Food Safety & Sanitation Lead

The Judge Group; Lytton (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a hands-on Sanitation Supervisor to lead plant sanitation programs and ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and sanitation standards. This role partners closely with Operations and Quality to maintain a safe, audit-ready production environment.

You will oversee a sanitation team, manage the master schedule, and maintain SSOPs and GMPs while driving improvements across the facility. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in food manufacturing sanitation or supervisory leadership preferred.
• Knowledge of SSOPs, GMPs, and food safety programs.
• Familiarity with SQF audits and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop sanitation team members with accountability and safe practices.
• Manage the master sanitation schedule and coordinate cleaning across the facility.
• Maintain SSOPs, sanitation procedures, and food safety programs.
• Monitor sanitation performance, environmental testing, and corrective actions.
• Partner with chemical suppliers on inventory, usage, and validations.
• Conduct inspections and verify sanitation effectiveness for audits.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance sanitation, food safety, and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Science

Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a hands-on Sanitation Supervisor to lead plant sanitation programs and ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and sanitation standards. This role partners closely with Operations and Quality to maintain a safe, audit-ready production environment.

You will oversee a sanitation team, manage the master schedule, and maintain SSOPs and GMPs while driving improvements across the facility. Strong leadership and communication are essential.