Sanitation Safety Supervisor

Ecowize•Bridgewater, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sanitation Safety Supervisor, you will combine operational leadership, safety compliance, and administrative oversight to lead our sanitation operations and maintain a clean, safe, and regulatory-compliant facility. In this role, you will oversee daily sanitation processes, enforce strict safety protocols (OSHA, LOTO, chemical safety), manage chemical inventories, and maintain detailed compliance logs. You will lead and train site technicians, conduct pre-operational and plant safety audits, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll report to a Site Manager and work directly with plant personnel, operations, and leadership to ensure our teams execute flawless, safe shifts every day.

Requirements

A strong commitment to leadership, safety, teamwork, quality, and a positive attitude.
High school diploma or GED required.
1 to 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing, industrial sanitation, quality assurance, or industrial safety, including prior lead or supervisory responsibilities.
Strong understanding of cleaning chemicals, titration, sanitizer properties, and safety frameworks (OSHA, HACCP, PCQI, SQF, SSOP, GMP).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and enterprise plant management software.
Must be able to routinely lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds independently.
Position requires continuous standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and reaching for the duration of a shift while supervising plant operations.
Fine motor skills, repetitive wrist flexibility, and hand strength required to operate testing instruments, perform chemical titrations, operate computer hardware, and inspect equipment.
Continuous work in a food manufacturing environment with extreme temperature variances—including wet, humid, hot, and cold/freezing environments (e.g., blast freezers or cooking areas).
Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators, safety goggles, face shields, steel-toed boots, and chemical-resistant suits.
Must tolerate loud noise levels (hearing protection provided) and exposure to industrial cleaning chemicals/fumes.
Requires close visual acuity to conduct chemical titrations, inspect machinery, and verify plant cleanliness during pre-op audits.
Must be available to work off-shifts (including overnight/third shift), weekends, and holidays as dictated by plant cleaning and operational schedules.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Public Health, or a related field preferred.
Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) are a major plus.

Responsibilities

Direct daily cleaning operations, crew schedules, and Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) for production lines, equipment, and facility areas.
Enforce strict adherence to OSHA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, SQF, SSOP, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards across all shifts.
Maintain accurate sanitation logs, chemical inventory records, corrective action reports (CARs), and pre-operational inspection checklists using plant tracking software and spreadsheets.
Monitor chemical concentrations, conduct titration/soap strength tests, and oversee inventory of disinfectants, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and sanitation supplies.
Perform pre-operational and random facility audits, investigate non-compliance findings, and manage corrective actions.
Train, lead, and mentor sanitation technicians on chemical handling, Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), HAZCOMM, site safety protocols, and standard operating procedures.
Maintain open communication across shifts, support team members, and assist with hands-on duties as needed to ensure operational goals are met.