Sanitation Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Smithfield Foods • Springdale, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sanitation Supervisor, you will play a vital role in safeguarding product quality, regulatory compliance, and consumer trust by coordinating and monitoring the plant’s sanitation program. You ensure all activities are executed in alignment with SSOPs and USDA requirements, address deficiencies, and support proactive measures that prevent issues before they arise. Through your oversight, the facility maintains the highest standards of cleanliness and operational integrity, enabling the production of safe, wholesome meat products that meet regulatory expectations and customer confidence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Food Science or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience in the professional sanitation or meat industries and processes; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Leadership - Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project, required.
• Technical & Regulatory Knowledge – Understanding of sanitation science, USDA/FSIS/HACCP/SSOP requirements, and ability to uphold regulatory, company, and customer standards.
• Communication & Systems Skills – Strong oral and written communication abilities, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Access, Excel, and Word.
• Collaboration & Workplace Culture – Demonstrated ability to be respectful, approachable, and team‑oriented while fostering strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Collaboration & Adaptability – Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast‑paced, dynamic environments while contributing to team success.
• Flexibility to Travel – Ability to travel as needed to support operational and organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision – You will provide guidance to sanitation employees, carrying out supervisory responsibilities including hiring, training, performance management, and resolution of employee concerns in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Sanitation System Compliance – You will verify that sanitation activities are properly designed, executed, and documented to ensure safe, wholesome products, while maintaining USDA regulatory compliance, company objectives, and strong audit performance.
• Regulatory Oversight & Collaboration – You will make defendable compliance decisions that balance productivity with regulatory requirements, and conduct regular meetings with sanitation service providers, plant management, and USDA to review findings and resolve issues.
• RODAC Program Administration – You will oversee the plant’s RODAC program, including site sampling, analysis of results, corrective follow‑up, and coordination with purchasing to ensure continuous supply availability.
• Employee Training & Development – You will conduct pre‑op inspection training, provide performance feedback to plant management, and foster strong working relationships with USDA and sanitation staff.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost.
• These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future.
• We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager