Hatchery Sanitation Supervisor

3M HEALTHCARE; Collins (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead the sanitation team in a poultry processing facility. The role ensures cleaning and sanitizing processes meet GMP, USDA, and FDA standards, coordinating with QA to maintain a safe, sanitary environment.

The position requires 3+ years in food manufacturing with leadership experience, and a strong understanding of cleaning chemicals and safety regulations. On-site role with potential for overtime and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum three years in a food manufacturing environment; poultry experience preferred.
• Three years of leadership experience; knowledge of timekeeping, policy adherence, and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, their interactions and hazards.
• Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations (OSHA, GMP, HACCP).
• Good written and verbal communication; multi-lingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day sanitation team activities to meet GMP, USDA, FDA guidelines.
• Partners with Quality Assurance to ensure a food-safe environment.
• Enforces safety regulations (OSHA, FSIS, USDA, HACCP).
• Collaborates with other departments to meet location goals.
• Mentors and trains employees, provides constructive feedback.
• Supports audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Leadership

GMP

HACCP

Food safety

OSHA

Timekeeping

Communication

Multi-lingual

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Primary Function

The Sanitation Supervisor directs the day-to-day activities of the sanitation team surrounding the cleaning and sanitizing process for the poultry processing facility while maintaining compliance with all company, regulatory agency, and legal guidelines, regulations, and laws. Provides the overall coordination, observation, and evaluation of the sanitation team and the daily sanitation process.

Work Schedule

• Monday & Tuesday: 2:00 PM-1:00 AM
• Wednesday: Off
• Thursday: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month: 7 AM-3 PM
• Friday & Saturday: 5:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Sunday: On Call

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Oversees the day-to-day activities to ensure that all sanitation employees follow cleaning procedures for production lines and the facility to meet or exceed Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), USDA, and FDA guidelines.
• Partners with Quality Assurance to ensure a food-safe and sanitary environment following all specifications and USDA requirements.
• Assures strict enforcement of all safety, OSHA, FSIS, USDA, and HACCP regulations.
• Partners with the Sanitation Manager and other departments/shifts, ensuring departmental and location goals are met or exceeded.
• Mentors, coaches, and trains/cross-trains employees to encourage career development; provides consistent feedback concerning strengths and opportunities for improvement.
• Administers performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions on a fair and consistent basis.
• Assists in performing regular housekeeping, SQF, and regulatory audits.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, present to the appropriate leader, and implement, lead, or participate in solution implementation.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in all areas where mandatory and ensure others adhere to safety practices, helping to promote a zero-accident culture.
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• This role is a Leader of People role with required competencies: Sizing up People, Delegation, Planning, Customer Focus, and Conflict Management.

Education and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree preferred.
• HACCP Certification preferred.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum three (3) years applicable experience in a food manufacturing environment; poultry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated three (3) years’ leadership experience, including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, conflict resolution, and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their interactions and potential hazards.
• Working knowledge of poultry processing, food safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, GMP, and HACCP.
• Good computer skills with the ability to input and review information.
• Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization in a timely and professional manner; multi-lingual strongly preferred.
• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level, and a strong sense of urgency.

Safety Requirements

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs.
• Wear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work extended shifts (holiday, weekend, and/or extended) as business needs require.
• Ability to work in cold/ humid or hot/ dusty environments as needed.
• Ability to stand and move through the facility throughout the entire shift.
• Ability to work around live and or raw animal odors.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.