Cheese Plant Sanitation Team Lead

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc. in New Mexico seeks a sanitation supervisor to lead CIP and sanitation operations in our cheese plant. You will support equipment breakdowns, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate staff coverage to ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires knowledge of sanitation procedures, GMP, and regulatory standards, with a focus on continuous improvement and teamwork across operations, maintenance, and management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; ability to read safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead CIP and sanitation operations in the cheese plant.
• Verify CIP systems operate correctly and monitor temperatures and cleaning efficacy.
• Coordinate sanitation during planned and unplanned shutdowns.
• Maintain sanitation records and documentation per procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Provide training to sanitation team members and ensure SOP compliance.
• Assist with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities as required.

Skills

Sanitation procedures

GMP compliance

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Reading technical docs

Prioritization

Team training

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc. in New Mexico seeks a sanitation supervisor to lead CIP and sanitation operations in our cheese plant. You will support equipment breakdowns, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate staff coverage to ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires knowledge of sanitation procedures, GMP, and regulatory standards, with a focus on continuous improvement and teamwork across operations, maintenance, and management.