Sanitation Supervisor II

C.H. Guenther & Son•Duncanville, TX

1d•$63,750 - $102,000

About The Position

As a Sanitation Supervisor II, you will lead sanitation and integrated pest management activities in a food manufacturing environment. The role supports food safety, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, team development, and continuous improvement across assigned areas. You will supervise and monitor a regular group of employees or work unit, provide input on hiring, discipline, and work objectives and effectiveness, and realign work as needed. The position requires flexibility to work non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Employees are expected to demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control in the food manufacturing industry.
At least 3 years of food industry and supervisory experience.
Proficient use of computers, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software.
Knowledge of sanitation principles, SSOPs, GMPs, FSMA, HACCP, allergen control, GFSI standards, and sanitary design.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Attention to detail and commitment to high standards of cleanliness and safety.
Understanding of food manufacturing equipment, cleaning methods, validation and verification requirements, and ingredient-related cleaning considerations.
Ability to maintain accurate records, support program development, resolve issues, and meet compliance requirements.
Strong leadership, supervisory, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to sit frequently at a desk, walk around the office and plant, carry packages up to 50 pounds, use fine dexterity, and reach and kneel daily.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Lead sanitation, hygienic zoning, integrated pest management, allergen cleaning, environmental monitoring, and chemical control programs in accordance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Help ensure sanitation chemicals, vendors, tools, equipment, SDS information, and safe work practices are approved, controlled, documented, and maintained.
Promote effective cleaning tool controls, segregation practices, and 5S standards for raw and ready-to-eat areas.
Maintain and verify the Master Sanitation Schedule, including cleaning frequencies, task completion, documentation, and corrective actions.
Develop, review, and maintain Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures, sanitation verification records, and validation documentation.
Lead, train, coach, and develop sanitation team members and plant teams to support audit readiness, effective sanitation execution, and continuous improvement.
Partner with site leadership and peers, chemical suppliers, and other stakeholders to address sanitation, GMP, food safety, regulatory, and process improvement opportunities.
Monitor sanitation and pest management performance metrics, communicate risks and trends, and support prompt corrective actions.
Support customer and third-party audits through preparation, on-site support, corrective actions, and updates to applicable procedures and schedules.
Maintain and ensure compliance with the company Master Sanitation Schedule.
Facilitate Root Cause Analysis and champion the corrective actions process and closure regarding sanitation.
Supervise and monitor performance for a regular group of employees or work unit, provide input on hiring, disciplinary matters, and work objectives and effectiveness, and realign work as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.