Sanitation Supervisor

Charcuterie Artisans; Burrillville (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3rd shift differential

Job summary

Charcuterie Artisans in Burrillville, RI, seeks a Sanitation Supervisor to lead cleaning operations across production areas, ensure GMP compliance, and support audits. The shift is Mon-Fri 7pm-5am.

You will train staff, monitor chemical concentrations, coordinate with QA, Maintenance, and Production, and maintain sanitation documentation. Requires 3–5 years in food manufacturing sanitation and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years in food manufacturing sanitation with supervisory experience.
• HACCP certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily sanitation operations including cleaning of equipment, production areas, and facility infrastructure.
• Conduct routine inspections for sanitation deficiencies, report findings to the Food Safety Manager.
• Monitor chemical concentration checks and titrations; correct deviations as needed.
• Oversee allergen washdowns, post-USDA sampling cleaning, and sterilization of processing environments.
• Maintain sanitation equipment and manage inventory of cleaning supplies and PPE.
• Train and mentor sanitation staff on cleaning procedures and GMP compliance.
• Ensure documentation of sanitation activities, including master sanitation schedules and audit readiness records.
• Collaborate with QA, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve sanitation-related issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation knowledge

SDS literacy

MS Office

Communication

Flexible hours

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor in Food Science or related

HACCP certification

Tools

Sanitation tracking systems

Job description

The schedule for this role is Mon-Fri 7pm-5am

The Sanitation Supervisoris responsible foroverseeing and coordinating all sanitation activities within the facility to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. This role leads a team of sanitation personnel, manages cleaning schedules, and supports continuous improvement in hygiene practices across production areas.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily sanitation operations including cleaning of equipment, production areas, and facility infrastructure.

• Conduct routine inspections for sanitation deficiencies, structural and equipment damage, and report findings to the Food Safety Manager.

• Monitor and verify chemical concentration checks and titrations; correct deviations as needed.

• Oversee allergen washdowns, post-USDA sampling cleaning, and sterilization of processing environments.

• Maintain sanitation equipment and manage inventory of cleaning supplies and PPE.

• Mustassiston the floor when team support isrequired.

• On Saturdays when the department isoperating, supervisorsare required tobe available to respond,provide assistance, and coordinate as needed

• Supervisorsare responsible forproviding floor support when operational needs arise.

• Train and mentor sanitation staff on cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and GMP compliance.

• Ensure documentation of sanitation activities, including master sanitation schedules and audit readiness records.

• Support third-party audits and internal quality assurance programs.

• Collaborate with QA, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve sanitation-related issues and implement corrective actions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

• Knowledge of sanitation chemicals, equipment, and food safety regulations (e.g., USDA, HACCP, SQF).

• Ability to read and interpret SDS, sanitation logs, and audit documentation.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and sanitation tracking systems.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

• Knowledge of sanitation chemicals, equipment, and food safety regulations (e.g., USDA, HACCP, SQF).

• Ability to read and interpret SDS, sanitation logs, and audit documentation.

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and sanitation tracking systems.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GEDrequired; Associate’s orBachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred.

• 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing sanitation, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.

• HACCP certification or equivalent preferred.

Working Conditions:

• On-site role in a food production environment with exposure to wet, cold, and noisy conditions.

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, andlift upto 50lbsfor extended periods.

• Use of PPErequired(e.g., gloves, goggles, boots).

• May require working in confined spaces and handling sanitation chemicals.

$60,000 - $69,000 a year

salary includes 3rd shift differential