Sanitation Supervisor - 9pm-6am

Butterball•Ozark, AR

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor guides sanitation execution throughout the facility and serves as a subject matter expert, working cross-functionally to implement and facilitate sanitation practices. The role ensures compliance with food safety and safety standards through verification methods such as visual inspections, quality inspections, and testing. It develops, validates, and helps implement sanitation practices, including cleaning methods, chemical selection and use, and training materials. The supervisor leads the day-to-day activities of an entry-level team, providing coaching and support, overseeing training, and participating in hiring, performance management, scheduling, and other team activities. The role promotes chemical and sanitation safety, monitors and improves cleaning systems, evaluates sanitation program effectiveness, and coordinates with plant management and other departments to support operations and continuous improvement. The position is scheduled for 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and may require weekend, overtime, and holiday work. Occasional travel may be required. Work takes place in both climate-controlled office environments and manufacturing areas with conditions that may include cold, wet, warm, chemical, and other site conditions. Personal protective equipment is required in manufacturing areas; noise may exceed 85 dBA and require hearing protection. The position is designated safety-sensitive under Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 4 years of relevant experience, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
At least 1 year of leadership experience, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role.
Good understanding of sanitation processes, procedures, and best practices.
Working knowledge of and experience adhering to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
Experience overseeing wet and dry sanitation and a sustainable sanitation program in a food manufacturing environment.
Leadership skills and ability to coach, support, and motivate a team while promoting accountability.
Problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis, risk assessments, and developing corrective actions.
Ability to communicate effectively, appropriately, and respectfully at all organizational levels.
Ability to delegate and prioritize deliverables in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
Organization, time-management, and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to work under pressure.
Computer application skills, including use of mainframe, network, and PC business application software.
Ability to interpret and educate others on standard practices and policies.
Flexibility to work weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including regularly standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, and using hands and fingers to operate equipment and office devices; occasionally climbing and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and environmental sanitation programs.
Progressive sanitation supervision experience in an FDA- or USDA-regulated food manufacturing facility.
HACCP and Internal Auditor certificates.

Responsibilities

Guide sanitation execution throughout the facility and serve as a sanitation subject matter expert.
Develop, validate, and help implement sanitation practices, including cleaning practices, chemical selection and use, and training materials.
Supervise day-to-day activities of an entry-level team, providing guidance, coaching, and support.
Participate in hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, and scheduling.
Enforce systems, policies, and procedures, and provide team member training.
Implement and promote chemical and sanitation safety programs and safe work practices; ensure team members understand safety rules, receive appropriate training, and work in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.
Monitor and adjust cleaning systems and procedures to maintain cleanliness throughout the facility.
Partner with management and other functions to troubleshoot sanitation problems and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and effectiveness.
Conduct routine assessments, including audits and KPI reporting, to evaluate cleaning and sanitation program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
Ensure necessary sanitation oversight and resources are available to support operations.
Evaluate data and trends from cleaning verification and validation activities, and initiate corrective and preventive actions to meet food safety and quality requirements.
Hold regular meetings with plant management to discuss sanitation findings and alert senior management to major issues.
Communicate and train production team members on sanitation issues and opportunities in production areas.
Collaborate with facility departments to define activities and resources needed to complete the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS); audit the MSS and complete root cause and corrective action (RCCA) work on identified issues.
Partner in developing and overseeing the department operating budget, ensuring procedures are followed and expenses remain within budget guidelines.
Maintain close partnerships with plant cross-functional teams to support overall company goals.