Sanitation Lead/QA - 3rd shift

NSP•Kansas City, MO

4d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Lead / QA Pre-Operational Inspector is responsible for overseeing and coordinating third-party sanitation activities to ensure the facility, equipment, and production areas meet company, customer, and regulatory sanitation standards. This position also performs Quality Assurance (QA) pre-operational inspections to verify sanitation effectiveness prior to production startup. The role serves as a liaison between the sanitation contractor and facility management while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 2 years of food manufacturing, sanitation, or quality assurance experience preferred.
Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP principles, and sanitation practices.
Experience conducting sanitation inspections and pre-operational assessments.
Ability to read, interpret, and complete regulatory and quality documentation.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality management systems preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the third-party sanitation team.
Communicate sanitation expectations, priorities, and performance standards to sanitation personnel and contractor management.
Verify completion of sanitation tasks according to Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
Conduct routine inspections of equipment, production areas, and facility infrastructure to ensure cleanliness and compliance.
Monitor sanitation chemical usage, concentrations, and application procedures.
Ensure sanitation activities are completed safely and in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Document sanitation deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions with the sanitation provider.
Participate in sanitation training and continuous improvement initiatives.
Track and report sanitation performance metrics and trends.
Conduct pre-operational inspections of equipment, processing lines, and production areas before startup.
Verify all food contact and non-food contact surfaces are clean, sanitized, and free from contamination risks.
Perform ATP testing, allergen verification, environmental monitoring, and other validation activities as required.
Document inspection findings and maintain accurate records.
Support with pre-shipment paperwork review as needed.
Support with supplier approval documentation as needed.
Identify and communicate deficiencies requiring corrective action before production can begin.
Release production areas for startup once sanitation and food safety standards are met.
Work closely with Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams to resolve pre-operational concerns.
Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, SQF/BRC, USDA, FDA, and customer requirements as applicable.
Other duties as assigned by management.