Production and Sanitation Supervisor

Masis Professional Group; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Masis Professional Group is assisting our client in recruiting a Direct Hire, 3rd shift Production and Sanitation Supervisor in Front Royal, VA. This combined leadership role oversees end-of-shift production and leads the full sanitation cycle, ensuring compliance, safety, and readiness for the next production run.

Overnight hours 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Ideal candidate has 3–5 years supervisory experience in food manufacturing or sanitation, is bilingual English/Spanish, and holds a high school

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing or sanitation.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-of-shift production activities and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead sanitation cycle and SSOP compliance.
• Manage shift staffing and monitor KPIs.
• Ensure safe, clean facility for next production run.
• Communicate with management and other departments.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Overnight shift readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Masis Professional Group is assisting our client in searching for a Direct Hire, 3rd shift Production and Sanitation Supervisor.

Grow your career by joining a dynamic team and participating in the expansion of a leading company in the industry! Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off and paid sick time

About the Position:

The 3rd Shift Production and Sanitation Supervisor is a combined leadership role responsible for overseeing all end-of-shift production activities and leading the full sanitation cycle through start-up. This position supervises hourly production and sanitation team members across both functions, ensuring seamless handoff between production and sanitation, full regulatory compliance, and a safe, clean facility ready for the next production run. This role exercises independent authority and judgment on the overnight shift.

Production Responsibilities:

• Promotes and encourages a safe, positive, and productive work environment across all shift activities.
• Understands, follows, and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP, and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
• Exercises authority and independent judgment on the shift to resolve production and quality issues as they arise.
• Manages staffing assignments for the shift to achieve plant production and labor objectives.
• Anticipates and determines causes of delays in shift operations and takes appropriate action to meet production schedules.
• Accurately confirms production counts and reviews all production paperwork for accuracy on a daily basis to ensure compliance and update department KPIs.
• Accountable for shift documentation including decisions, issues, actions, and status updates for compliance and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for the quality of product produced on the shift and for corrective action on food safety and quality problems.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Effectively communicates pertinent information to management and other departments.
• Helps develop new methods and procedures to optimize manufacturing efficiencies.
• Maintains a supportive and productive work atmosphere through professional conduct and effective communication.

Sanitation Responsibilities:

• Directs and assists the sanitation team in completing all daily sanitation duties in a hands-on supervisory capacity.
• Leads sanitation team members to be compliant with all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Completes pre-operational inspection activities to verify all equipment and tools are properly cleaned and sanitized prior to production start-up.
• Responsible for completing sanitation documentation of all day-to-day activities.
• Maintains inventory of sanitation chemicals and tools necessary to complete the job.
• Guides team members in occupational and food safety best practices.
• Works closely with Quality Assurance on the environmental monitoring program and developing root cause and corrective action plans.
• Motivates and assists team members to complete sanitation duties in a timely manner to support scheduled production start times.

The ideal Production and Sanitation Supervisor must have:

• 3–5 years of relevant supervisory experience in food manufacturing, production, or sanitation operations.
• Prior experience in sanitation supervision or food plant sanitation preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills (written and verbal).
• Must have excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to food safety and quality.
• Ability to work overnight hours (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM), Monday through Friday.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Schedule & Location

• Days: Monday through Friday
• Location: Front Royal, VA 22630 (located on the Corridor Connector transit system Rt. 340/522 service area)
• Reliable commute or relocation required before starting work