Production Supervisor - Sanitation

Nestlé; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Nestlé USA is hiring a Sanitation Supervisor to lead sanitation operations in a food manufacturing plant. You will plan, supervise, and administer sanitation programs to ensure continuous production while meeting customer specs, plant cleanliness, and food safety.

The role requires 1–3 years of sanitation leadership, strong communication, and ability to manage 30–60 direct reports. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for growth within Nestlé's inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 1-3 years sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitors daily operations to ensure continuous plant cleanliness.
• Operates and trains personnel sanitation equipment, such as CIP, COP, floor scrubbers, etc.
• Coordinates the ordering of sanitation supplies and maintains logs.

Skills

People leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1-3 years sanitation experience

Tools

Microsoft applications

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.
• Assists in developing and carrying out department’s goals, objectives, and systems.
• Conducts interviews, appraisal performances, on boarding, and disciplinary meetings including terminations.
• Approves payroll and amends Source Time errors for hourly employees.
• Fills out appropriate paperwork, i.e. hiring, termination, replacement, performance evaluations, accident reports, vacation requests, and counseling forms.
• Monitors employee’s adherence to company rules and policies and takes necessary corrective action if needed.
• Assists in reviewing and maintaining crewing levels and optimizing to meet or surpass NPF cost targets.
• Suggests ways to control labor and supply costs as well as improve processes.
• Ensures that all work activities are performed with attention to the highest standards for quality, safety and compliance with all appropriate legal and food safety requirements and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Maintains a high level of safety awareness for an accident‑free work place.
• Reports any unsafe or hazardous work conditions or safety‑related issues to Management.
• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Education, Skills and Experience

Education

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 1-3 years sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year demonstrated people leadership.
• Previous experience in a food facility.
• Ability to establish trust and credibility with employees.
• Ability to influence and promote change on all levels of the organization.
• Sound technical skills, logical ability, and strong problem analysis and resolutions skills with a strong operational focus.
• Ability to demonstrate discretion and business ethics.
• Ability to gather and analyze all types of data, identify the appropriate relationships between the different data, anticipate business directions and recommend fact based decisions.
• Prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously with aggressive deadlines.
• Good interpersonal, as well as strong written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of diverse individuals within the plant and corporate environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a plant production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job in the plant, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles. Employee may be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures that range from below zero (0) degrees Fahrenheit to over ninety (90) degrees Fahrenheit. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While in the plant, the employee is required to utilize the required personal protective equipment.

Organizational Structure

The Sanitation Supervisor will report directly to the Manager Industrial Services.

Salary: $82,752.12 to $109,760.20 per year

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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Job Requisition: 415898

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