.
Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, and food safety programs.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to train, motivate, and guide employees in a fast‑paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to learn internal systems and production software.
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions with limited information and manage multiple priorities.
Flexibility to work weekends, off‑shifts, and extended hours based on business needs.

Responsibilities

Oversees daily production activities to ensure schedules are met, quality standards are maintained, and resources are used efficiently.
Leads sanitation operations, including cleaning schedules, sanitation procedures, and verification of equipment and facility cleanliness.
Ensures compliance with food safety and quality programs such as GMPs, HACCP, allergen control, and sanitation standards; maintain audit readiness and support inspections.
Conducts safety orientations and training, enforces safe work practices, corrects unsafe conditions, and investigates workplace accidents.
Monitors equipment, materials, and personnel flow to maintain consistent production output and minimize downtime.
Provides coaching, feedback, and performance guidance to production and sanitation employees; supports training and skill development.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams—including Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse—to resolve issues and support continuous production flow.
Identifies opportunities to improve production efficiency, sanitation effectiveness, and overall operational performance; participates in continuous improvement initiatives.
Supervises and coaches employees, enforces company policies, and administers discipline fairly and consistently.
Actively engages in leadership development and training programs to strengthen supervisory capabilities.
Creates and delivers training that clearly defines job responsibilities, expectations, and best practices.
Maintains accurate records, including sanitation logs, production reports, chemical usage, and timekeeping.
Responsible for reviewing and approving timecard activity for all direct reports to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll processing.
Ensures proper administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and timely resolution of grievances
Ensures compliance with company policies, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Performs additional duties as assigned by the Shift Superintendent and/or Operations Manager.