Sanitation Supervisor, 3rd Shift

Verde Farms LLC•Oldmans Township, NJ

1d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Verde Farms is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead and coordinate the daily sanitation operations of our organic beef manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, this role is responsible for supervising Sanitation and Microwave Associates, ensuring that all cleaning and sanitation activities are completed efficiently, consistently, and in accordance with food safety, quality, regulatory, and organizational standards. The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for directing the cleaning and sanitation of the manufacturing plant, processing areas, equipment, and related facilities. This role works closely with Quality Assurance, Production, Maintenance, Human Resources, and other cross-functional teams to ensure the facility meets applicable USDA and other regulatory requirements for processed meat products. The position will also ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, SQF, food safety, and sanitation standards. This role is responsible for monitoring sanitation performance, identifying and addressing deficiencies, ensuring proper chemical and equipment use, maintaining accurate sanitation records, and providing clear and concise daily documentation regarding sanitation activities, operational conditions, and GMP compliance. The Sanitation Supervisor will also coach and develop employees, reinforce safety and sanitation expectations, and take appropriate action to resolve issues that may impact food safety, product quality, or regulatory compliance. Success in this position requires strong leadership, excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, sound decision-making, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience leading sanitation teams in a food processing environment and possess a strong understanding of USDA requirements, GMPs, HACCP, SQF, sanitation procedures, and food safety standards.

Requirements

A high school diploma is a requirement
Demonstrated thorough knowledge of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards and regulatory compliance requirements in a manufacturing/food production environment.
Strong work ethic, communication skills in English, and ability to communicate clearly and concisely across departments
3-5 Years of direct experience in the USDA or FDA sanitary process
3 plus years leading a team of more than 10 people
Willingness to work 3rd shift
The position will have complete shift responsibility reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager and a dotted line to the Production and Logistics Manager.
A successful candidate will also have responsibility for the safety of the team
Successful candidates will have experience in developing or updating work instructions, SOPs, and will conduct mid-year and year-end reviews
KPI/metric focus with a bias towards action knowledge of SQF required
Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office
Ability to lift a maximum of 60 pounds
Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement
Able to work in cold conditions that range from -1°F up to 45°F
Able to pass a pre-employment drug test as well as random drug tests as requested
This position will be considered as part of the business continuity plan to take on broader responsibility when new positions are created due to growth or promotional opportunity
Understand and abide by all safety regulations, policies, and procedures set forth by Verde Farms.

Nice To Haves

an associate's degree
a bachelor's degree is preferred in a related science background
HACCP Certified preferred
USDA manufacturing exposure/experience is a plus
Bilingual in English/Spanish (preferred but not required)
Bilingual in Spanish (is a plus, not a requirement)
Highly collaborative, perceptive, and operate with integrity

Responsibilities

Assist in the sanitizing and cleanliness of all production equipment
Assist in maintaining an environment that allows for the safe and continuous manufacturing of quality food products in the cleanest and safest environment
Supervise and coordinate microwave room operations, including thawing, tempering, and cooking of meat products according to production schedules.
Ensure all products meet internal quality specifications and USDA/FDA regulatory requirements.
Monitor microwave equipment to ensure proper performance, temperature control, and calibration.
Train, supervise, and evaluate microwave operators and support staff.
Maintain accurate records of processing times, temperatures, and product flow for traceability and audits.
Lead a team of sanitation personnel in the cleaning of processing equipment, utensils, and the processing environment
Coordinate with Maintenance, QA, and Production teams to resolve sanitation-related issues
Supervise and direct the sanitation team to meet the demands of a busy production environment without any process interruptions
Comply with HACCP guidelines to ensure food safety
Operate within given SOP parameters that ensure desired food quality results are not jeopardized, and that customer specifications are met
Achieve successful Pre-Op inspections internally and by the USDA
Ensure that the necessary sanitation resources are provided and trained to fully support the operation
Provide leadership and direction for sanitation and Microwave personnel in their execution of responsibilities in sanitation tasks and objectives with a focus on overall food safety, performance, planning, scheduling, and cost control
Develop, implement, and promote safety programs and safe work practices through involvement in plant safety teams, programs, and initiatives
Promote sound employee relations within the department by developing and maintaining qualified personnel
Develop, promote, and support Continuous Improvement initiatives
Manage Sanitation Improvement Plan
Conduct internal auditing as needed
Personal responsibility for following safety rules, SOPs, and GMP guidelines
Any additional task set forth by Quality Management, within the scope and ability