Supervisor, Sanitation

Sofina Foods Inc.; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (health, dental, vision,

Pension plan with company match

Referral bonus

Job summary

Sofina Foods Inc. in Port Coquitlam, BC, is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead the sanitation team and ensure adherence to health, food safety, and quality standards.

The role requires coordinating with QA and operations to keep sanitation aligned with production schedules, while driving continuous improvement and cost efficiency. The position runs on the night shift from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM, Monday to Friday, with full benefits, a pension plan, and a referral bonus.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in food processing or business management.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience (in food).
• Knowledge of ATP, TPC, GMP, HACCP, WHMIS 2015/GHS, Health and Safety, and Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and direction to hourly employees and allocate resources.
• Coordinate sanitation schedules with production to meet efficiency and productivity targets.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety policies and conduct audits.
• Develop, review and revise Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) with Quality Assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in food processing or business management

Tools

MS Office Applications

Job description

Port Coquitlam, 1910 Kingsway Av, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Position Summary

Reporting to the Afternoon, Plant Superintendent, the Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for managing the sanitation operations that achieve/meet the requirements for safety, regulatory compliance, environment, quality, customer service and cost. Position works closely with Sanitation employees, Quality Assurance, and Operations to ensure plant equipment and the facility are cleaned and sanitary. As part of the plant’s leadership team, the Sanitation Supervisor contributes to building and maintaining a culture of continuous improvement of processes, efficiencies, and productivity.

Shift: 10.30pm to 7am (Mon to Fri)

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver results for the sanitation department in accordance with approved sanitation plans/schedules to meet business objectives. This is achieved by:
  • Providing effective leadership and direction to hourly employees (coaching, cross-training, addressing and resolution of HR related issues and concerns)
  • Appropriate resource allocation
  • Communication and on-going reinforcement of performance indicators/requirements (i.e. health and safety; food safety and quality, customer service, cost, etc.)
• Check daily and weekly production schedules to ensure adequate staffing and supplies are in place to complete sanitation. Advise management of any issues/concerns to ensure uninterrupted sanitation processes to meet required efficiencies and productivity levels.
• Ensures compliance to all Health and Safety and Food Safety policies and procedures. Participates in safety and food safety inspections and conducts internal audits on a regular basis. Advises applicable departments with any issues/concerns.
• Develop, review and revise Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) in conjunction with Quality Assurance.
• Partner with Third Party Chemical Supplier including reviewing products, supplies utilized, coordinating chemical training, etc.
• May assume the responsibilities of the Department Manager in their absence.
• Other tasks/duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma with emphasis on food processing or business management
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience (in food)
• Strong knowledge of ATP, TPC, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), WHMIS 2015/GHS, Health and Safety, and Lean Manufacturing concepts is recommended.
• Proven ability to manage workforce within the guidelines provided through Collective Agreement/Terms and Conditions, and Human Resources policies and guidelines.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical and interpersonal skills required.
• Knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) required.
• Stakeholder management with internally and externally (CFIA, 3rd party suppliers) is crucial

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Moderate physical effort.
• Normal sensory effort.

What we have to Offer:

• Full benefits (health, dental, vision and disability.)
• Pension plan with company match.
• Referral bonus.

Hiring Range $56,523 – 75,458

Please note that the hiring range provided is derived from a group of like roles within Sofina. The final offer amount for this role will be dependent on geographical region, applicable experience, skillset of the candidate and internal equity.