Sanitation Safety Supervisor

Ecowize; Bridgewater (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holiday pay

Overtime opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ecowize North America is seeking a Sanitation Safety Supervisor to lead daily sanitation, enforce safety protocols, and manage documentation and inventory. You will train staff, perform pre-operational audits, and drive continuous improvement to ensure safe, compliant operations.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you’ll collaborate with operations and leadership to maintain high sanitation standards, while supporting a shift-based team across plant cleaning activities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in Food Science, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Public Health, or related field.
• 1 to 5+ years in food manufacturing, industrial sanitation, quality assurance, or industrial safety; lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of cleaning chemicals, titration, sanitizer properties, and safety frameworks (OSHA, HACCP, PCQI, SQF, SSOP, GMP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and plant management software.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily sanitation operations, crew schedules, and MSS for production lines and facilities.
• Enforce OSHA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, SQF, SSOP, and GMP standards across all shifts.
• Maintain sanitation logs, chemical inventories, CARs, and pre-operational checklists with plant software and spreadsheets.
• Monitor chemical concentrations and inventory of disinfectants, PPE, and sanitation supplies.
• Lead and train sanitation technicians on chemical handling, LOTO, HAZCOMM, site safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Sanitation operations

Communication

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Food/Environmental/OHS/Public Health or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Enterprise plant management software

Job description

At Ecowize North America, we go beyond cleaning food production facilities — we safeguard public health and drive operational excellence. As part of our team, you’ll join a mission-driven organization committed to food safety, innovation, and people development. If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and make a measurable difference, this role is for you.

Your Role: Sanitation Safety Supervisor

As a Sanitation Safety Supervisor, you will combine operational leadership, safety compliance, and administrative oversight to lead our sanitation operations and maintain a clean, safe, and regulatory-compliant facility.

In this role, you will oversee daily sanitation processes, enforce strict safety protocols (OSHA, LOTO, chemical safety), manage chemical inventories, and maintain detailed compliance logs. You will lead and train site technicians, conduct pre-operational and plant safety audits, and drive continuous improvement. You’ll report to a Site Manager and work directly with plant personnel, operations, and leadership to ensure our teams execute flawless, safe shifts every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Sanitation Management & Oversight: Direct daily cleaning operations, crew schedules, and Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) for production lines, equipment, and facility areas.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to OSHA, FDA, USDA, HACCP, SQF, SSOP, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards across all shifts.
• Clerical & Documentation Management: Maintain accurate sanitation logs, chemical inventory records, corrective action reports (CARs), and pre-operational inspection checklists using plant tracking software and spreadsheets.
• Chemical & Supply Control: Monitor chemical concentrations, conduct titration/soap strength tests, and oversee inventory of disinfectants, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and sanitation supplies.
• Auditing & Inspections: Perform pre-operational and random facility audits, investigate non-compliance findings, and manage corrective actions.
• Staff Training & Leadership: Train, lead, and mentor sanitation technicians on chemical handling, Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), HAZCOMM, site safety protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Team Support: Maintain open communication across shifts, support team members, and assist with hands‑on duties as needed to ensure operational goals are met.

What Success Looks Like: Core Competencies

We’re looking for team members who:

• Collaborate: Work well with teammates, support others, and share credit for successes.
• Focus on the Customer: Deliver consistent, high-quality work that earns client trust and satisfaction.
• Be Resilient: Stay confident under pressure, bounce back from challenges, and maintain a positive outlook.
• Adapt to Situations: Adjust to changing tasks, environments, and priorities on the job.

Our Values in Action

• Partnership: You work together with teammates, clients, and supervisors to get the job done right.
• Excellence: You take pride in your work, follow procedures, and deliver consistent, high-quality results.
• Integrity: You do the right thing — even when no one is watching. You’re dependable, honest, and accountable.

What You Bring: Qualifications & Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Attitude & Dependability: A strong commitment to leadership, safety, teamwork, quality, and a positive attitude.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Public Health, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 1 to 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing, industrial sanitation, quality assurance, or industrial safety, including prior lead or supervisory responsibilities.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of cleaning chemicals, titration, sanitizer properties, and safety frameworks (OSHA, HACCP, PCQI, SQF, SSOP, GMP).
• Computer & Administrative Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and enterprise plant management software.
• Bonus Qualifications: Bilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) are a major plus.

Essential Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting & Carrying: Must be able to routinely lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds independently (e.g., sanitation chemical containers, testing equipment, and machinery components).
• Constant Physical Activity: Position requires continuous standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and reaching for the duration of a shift while supervising plant operations.
• Manual Dexterity & Grip Strength: Fine motor skills, repetitive wrist flexibility, and hand strength required to operate testing instruments, perform chemical titrations, operate computer hardware, and inspect equipment.
• Environmental Exposure: Continuous work in a food manufacturing environment with extreme temperature variances—including wet, humid, hot, and cold/freezing environments (e.g., blast freezers or cooking areas).
• Sensory & Safety Requirements: Must be able to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators, safety goggles, face shields, steel‑toed boots, and chemical‑resistant suits. Must tolerate loud noise levels (hearing protection provided) and exposure to industrial cleaning chemicals/fumes.
• Sensory Acuity: Requires close visual acuity to conduct chemical titrations, inspect machinery, and verify plant cleanliness during pre‑op audits.
• Scheduling Demands: Must be available to work off‑shifts (including overnight/third shift), weekends, and holidays as dictated by plant cleaning and operational schedules.
• Job Type: Full‑time
• Schedule: Flexible or overnight shift alignment; must be available for weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Environment: Food manufacturing plants (hot, cold, wet, and noisy conditions)
• Reporting To: Site Manager
• Competitive salary / hourly rate (based on experience)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off & holiday pay
• Opportunities for overtime pay
• Career growth and promotion opportunities

Your Future Starts Here

At Ecowize, we believe everyone deserves a future they can count on. Many of our leaders started on the sanitation floor, and we’re proud to offer pathways for career growth. Whether you want a reliable paycheck, new skills, or a long‑term career, Ecowize gives you the training, support, and opportunities to succeed.