Production/Sanitation Supervisor

800flowerscareers; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

800flowerscareers is seeking a 3rd‑shift Production Lead for a food manufacturing facility to oversee production and sanitation activities overnight. You will ensure safe, efficient operations and readiness for 1st‑shift startup by coordinating production and sanitation teams with minimal onsite leadership.

The role requires HACCP/GMP knowledge, strong decision‑making, and the ability to manage both production and sanitation tasks while maintaining compliance and quality records.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing with exposure to both production and sanitation.
• Prior leadership or lead-operator experience on any shift.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SSOPs, and sanitation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support 3rd‑shift production staff to meet output, quality, and safety targets.
• Monitor line performance, adjust staffing, and resolve bottlenecks or downtime issues.
• Verify ingredient usage, batch accuracy, and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct in‑process quality checks and elevate deviations to QA or Maintenance.
• Maintain accurate production logs, waste tracking, and shift‑handover reports.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Leads all 3rd‑shift production and sanitation activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Responsible for meeting overnight production goals, executing full sanitation cycles, and preparing the facility for 1st‑shift startup. Works with minimal onsite leadership, requiring strong decision‑making, HACCP/GMP knowledge, and the ability to coordinate both production and sanitation teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Leadership

• Direct and support 3rd‑shift production staff to meet output, quality, and safety targets.
• Monitor line performance, adjust staffing, and resolve bottlenecks or downtime issues.
• Verify ingredient usage, batch accuracy, and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct in‑process quality checks and elevate deviations to QA or Maintenance.
• Maintain accurate production logs, waste tracking, and shift‑handover reports.

Sanitation Oversight

• Lead sanitation crews in executing full cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, tools, and production areas.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, SSOPs, FDA requirements, and internal audit standards.
• Verify chemical concentrations, sanitation procedures, and equipment disassembly/reassembly.
• Perform pre‑operational inspections and sign‑off for 1st‑shift startup readiness.
• Maintain sanitation records, chemical inventories, and corrective‑action documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA, food‑safety, and facility safety policies during all overnight operations.
• Conduct safety observations, incident investigations, and near‑miss reporting.
• Ensure proper PPE use, lockout/tagout adherence, and chemical‑handling protocols.

Team Development & Communication

• Train employees on production processes, sanitation procedures, and safety expectations.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and cross‑training opportunities.
• Deliver clear shift‑handover communication to 1st‑shift Production, QA, and Maintenance.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing with exposure to both production and sanitation.
• Prior leadership or lead‑operator experience on any shift.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SSOPs, and sanitation best practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, workflow, and sanitation issues independently.