Precut Sanitation Supervisor-EIF

Master-Pjk Service; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Isle Foods is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead sanitation operations across production and warehouse facilities in Richmond, VA. This hands-on leadership role focuses on safety, cleanliness, and compliance to support the manufacture and distribution of high-quality food products.

The ideal candidate will have experience in GMP/HACCP programs, strong team leadership, and the ability to manage sanitation on the production floor with attention to documentation and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Agricultural Science, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• High School Diploma / Associate Degree with 3–5 years of sanitation or food manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily sanitation activities across the plant, warehouse, and grounds.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop sanitation team members.
• Assess performance and provide ongoing feedback to sanitation staff.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, HARPC, FDA, and OSHA regulations.
• Implement and monitor sanitation procedures, food safety standards, and pest control programs.
• Support food safety and food defense initiatives throughout the facility.
• Monitor, verify, and document sanitation SOPs and quality standards.
• Assist with internal and external audits and facility walk-throughs.
• Actively participate in sanitation activities on the production floor.
• Manage sanitation schedules and daily cleaning operations.
• Maintain inventory of sanitation chemicals, cleaning tools, and required PPE.
• Ensure proper use and handling of sanitation chemicals.
• Partner with QA/QC leadership to develop and improve sanitation programs.
• Conduct sanitation and food safety training (SSOPs).
• Maintain sanitation records, documentation, and verification logs.
• Assist in developing sanitation procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Food safety standards

Sanitation procedures

Leadership skills

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Lifting capability

Cold environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management

High School Diploma/Associate Degree + 3–5 years sanitation experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Emerald Isle Foods - Richmond, VA 23234, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year, Job Shift: Day, Position Summary:

Emerald Isle Foods is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead and support sanitation operations across our production and warehouse facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, and compliant environment that supports the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality food products.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both supervision and active participation in sanitation activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and experienced in food manufacturing sanitation programs.

The Sanitation Supervisor will be primarily based at the Pre-Cut and Warehouse operations and is expected to spend approximately 80% of time on the production floor and 20% on documentation and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise and coordinate daily sanitation activities across the processing plant, warehouse, and surrounding grounds


• Lead, coach, train, and develop sanitation team members


• Assess performance and provide ongoing feedback to sanitation staff


• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company safety standards

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, HARPC, FDA, and OSHA regulations


• Implement and monitor sanitation procedures, food safety standards, and pest control programs


• Support food safety and food defense initiatives throughout the facility


• Monitor, verify, and document sanitation SOPs and quality standards


• Assist with internal and external audits and facility walk-throughs

Operational Responsibilities

• Actively participate in sanitation activities on the production floor


• Manage sanitation schedules and daily cleaning operations


• Maintain inventory of sanitation chemicals, cleaning tools, and required PPE


• Ensure proper use and handling of sanitation chemicals


• Partner with QA/QC leadership to develop and improve sanitation programs

Training & Documentation

• Conduct sanitation and food safety training (SSOPs)


• Maintain sanitation records, documentation, and verification logs


• Assist in developing sanitation procedures and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Agricultural Science, Operations Management, or related field preferred

OR

• High School Diploma / Associate Degree with 3–5 years of sanitation or food manufacturing experience

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, FDA/USDA regulations)


• Experience with sanitation chemicals and cleaning procedures


• Strong leadership and team management skills


• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities


• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel)


• Ability to lift 50-60ilbs


• Ability to work in a cold environment of 35 degrees

Preferred Qualification

• HACCP Certification


• Experience in food manufacturing or fresh/pre-cut food environment

Why Join Emerald Isle Foods?

• Opportunity to lead a critical food safety function


• Hands‑on leadership role with impact


• Collaborative team environment


• Opportunity to build your own team


• Growth and development opportunities