Copy - Sanitation Lead I - 3rd Shift

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•Itasca, IL

About The Position

A Sanitation Lead monitors and reviews a team of sanitation operatives to ensure sanitation processes are completed and sanitation standards are maintained in the assigned area during the production shift. The role coordinates staffing, training, cleaning materials, and daily sanitation work to meet the master cleaning schedule and minimize food safety risk. It also supports compliance with sanitation procedures, safety standards, regulatory requirements, customer codes, and best practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–5 years of applicable experience.
Results-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills; able to work as part of a team and independently; strong verbal and written communication skills.
Recognized as a leader capable of driving excellence.
Leadership skills and an appropriate number of technical skills in a larger-scale manufacturing environment.
Computer literacy, including Word, Excel, and other programs.
Previous experience in food manufacturing or a similar industry.
Experience leading and working in a diverse workforce.
Must be legally authorized to work in the location; work authorization sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Ensure the team has adequate resources and appropriate skills; deploy training plans and people practices that support the master cleaning schedule.
Plan and present forward staffing and materials requirements for cleaning, sanitation, environmental, and technical needs, adapting plans to changing circumstances to minimize food risk.
Direct and monitor daily sanitation activities in line with the master schedule and operational requirements.
Communicate and validate adoption of SOP amendments to implement changes and improve sanitation performance and safety practices.
Review equipment, identify damage, and escalate risks to inform preventative maintenance.
Ensure personal and team compliance with inventory controls so materials are replaced on time.
Provide information to customers and regulatory bodies in accordance with agreed procedures to demonstrate processes and procedures.
Monitor changes in the production environment, identify sanitation requirements, and develop and refine SOPs and the master cleaning schedule to deliver safe food in compliance with regulatory requirements, customer codes, and best practices.
Coordinate sanitation aspects of external audits.
Ensure a safe working environment and that the department meets at least the standards set in the SHE policy.