3rd Shift Sanitation Supervisor: Lead a QA-Driven Team

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Employee rewards

Employee referral program

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, is hiring a Sanitation Supervisor to lead sanitation operations, ensure compliance with GMPs and regulatory requirements, and support QA through coaching and continuous improvement.

You will manage a team, drive efficiency, and work cross-functionally with DFA operations, QA&C, and vendors to enhance sanitation programs and KPI achievement. Reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in food science or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education).
• 2–5 years sanitation or related experience with leadership attributes; supervisor experience preferred.
• Ability to read technical documents, dilutions, percentages, and basic chemical concentration math.
• Ability to work collaboratively with facilities, regulatory agencies, and customers.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Certification and/or License may be required during employment.
• Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards.
• Employee referral program.
• Work for dairy farm families.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, assign and monitor sanitation team work and provide clear direction.
• Train employees on sanitation standards, GMPs, SSOPs and related policies.
• Implement and maintain sanitation programs and ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate sanitation activities.
• Audit sanitation and CIP processes for SSOP compliance.
• Recommend improvements to sanitation methods, equipment, and product quality.
• Validate SSOPs annually or when systems change.
• Manage relationships with outside vendors (e.g., chemical suppliers).
• Work cross-functionally with DFA operations, QA&C and vendors to improve sanitation programs and KPIs.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Follow DFA GMPs and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation

GMP/SSOP knowledge

Team collaboration

Chemistry basics

Education

Bachelor’s in food science or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, is hiring a Sanitation Supervisor to lead sanitation operations, ensure compliance with GMPs and regulatory requirements, and support QA through coaching and continuous improvement.

You will manage a team, drive efficiency, and work cross-functionally with DFA operations, QA&C, and vendors to enhance sanitation programs and KPI achievement. Reports to the Quality Assurance Manager.