Production Supervisor - Sanitation

PowerToFly; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé USA is hiring a Supervisor Production to oversee sanitation programs, plan and supervise activities, and ensure continuous production while meeting customer specifications and food safety standards.

You will lead 30–60 direct reports, coordinate sanitation equipment operation, manage supplies, and collaborate with quality assurance and maintenance to improve sanitation procedures and overall plant cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Monitors daily operations to ensure continuous plant cleanliness.
• Operates and trains personnel sanitation equipment, such as CIP (Clean in Place), COP (Clean out of Place), floor scrubbers, pressure washers, tank foamers, water hoses, air hoses, and sanitizer dispensers properly.
• Coordinates the ordering of sanitation supplies.
• Works with quality assurance and maintenance on environmental swabs and pre‑ops swabs issues to improve sanitation standards and the purity of the product.
• Adheres to all MCS (Master Cleaning Schedules) to ensure the sanitation of all the equipment.
• Coordinate with other supervisors on the cleaning of support areas such as warehouse areas, docks, coolers, freezers, dough and trash compactor areas and maintenance shops.
• Recommends changes to MCS to improve our sanitation procedures.
• Ensures that all sanitation logs and forms are completed in a timely manner.
• Interprets specifications and job orders and assigns duties to employees.
• Performs ongoing evaluation to ensure that we are following sanitation procedures as written and/or recommend changes as needed.
• Submits requisition forms for materials and/or equipment to Department Manager as needed.
• Maintains sanitation equipment in good working condition.
• Supervises the department function and processes.
• Supervises department for compliance with established policies and objectives of the company and contributions in attaining objectives.
• Oversees the work activities and professional training and development of 30‑60 direct reports.
• Works with Manager to attain goals, carry out strategies, plans, and policies to increase profitability and success of the Company.
• Implements and enforces policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk‑taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Schedule:

This position follows a 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM schedule, with the shifts occurring on weekends. Team members are required to work both Saturday and Sunday and will receive two consecutive days off during the week. Depending on production and maintenance needs, employees may work 5 to 6 days per week. The facility operates 24/7, 365 days a year, and schedules may be adjusted to support business demands, production requirements, and weekend maintenance activities

Position Summary:

The Supervisor Production is responsible for assisting in the planning, supervising, and administration of sanitation programs designed to ensure continuous production while meeting customer specifications, plant cleanliness and maintaining food safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors daily operations to ensure continuous plant cleanliness.
• Operates and trains personnel sanitation equipment, such as CIP (Clean in Place), COP (Clean out of Place), floor scrubbers, pressure washers, tank foamers, water hoses, air hoses, and sanitizer dispensers properly.
• Coordinates the ordering of sanitation supplies.
• Works with quality assurance and maintenance on environmental swabs and pre‑ops swabs issues to improve sanitation standards and the purity of the product.
• Adheres to all MCS (Master Cleaning Schedules) to ensure the sanitation of all the equipment.
• Coordinate with other supervisors on the cleaning of support areas such as warehouse areas, docks, coolers, freezers, dough and trash compactor areas and maintenance shops.
• Recommends changes to MCS to improve our sanitation procedures.
• Ensures that all sanitation logs and forms are completed in a timely manner.
• Interprets specifications and job orders and assigns duties to employees.
• Performs ongoing evaluation to ensure that we are following sanitation procedures as written and/or recommend changes as needed.
• Submits requisition forms for materials and/or equipment to Department Manager as needed.
• Maintains sanitation equipment in good working condition.
• Supervises the department function and processes.
• Supervises department for compliance with established policies and objectives of the company and contributions in attaining objectives.
• Oversees the work activities and professional training and development of 30‑60 direct reports.
• Works with Manager to attain goals, carry out strategies, plans, and policies to increase profitability and success of the Company.
• Implements and enforces policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation