Sanitation Supervisor

Dot Foods • University Park, IL

11h

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor oversees Warehouse Sanitation staffing, training, monitoring, evaluation, and communication of expectations to assigned personnel. This role is responsible for sanitation-related food safety requirements and pest control, as well as hiring, staffing utilization, and turnover. The supervisor leads continuous improvement efforts using lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste, and participates in periodic audits.

The position supervises 11 direct reports, including sanitation leads, technicians, and housekeeping staff. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with flexibility and on-call availability as needed. Occasional overnight travel is required, and the employee must be able to travel independently without restriction by car, plane, or train for trainings or meetings. The role also carries responsibility for workplace safety, including personal and coworker safety, safe worksite conditions, and supporting safety behaviors, programs, rules, and policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, planning, communication, and organizational skills.
• Availability to work flexible hours and be on-call as needed.
• Ability to travel independently without restriction by car, plane, or train for trainings or meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year college degree.
• Experience working with and incorporating changes quickly, efficiently, and accurately.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Strong written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Train assigned personnel to use sound cleaning processes accurately and consistently, safely, and efficiently.
• Monitor and document assigned personnel and work activity.
• Communicate clear work expectations and results achieved to assigned personnel.
• Oversee food safety requirements related to sanitation and pest control.
• Manage sanitation hiring, staffing utilization, and turnover.
• Participate in periodic audits.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.
• Promote and support workplace safety for self, coworkers, and work locations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Profit-sharing.
• Significant advancement opportunities.
• Inclusive working environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED