Overnight Sanitation Supervisor

Epicurean Butter; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Epicurean Butter is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor in Thornton, Colorado, responsible for leading a sanitation team to ensure compliance with food safety standards.

The Sanitation Supervisor will manage daily sanitation functions, train new employees, and maintain sanitation schedules. Candidates should have at least 1 year of supervisory experience and a strong commitment to safety and quality practices, as well as general computer skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of supervisory or lead experience is required.
• Ability to communicate in English, Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise sanitation team of 4–6 employees.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Train and coach new team members.

Skills

English (reading and writing)

Sanitation or cleaning experience in a food environment

General computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Strong commitment to safety, food safety, and quality practices

Job description

Job Title

Sanitation Supervisor

Department

Sanitation

Manager Title

QA Director

Job Summary

Overnight sanitation schedule is 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Leads a sanitation team of 4–6 employees daily with a focus on safety and sanitation, ensuring overall productivity and compliance with food‑safety standards.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise all sanitation functions, including washing and sanitizing equipment, utensils, and facility areas.
• Plan, lead, and direct sanitation activities during the shift.
• Develop a work environment that promotes trust, teamwork, food safety, quality, and human safety.
• Maintain daily, weekly, and quarterly Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) and ensure completeness of MSS checklists.
• Create, verify, and periodically validate Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and sanitation programs for compliance.
• Manage chemical inventory and sanitation tools.
• Facilitate the accomplishment of SSOPs, other sanitation programs, GMPs, food‑safety, and SQF requirements.
• Ensure a safe work environment, reporting safety concerns to appropriate management.
• Train and coach new team members as needed.
• Assist with hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion, and termination decisions for the department.
• Collaborate closely with the QA department to maintain plant food‑safety standards.
• Supervise human safety, food safety, and sanitation operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the leadership team.

Qualifications

• English (reading and writing) required; Spanish preferred.
• General computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Sanitation or cleaning experience in a food environment.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or lead experience.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Strong commitment to safety, food safety, and quality practices.

Notes

• Responsible for food safety: Yes.