Sanitation Line Lead

通用磨坊股份有限公司•Green Bay, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Line Lead oversees and guides daily sanitation operations and team members across two facilities. The role ensures cleaning and sanitation activities are completed efficiently and safely, in accordance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and sanitation schedules, supporting product quality and food safety. The lead manages sanitation staff, schedules and resources, chemical handling, training, audits, documentation, and collaboration with Production, Quality, and Maintenance. The position helps maintain a spotless, compliant, audit-ready production environment and drives continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
3–5 years of progressive sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment, including at least 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Demonstrated experience with chemical handling, titration, and safety protocols.
Ability to read, understand, and implement Master Sanitation Schedules and Standard Operating Procedures.
Ability to work with allergens, chemicals, noise, dust, wet conditions, and varying hot and cold temperatures.
Comfort working around industrial high-speed moving machinery.
Strict adherence to grooming and hygiene requirements for food manufacturing, including GMPs.
Flexibility to work various shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods.
Ability to climb or work at heights using stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms.
Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard or bump caps, hair or beard nets, gloves, and face masks when required.
At least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Forklift certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
Manufacturing or production experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop Sanitation Technicians, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to high standards.
Manage and maintain the Master Sanitation Schedule for both facilities, assigning daily and weekly cleaning tasks and optimizing resources.
Ensure compliance with company safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct and document team training on sanitation procedures, chemical handling, and equipment operation.
Oversee chemical management, including daily concentration verification, dispensing-system maintenance, and inventory control.
Audit sanitation tasks, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve sanitation issues and support operational goals.
Ensure chemical containers are properly labeled and signed, and Safety Data Sheets are current.
Operate sanitation and material-handling equipment as needed and ensure the team operates it safely.
Coach and provide feedback to team members.
Promote a positive, safe, team-oriented work environment and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties supporting facility cleanliness and operational goals.
Maintain an audit-ready production environment through effective team leadership.
Identify and resolve sanitation challenges, implementing sustainable solutions.
Develop and mentor a high-performing sanitation team focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Manage resources, schedules, and inventory to improve sanitation efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit readiness and compliance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the sanitation department.