Sanitation Supervisor

Charcuterie Artisans•Burrillville, RI

10d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor oversees and coordinates facility sanitation activities to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The role leads sanitation personnel, manages cleaning schedules, and supports continuous improvement in hygiene practices throughout production areas. The position is onsite in a food production environment and follows a Monday–Friday, 7:00 p.m.–3:30 a.m. schedule, with occasional Saturday availability as needed. The salary range is $75,000–$85,000 per year and includes a third-shift differential.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to five years of experience in food manufacturing sanitation, including at least one year in a supervisory role.
Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
Knowledge of sanitation chemicals, equipment, and food safety regulations, including USDA, HACCP, and SQF.
Ability to read and interpret SDS, sanitation logs, and audit documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sanitation tracking systems.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds for extended periods.
Ability to work in confined spaces and handle sanitation chemicals.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
HACCP certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily sanitation operations, including cleaning equipment, production areas, and facility infrastructure.
Inspect for sanitation deficiencies and structural or equipment damage, and report findings to the Food Safety Manager.
Monitor and verify chemical concentration checks and titrations, correcting deviations as needed.
Oversee allergen washdowns, post-USDA sampling cleaning, and sterilization of processing environments.
Maintain sanitation equipment and manage inventory of cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment.
Provide floor support when team or operational needs require it.
Be available on Saturdays when the department is operating to respond, assist, and coordinate as needed.
Train and mentor sanitation staff on cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and GMP compliance.
Document sanitation activities, including master sanitation schedules and audit-readiness records.
Support third-party audits and internal quality assurance programs.
Collaborate with QA, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve sanitation issues and implement corrective actions.