Pharmaceutical Cleanroom Sanitation Supervisor

Medical Products Labs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Medical Products Laboratories, a FDA-regulated packaging, manufacturing, and warehousing site in Philadelphia, seeks a Pharmaceutical Cleanroom Sanitation Supervisor. You will lead a sanitation team, ensure cGMP adherence, and monitor logs, changeovers, and routine inspections to sustain audit readiness.

The role requires 5+ years in GMP/pharma sanitation with supervisory experience, strong documentation skills, and proficiency in CMMS and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in GMP/pharma/FDA-regulated sanitation or facilities with supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations (21 CFR 210/211 or 820), and cleaning validation.

Responsibilities

• Direct, schedule, and coordinate daily cleaning tasks across production, packaging, warehouse, and shared spaces.
• Train and onboard team members; provide feedback and corrective action as needed.
• Complete and review cleaning logs, checklists, and batch-record related documents in real time.
• Perform routine inspections and pre-op checks before line start-up.
• Manage cleaning chemicals, tools, equipment, storage, labeling, and SDS compliance.
• Assist with investigations and CAPAs for sanitation-related deviations or complaints.
• Coordinate with QA and Production to plan cleaning during changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Maintain SOPs and master sanitation schedule with Quality.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Sanitation leadership

Communication skills

Audit presentation

CMMS proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree / technical cert

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS / e-logbooks

Job description

Pharmaceutical Cleanroom Sanitation SupervisorCompany: Medical Products Laboratories (FDA-regulated packaging, manufacturing, and warehousing)Location: Philadelphia, PA | Department: Operations | Reports to: VP OperationsSchedule: Mostly 1st shift (7:00am–3:30pm) with occasional 2nd shift presence | Status: Full-Time, Non-ExemptBase Pay: $60,000–$70,000 per year, DOE**FLSA Status: **Non-Exempt (Supervisory)Why this role mattersSafeguard product quality by ensuring every cleaning task meets cGMP and SOP expectations.Keep our facility audit-ready—supporting internal, customer, and FDA inspections.Lead, coach, and grow a capable sanitation team that excels in documentation and execution.What you'll doDirect, schedule, and coordinate daily work for cleaning personnel across production, packaging, warehouse, and shared spaces.Train and onboard team members; deliver feedback, reinforce standards, and take corrective action when needed.Complete and review cleaning logs, checklists, and batch-record-related documents in real time (GDP).Perform routine inspections and pre-op checks before line start-up.Manage approved cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment; ensure proper storage, labeling, and SDS compliance.Assist with investigations, root cause analysis, and CAPAs for sanitation-related deviations or complaints.Coordinate with QA and Production to plan cleaning during changeovers to minimize downtime.Maintain and revise SOPs, cleaning validation protocols, and the master sanitation schedule with Quality.Order and track supplies; manage the sanitation consumables budget.Uphold OSHA and site safety requirements; enforce hygiene, gowning, and PPE policies.Perform additional duties as assigned by Operations or Quality leadership.Leadership scopeOversee a team of cleaning technicians—contribute to hiring recommendations, set schedules, assign work, conduct performance reviews, and resolve issues per company policy.What you bringHigh school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or technical certification preferred.5+ years in a GMP/pharma/medical device/FDA-regulated sanitation or facilities role, with proven lead or supervisory experience.Knowledge of cGMP, FDA (21 CFR 210/211 or 820), sanitation standards, master sanitation schedules, and cleaning validation.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and e-logbooks/CMMS for scheduling and documentation.Experience handling, storing, and disposing of industrial cleaning chemicals; strong understanding of SDS requirements.Solid communication and audit-facing presentation skills.Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Hindi) a plus.Physical requirements & environmentStand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods.Lift up to 50 lbs.; push/pull cleaning equipment and carts.Work in variable temperature and noise; routine exposure to cleaning chemicals.Wear and enforce PPE and GMP gowning as designated.Full-time 1st shift with occasional off-shift flexibility for audits or urgent needs.Compensation & benefitsCompetitive hourly pay: $22.00–$28.00/hour, based on experience.Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Paid time off and company-observed holidays.401(k) with company match (if applicable).Clear advancement pathways within a stable, GMP-compliant organization.Note: This job description reflects general duties and requirements for this role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned, at any time with or without notice.Proficiency checklistStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Supervisory ExperienceIndustrial Cleaning Equipment OperationLegalEqual Employment OpportunityMedical Products Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.