Sanitation Supervisor- Berkeley Culinary Center

Whitsons Culinary Group•Berkeley, IL

20d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all sanitation activities within the food manufacturing facility to ensure operations meet regulatory, customer, and company standards for cleanliness, food safety, and employee safety. This role ensures that all production areas, equipment, and tools are properly cleaned, sanitized, and maintained in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and sanitary standard operating procedures (SSOPs). The Sanitation Supervisor will lead a team of sanitation associates, conduct inspections, verify cleaning effectiveness, train employees in sanitation programs, and collaborate closely with Operations, FSQA, and Maintenance to support efficient and safe production.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in food, chemistry, biology or related sciences.
High School diploma with relevant experience in Sanitation is acceptable.
Proficient with all computer applications in order to perform the job
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Sanitation Supervisor in a high-speed multi product lines facility, preferably USDA inspected.
Experience in a complex (Union) operational environment
Ability to mentor and build strong teams while effecting a positive culture change
Must be Self-motivated, have a strong sense of urgency and a bias for action
Must be flexible in challenging and complex work environment while firmly maintaining compliance and upholding standards
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
Proven ability to maintain integrity in a fast paced and challenging environment
Ability to analyze and process high volumes of information; manage priorities; follow through
Effectively write, present and transfer ideas and information for the advancement of individual and company performance.
Act in the best interest of the customer, both internal and external.
Create new ideas, processes or products which when implemented lead to positive effective change.
Apply strategic thinking, prioritization and decision-making to drive results.

Nice To Haves

HACCP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily sanitation activities including cleaning, sanitizing, and inspection of equipment, production rooms, and common areas.
Ensure proper execution of SSOPs across all areas of the facility.
Coordinate pre-operational inspections and verify sanitation effectiveness before production starts.
Monitor chemical usage, concentrations, and the correct application of cleaning agents.
Ensure all sanitation tasks are completed within established timelines to support production schedules.
Maintain compliance with FDA, USDA (if applicable), GMPs, HACCP, and company food safety standards.
Ensure accurate documentation of sanitation records, checklists, pre-op forms, and corrective actions.
Assist with regulatory audits, customer inspections, and internal facility audits.
Report and document any sanitation-related deviations or hazards.
Supervise, schedule, and assign duties to sanitation staff.
Train sanitation employees on cleaning procedures, chemical handling, and safety protocols.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching or corrective actions when necessary.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Enforce safety protocols including proper use of PPE and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Identify and escalate maintenance needs for equipment, drains, flooring, and facility infrastructure.
Collaborate with FSQA and Maintenance to resolve sanitation issues and prevent reoccurrence.
Ensure safe storage and handling of sanitation chemicals and supplies.
Evaluate sanitation processes to identify opportunities for efficiency and effectiveness.
Implement improvements that reduce downtime, enhance cleanliness, or lower chemical/labor costs.
Participate in root cause analysis for contamination or sanitation failures.