Production/Sanitation Supervisor

Pmalladmin; Westerville, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pmalladmin is seeking a dedicated overnight Shift Lead to oversee 3rd‑shift production and sanitation in our food manufacturing facility in Westerville, Ohio. You will drive production targets, enforce HACCP/GMP standards, and coordinate with QA and Maintenance to ensure a safe, compliant start to the 1st shift.

You bring 3–5 years in food manufacturing, proven leadership on a shift, and strong problem‑solving and communication skills to keep lines running smoothly and teams engaged through the

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in food manufacturing with exposure to both production and sanitation.
• Prior leadership or lead-operator experience on any shift.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SSOPs, and sanitation best practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, workflow, and sanitation issues independently.
• Strong communication, documentation, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work overnight hours consistently.

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

HACCP/GMP knowledge

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Overnight shift experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

ERP familiarity

Digital sanitation logs

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

• 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.

Requirements

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.
• Strong communication, documentation, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work overnight hours consistently.
• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Familiarity with ERP/production systems and digital sanitation logs.
• Strong understanding of allergen controls, cross‑contamination risks, and environmental monitoring.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and maintain morale on 3rd shift.

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