Sanitation Supervisor

The Kraft Heinz Company • Champaign, IL

41d • $77,800 - $97,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Sanitation Manager, the Sanitation Supervisor functions as the third-shift supervisor and coordinates and facilitates the plant sanitation program. The role directs plant sanitation activities to produce quality products through effective, cost-efficient programs aligned with established policies and procedures. The supervisor leads implementation and execution of the Kraft Heinz Sanitation Program and serves as a technical liaison among the plant, corporate headquarters, the sanitation chemical company, and third-party sanitation providers where applicable.

The position oversees sanitation compliance, effectiveness, safety, quality, and cost efficiency; leads and develops sanitation staff; monitors records, chemical usage, environmental controls, audits, and plant infrastructure; and drives sanitation improvement and process-improvement initiatives. The role also supports food safety programs, training, research and development trials, plant commercialization, and sanitary design projects.

The core schedule is Monday through Friday on third shift, with weekend or other off-shift hours as needed. The facility operates 24/7, and shift adjustments may be required for business needs. The manufacturing environment includes both cold 40–45°F USDA areas and ambient 65–75°F FDA areas. The employee performs some computer work and is expected to be on the plant floor daily or as needed. The role oversees multiple hourly direct reports and mentors two off-shift salaried quality employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, or equivalent education and experience providing knowledge of sanitary food production and government regulations for food operations.
• 2–5 years of experience in Quality, Laboratory, or Production, with an emphasis on Quality Control.
• Knowledge of HACCP, microbiology, sanitation, chemical safety, pest control, and quality systems.
• Understanding of government regulations relating to OSHA, FDA, USDA, and EPA.
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work primarily on third shift and periodically change shifts for business needs.
• Ability to work in cold 40–45°F USDA and ambient 65–75°F FDA manufacturing environments and perform plant-floor work daily or as needed.
• Ability to sit, talk, walk, and hear; stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop or kneel; regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 20 pounds, and occasionally lift less than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Sanitarian certification.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer certification.

Responsibilities

• Achieve established business unit and plant goals for sanitation compliance, effectiveness, safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Provide leadership and guidance to hourly Sanitation Coordinators, analysts, Byproducts Leads and teams, Janitorial Lead and team, chemical supplier representatives, and the outside pest control operator.
• Monitor weekly sanitation records for compliance and follow up to ensure adherence to programs and established limits for food safety.
• Lead plant sanitation improvement, automation, and expansion projects.
• Direct and report on plant sanitation programs, including PSS, RSS, PIC/PEC, expansion, and extended runs.
• Develop, participate in, and report on monthly plant KPIs.
• Partner with business leaders on process improvement using Six Sigma, Lean, and the Kraft Heinz Global Production System (HGPS), including leading change initiatives, planning, and facilitation.
• Manage and evaluate sanitation staff, including performance management and employee development.
• Oversee, track, and report chemical usage and supply control programs to ensure appropriate utilization and optimize costs.
• Direct sanitation environmental control programs, including clean equipment swabs, environmental monitoring, and pathogen testing.
• Coordinate and conduct full sanitation audits, including equipment teardowns, to assess the effectiveness of equipment cleaning procedures.
• Monitor plant infrastructure for compliance and develop continuous-improvement action plans.
• Communicate with all functions and levels of the plant organization, including corporate quality, production, and sanitation.
• Lead sanitation training for operators and maintenance employees.
• Train, develop, and maintain plant sanitation SOWIs, programs, and reports.
• Manage sanitation tool, brush, and bucket programs to ensure appropriate tools and compliance with plant color-code policies.
• Participate as a member of the plant food safety team, including FSSC certification and HACCP validations.
• Actively participate in sanitation and pest control KHMS programs.
• Support R&D trials, plant commercialization, and A-1 sanitary design for projects.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus.
• Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Leave of absence.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Recognition programs.
• Training and learning opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellbeing programs and family support programs.
• 401(k).
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Disability coverage.
• Physical, social, emotional, and financial wellbeing events, resources, and learning opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager