Sanitation Supervisor II

C.H. Guenther•Duncanville, TX

11d•$63,750 - $102,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor II leads sanitation and integrated pest management activities in a food manufacturing environment, supporting food safety, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, team development, and continuous improvement across assigned areas. The role oversees sanitation programs, chemical and equipment controls, cleaning schedules and documentation, sanitation procedures, training, performance monitoring, and corrective actions. It works with site leadership, peers, chemical suppliers, and other stakeholders to address sanitation, GMP, food safety, regulatory, and process improvement opportunities. The position supervises a regular group of employees or work unit and may provide input on hiring, discipline, work objectives, and effectiveness. Non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required. The work takes place in a food manufacturing plant and office. Conditions may include exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, noise, extreme temperatures, wetness, humidity, mechanical equipment, forklifts, chemicals, and electrical hazards. The role involves frequent sitting at a desk, walking around the office and plant, carrying packages up to 50 pounds, fine dexterity, reaching, and daily kneeling. The stated salary range is $63,750.00–$102,000.00 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Benefits include health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Offers are contingent on successful completion of pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 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, and 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; strong supervisory, analytical, and decision-making 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.
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, utilize fine dexterity, reach, and kneel daily.

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 properly 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.
Ensure compliance with the company Master Sanitation Schedule.
Supervise and monitor performance for a regular group of employees or a work unit, provide input on hiring, disciplinary matters, and work objectives and effectiveness, and realign work as needed.
Facilitate Root Cause Analysis and champion the corrective actions process and closure regarding sanitation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.