Sanitation Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

PACIFIC COAST FRESH COMPANY•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead a hands-on sanitation team that keeps our Prepared Foods operation safe, inspection-ready, and running at its best. Under general direction, you’ll plan and execute daily sanitation workflows, verify results against food-safety standards, and coach teammates to work efficiently and consistently. This role is ideal for a positive, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can guide a crew toward shared goals.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of sanitation experience and at least 1 year supervising a team of 8–10 employees.
High school diploma or equivalent; basic computer proficiency, including at least 6 months of experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures; chemical concentration/testing; surface testing; and chemical use in a three-step sanitation process.
Working knowledge of OSHA requirements and safe work practices.
High level of safety awareness and a clear understanding of equipment safety.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a pallet jack and/or forklift (preferred).
Bilingual (English/Spanish) or another language (preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day sanitation operations across production areas to support safe, compliant food production.
Assess workload and direct the team by assigning, prioritizing, delegating, and guiding daily work.
Drive completion of daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation tasks according to established schedules and checklists.
Verify sanitation results and documentation to ensure all food-safety and production standards are met.
Evaluate team performance and recommend staffing or role adjustments to meet workload demands.
Monitor attendance, performance, and productivity; provide timely coaching, feedback, and follow-up.
Champion a safe workplace by ensuring safety guidelines are understood, met, and consistently followed.
Maintain and enforce PPE and safe work practices to prevent accidents and injuries; bring strong attention to detail.
Model and promote company values of Safety, Quality, Service, and Integrity.
Identify gaps and recommend improvements to sanitation standards, procedures, and training.
Maintain sanitation supply levels, restock as needed, and place orders to support uninterrupted operations.