Sanitation Supervisor

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead the sanitation department across production areas and machines. The role emphasizes organizing and supervising staff, driving improvements, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

The supervisor will partner with quality control, ensure safe work conditions, and manage overtime and staffing decisions in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or commensurate experience required.
• 4+ years of sanitation experience or more.
• In‑depth understanding of manufacturing sanitation processes.
• Ability to lead, guide and direct line personnel.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead and supervise sanitation employees; solve problems before they develop.
• Observe/evaluate processes and make independent decisions on sanitation improvements.
• Provide guidance to sanitation staff to accomplish daily tasks and goals.
• Communicate effectively and make sound decisions.
• Evaluate employee performance and administer discipline when needed.
• Assist with hiring, advancement, transfer and termination decisions for the department.
• Delegate responsibilities and schedule vacations.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Problem solving

Supervision

Education

Associate’s degree or commensurate experience

Job description

The Sanitation Supervisor oversees/directs the sanitation department team in all areas of sanitation for production areas / machines.

Job Responsibilities

• Organize, lead and supervise sanitation employees; solves problems before they develop.
• Observe/evaluate processes and draw on experience to make independent decisions on issues relating to sanitation processes and improvements.
• Provide assistance and guidance to sanitation employees, providing them with what they need to accomplish daily tasks and achieve goals.
• Communicate effectively and make sound decisions.
• Evaluate employee performance.
• Administer discipline when needed.
• Assist with selection, hiring, advancement, transfer, promotion and termination decisions for the department.
• Delegate responsibilities as needed.
• Schedule employee vacations.
• Maintain accurate records and employee files.
• Motivate by example.
• Process daily employee issues and complaints: listen well and provide tactful feedback.
• Work closely with the quality control department, assisting with information gathering and follow-up.
• Assure a safe work environment.
• Ability to work overtime as needed with little or no notice.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree or commensurate experience.
• 4 years of sanitation experience or more.
• In‑depth understanding of manufacturing sanitation processes.
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions based on functional expertise and experience.
• Ability to provide leadership, support, communication and direction to line personnel.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve beyond routine issues.

Working Conditions

• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Product weight: up to 50 lbs.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.