Sanitation Lead — Food Manufacturing, Audit-Ready

Briess Industries; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Briess Industries in Chilton, Wisconsin is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead and coordinate sanitation activities in our food ingredients facility. You will ensure hygiene, safety, and regulatory compliance while directing sanitation staff and partnering with Quality, Operations, and Maintenance.

Requirements include 3–5+ years in sanitation or manufacturing, 1–3+ years in supervision, and strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and audit processes.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of sanitation, manufacturing, or food production experience.
• 1–3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in food, beverage, or GMP-regulated environments strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of sanitation methods, chemicals, and cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, regulatory requirements).
• Familiarity with sanitation documentation, audit processes, and compliance systems.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and quality.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and develop sanitation team members to ensure effective performance and adherence to procedures.
• Enforce company policies, GMPs, and safety protocols consistently.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and address performance issues as needed.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning and sanitation activities.
• Ensure all equipment, production areas, and facilities are cleaned and sanitized according to SSOPs.
• Verify proper disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of equipment.
• Maintain sanitation schedules, checklists, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, including GMP, HACCP, FDA, and internal quality systems.
• Support audits, inspections, and certifications (e.g., SQF).
• Address non-conformances or audit findings promptly.
• Ensure proper chemical handling, labeling, and storage.
• Enforce use of proper PPE and safe work practices.
• Train employees on chemical safety, equipment operation, and hazard recognition.
• Conduct safety observations and participate in incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to coordinate cleaning schedules and minimize downtime.
• Support equipment changeovers, maintenance activities, and plant shutdowns.
• Communicate sanitation issues, risks, and performance metrics to plant leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve sanitation effectiveness, efficiency, and cost control.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives within sanitation processes.
• Evaluate and introduce new chemicals, tools, or technologies to enhance cleaning performance.
• Track and report sanitation KPIs and drive improvements.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Related degree preferred

Tools

CIP systems

Foamers

Pressure washers

Job description

Briess Industries in Chilton, Wisconsin is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead and coordinate sanitation activities in our food ingredients facility. You will ensure hygiene, safety, and regulatory compliance while directing sanitation staff and partnering with Quality, Operations, and Maintenance.

Requirements include 3–5+ years in sanitation or manufacturing, 1–3+ years in supervision, and strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and audit processes.