Sanitation Supervisor -3rd shift

IPM Foods • Janesville, WI

6d

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor leads sanitation activities in a large-scale food manufacturing operation, ensuring timely and effective nightly cleaning and implementation of company policies, procedures, and master sanitation activities to support safe, quality food production. The role works closely with other department supervisors to maintain facility cleanliness, solve and prevent sanitation-related problems, and meet regulatory requirements. It reports to the Sanitation Manager.

The supervisor leads sanitation staff and production operators responsible for cleaning and sanitizing equipment and infrastructure in a seven-day-a-week, bilingual Spanish- and English-speaking operation. The role coordinates with production, maintenance, and sanitation teams on CIP and manual cleaning, inspection, and continuous improvement, including sustainability efforts such as reducing water, chemical, and labor use. It supports audit readiness through the master sanitation schedule and ensures compliance through training, coaching, hands-on monitoring, and inspection. The position is on third shift and requires overtime work.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in food manufacturing.
• At least 2 years of sanitation leadership experience.
• Knowledge of Master Sanitation Scheduling (MSS) planning.
• Knowledge of FDA and BRC requirements.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and allergens.
• Understanding of the seven-step sanitation cleaning method and the ten principles of sanitary equipment design.
• Ability to work under pressure in an extremely fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, work overtime, and make effective decisions.
• Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office and computer-based applications.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Organization and prioritization skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sanitation department and production operators performing equipment and facility cleaning and sanitizing.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, and sanitation teams to carry out CIP and manual cleaning, inspections, and continuous process improvement.
• Support sustainability improvement projects, including water, chemical, and labor savings.
• Train, coach, and provide performance feedback to crew members; monitor sanitation processes and compliance through hands-on observation and inspection.
• Maintain and administer master sanitation schedule tasks to keep the facility audit ready.
• Assist with implementing policies, procedures, and programs, including Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), chemical safety, and the seven steps of sanitation.
• Attend and participate in appropriate meetings.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Sanitation Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed