Precut Sanitation Supervisor-EIF

EMERALD ISLE FOODS LLC•Richmond, VA

12d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Emerald Isle Foods is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead and support sanitation operations across production and warehouse facilities. The role helps ensure a safe, clean, and compliant environment for manufacturing and distributing high-quality food products. It is a hands-on leadership position involving both supervision and active participation in sanitation activities. The supervisor will be primarily based in Pre-Cut and Warehouse operations and is expected to spend approximately 80% of their time on the production floor and 20% on documentation and compliance activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food science, agricultural science, operations management, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma or associate degree with 3–5 years of sanitation or food manufacturing experience.
Strong knowledge of food safety standards, including HACCP, GMP, and FDA/USDA regulations.
Experience with sanitation chemicals and cleaning procedures.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
Ability to lift 50–60 pounds.
Ability to work in a cold environment of 35 degrees.

Nice To Haves

HACCP certification.
Experience in food manufacturing or a fresh/pre-cut food environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily sanitation activities across the processing plant, warehouse, and surrounding grounds.
Lead, coach, train, and develop sanitation team members; assess performance and provide ongoing feedback.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company safety standards.
Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, HARPC, FDA, and OSHA regulations.
Implement and monitor sanitation procedures, food safety standards, and pest control programs.
Support food safety and food defense initiatives throughout the facility.
Monitor, verify, and document sanitation SOPs and quality standards.
Assist with internal and external audits and facility walk-throughs.
Participate in sanitation activities on the production floor.
Manage sanitation schedules and daily cleaning operations.
Maintain inventory of sanitation chemicals, cleaning tools, and required PPE, and ensure proper chemical use and handling.
Partner with QA/QC leadership to develop and improve sanitation programs.
Conduct sanitation and food safety training, including SSOPs.
Maintain sanitation records, documentation, and verification logs.
Assist in developing sanitation procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.