Food Safety & Sanitation Leader

F & S Produce Company Inc; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

F&S Fresh Foods in the United States seeks a Sanitation Supervisor to lead the inspection, cleaning, and sanitation of production areas in a fast-paced facility. You will ensure compliance with USDA standards and collaborate with Operations and QA to maintain safe food production.

The role requires hands-on leadership, attention to detail, and a calm approach to shifting priorities, with emphasis on safety and documentation in a cold production environment.

Qualifications

• Must have: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of experience in a food warehouse or fresh food manufacturing environment, including at least 1 year applying HACCP and enforcing GMPs.
• Working knowledge of food safety, USDA, GMP, OSHA, and sanitation requirements, including foodborne illness and contamination risks.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team, with strong verbal communication and the ability to build working relationships at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Nice to have: HACCP, food handling, or related certification; First Aid/CPR training.
• Nice to have: Bilingual (English/Spanish); experience with continuous improvement methods or large-scale food operation start-ups.
• Physical: Ability to work in a cold, damp environment, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and direct the sanitation team in cleaning and sanitizing production areas, warehouse, offices, and equipment based on production demand.
• Verify areas meet company and USDA standards before releasing them to operations, and take part in USDA inspections and follow-up corrective actions.
• Enforce GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, and SSOPs, and review protocols for continued effectiveness.
• Train team members on safe chemical handling, use, and disposal, PPE, and proper use of tools and machinery.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate team members, using recognition and constructive feedback to build trust and resolve conflict.
• Champion a strong safety culture, including timely reporting of injuries and near-misses and leading investigations and corrective actions.
• Partner with Operations, QA, and senior management to set department goals, plan projects, and elevate food safety issues.
• Maintain sanitation supply inventory and complete all required documentation and records accurately and on time.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Team motivation

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

F&S Fresh Foods in the United States seeks a Sanitation Supervisor to lead the inspection, cleaning, and sanitation of production areas in a fast-paced facility. You will ensure compliance with USDA standards and collaborate with Operations and QA to maintain safe food production.

The role requires hands-on leadership, attention to detail, and a calm approach to shifting priorities, with emphasis on safety and documentation in a cold production environment.