Sanitation Supervisor (First Shift, Saturday -Wednesday)

Unilever•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor (First Shift, Saturday -Wednesday) is responsible for leading all sanitation activities across the site to ensure compliance with Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), food safety standards, and regulatory requirements. This role oversees a team of hourly sanitation employees and ensures effective execution of cleaning and sanitization processes to support safe product manufacturing and timely return to service. The position partners cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and external vendors to maintain sanitation excellence, minimize risk, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet. Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
2+ years of sanitation experience within a food manufacturing or regulated production environment, with direct involvement in cleaning and food safety programs
Proven leadership experience (1+ years) supervising hourly sanitation teams, including coaching, performance management, and accountability in a union or high-volume setting
Hands-on expertise with sanitation systems and processes, including Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), CIP/COP, and return-to-service validation requirements
Demonstrated experience working within GMP, HACCP, and food safety regulatory frameworks, with a strong understanding of contamination prevention and audit readiness
Experience partnering cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve sanitation-related issues, support production readiness, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

Lead execution of the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) to ensure full compliance with internal standards, GMPs, and regulatory requirements
Ensure all cleaning activities meet food safety expectations, preventing contamination risks across equipment and environment
Oversee CIP (Clean-in-Place) and COP (Clean-out-of-Place) processes to ensure proper sanitation of all product contact surfaces
Drive adherence to chemical handling, PPE usage, and safety protocols
Manage sanitation operations for assigned shift (Saturday–Wednesday schedule) to ensure production readiness
Own Return-to-Service (RTS) validation and release processes post-sanitation
Ensure timely and effective completion of sanitation tasks to support production schedules
Monitor sanitation effectiveness through inspections, audits, and verification programs
Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 13 hourly sanitation employees
Ensure proper staffing, training, and performance management to meet operational needs
Build capability through skills development, cross-training, and adherence to sanitation procedures
Drive engagement and accountability across the sanitation team
Manage relationships with sanitation chemical vendors to ensure supply continuity and optimization
Oversee chemical inventory, usage, and deliveries to support operational needs
Ensure chemicals are used, stored, and handled in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements
Track and report sanitation KPIs, including: o MSS compliance o Labor efficiency (hours/task) o Return-to-service performance o Audit and inspection results
Identify gaps and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sanitation efficiency, effectiveness, and cost performance
Partner with Quality, Operations, and Engineering teams to drive sanitation-related improvements
Support audits, inspections, and regulatory requirements (internal and external)
Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for sanitation-related deviations or incidents