Sanitation Supervisor

Charcuterie Artisans•Burrillville, RI

5d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor oversees and coordinates sanitation activities within a food production facility to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The role leads sanitation personnel, manages cleaning schedules, and supports continuous improvement in hygiene practices across production areas. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.; supervisors must also be available to respond and coordinate when the department operates on Saturdays. The position is on-site and may involve exposure to wet, cold, and noisy conditions, confined spaces, sanitation chemicals, and required PPE.

Requirements

Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
Knowledge of sanitation chemicals, equipment, and food safety regulations, including USDA, HACCP, and SQF.
Ability to read and interpret SDS, sanitation logs, and audit documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sanitation tracking systems.
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
High school diploma or GED required.
3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing sanitation, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs for extended periods.
Ability to work in confined spaces and handle sanitation chemicals; PPE is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
HACCP certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily sanitation operations, including cleaning equipment, production areas, and facility infrastructure.
Inspect for sanitation deficiencies and structural or equipment damage, and report findings to the Food Safety Manager.
Monitor and verify chemical concentration checks and titrations, correcting deviations as needed.
Oversee allergen washdowns, post-USDA sampling cleaning, and sterilization of processing environments.
Maintain sanitation equipment and manage cleaning-supply and PPE inventory.
Provide floor support when team or operational needs require it.
Be available to respond, assist, and coordinate on Saturdays when the department is operating.
Train and mentor sanitation staff on cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and GMP compliance.
Document sanitation activities, including master sanitation schedules and audit-readiness records.
Support third-party audits and internal quality assurance programs.
Collaborate with QA, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve sanitation-related issues and implement corrective actions.