Production / Sanitation Supervisor - Third Shift

Nature's Touch Frozen Foods; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Referral program

Job summary

Nature's Touch Frozen Foods is seeking a 3rd Shift Production/Sanitation Supervisor in Front Royal, VA. You will supervise the overnight shift, coordinating production and sanitation to ensure smooth handoffs and regulatory compliance.

A strong emphasis on food safety, quality, and continuous improvement is expected. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing, is bilingual (English/Spanish), and possesses excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing, production, or sanitation operations.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-of-shift production activities and lead sanitation cycle.
• Supervise hourly production and sanitation team members across both functions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and a safe, clean facility for next production run.
• Maintain shift KPIs and documentation; ensure accurate production counts and reporting.

Skills

Bilingual English & Spanish

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

Nature's Touch has established itself as a leader in the distribution of frozen fruits and vegetables since 2004. We source from all over the world to secure a steady and reliable supply, bringing the highest quality frozen fruits and vegetables to our customers at a competitive price – delivering a consistent quality experience every time.

Why Join Us

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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid sick time
• Referral program

About The Position

The 3rd Shift Production/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 a seamless hand‑off 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 before 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 develops 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 Candidate

• 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).
• Strong attention to detail and a 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

• Shift: 3rd shift, 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 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
• Pay: Commensurate with experience

Salary: $30 – $35 per hour