Sanitation Supervisor

Rotisystems•San Leandro, CA

2d•$32 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor leads the plant sanitation program to maintain a safe, clean, and food-safe production environment. The role oversees sanitation staff, chemical and equipment use, audit documentation, and ongoing improvements to plant cleanliness and production readiness across two manufacturing facilities. The position may require travel between the Oakland and San Leandro plants. The supervisor coordinates sanitation work with Quality Assurance, Production, and Maintenance; ensures food-safety and regulatory compliance; oversees cleaning operations and documentation; and supports audits and corrective actions. The role includes hands-on sanitation work when needed.

Requirements

3–5 years of sanitation experience in a food-processing or manufacturing environment.
At least 1–2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SSOP, FDA, USDA, and OSHA requirements.
Knowledge of chemical-handling procedures and sanitation best practices.
Strong leadership, coaching, and employee-development skills.
Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize.
Ability to work nights, weekends, or flexible shifts as needed.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; occasionally lift, bend, and stoop; and use hands and fingers for computer work.
Ability to lift objects up to 50 pounds or potentially heavier loads with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.
Audit experience.
Previous leadership or team lead experience.
Experience implementing or improving QA systems, procedures, and performance metrics.
Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Chinese.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and schedule sanitation team members across two manufacturing facilities.
Ensure sanitation tasks are completed safely, on time, and in accordance with SSOPs.
Conduct daily shift huddles and coordinate work with QA, Production, and Maintenance.
Perform hands-on sanitation duties as needed to maintain standards, complete critical tasks, and ensure production readiness.
Ensure sanitation activities support GMP, HACCP, allergen-control, environmental-monitoring, and other applicable food-safety programs.
Ensure compliance with FDA and USDA regulations and internal food-safety policies.
Perform pre-operational inspections and correct deficiencies before startup.
Maintain accurate sanitation records for audits and regulatory reviews.
Support internal, customer, regulatory, and third-party audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
Oversee cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, production lines, floors, walls, drains, and facility areas.
Manage chemical concentrations, usage, and safe handling procedures.
Coordinate equipment teardown and reassembly with QA, Maintenance, and Production teams.
Lead and participate in deep-cleaning projects and periodic sanitation tasks.
Identify opportunities to reduce chemical usage, improve cleaning efficiency, and minimize downtime.
Assist with root-cause investigations of sanitation-related issues, including microbial findings and allergen cross-contact.
Implement best practices to support food-safety standards and operational excellence.
Create, maintain, and update SSOPs, sanitation schedules, chemical-control practices, and training materials.
Complete sanitation logs, chemical-usage reports, and personnel records.
Monitor inventory of cleaning supplies, PPE, and sanitation tools.