Sanitation Supervisor

Specialized Recruiting Group; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor for the 2nd shift (4:00pm-12:30am) in Texas. The role focuses on leading sanitation activities to ensure compliance with MSS, SSOP, FDA FSMA, SQF, and other regulatory standards.

Will supervise sanitation technicians, document cleaning, and coordinate with suppliers. Responsibilities include conducting ATP and allergen tests, overseeing safety, and supporting SQF certification efforts.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience with liquid cleaning processes in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with COP/CIP cleaning.
• Team-oriented with strong time management.
• Willing to work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead sanitation activities per MSS and SSOP.
• Document and verify cleaning activities and inspections.
• Monitor ATP, allergen tests and visual inspections.
• Coordinate with sanitation technicians and suppliers.
• Support SQF and other compliance activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Liquid fill process

COP/CIP cleaning

Team player

Time management

Spanish language (desirable)

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Age 18+

Education

2 years manufacturing wet/dry cleaning experience

Tools

Scissor lift

Pallet jack

Floor scrubber

Job description

The Sanitation Supervisor leads with compliance and leadership, ensures all cleaning and sanitizing activities in the facility are completed according to Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS), Customer requirements, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedure (SSOP), FDA FSMA Requirements, SQF and other 3rd party requirements.

Shift/Time: 2nd Shift 4:00pm-12:30am

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitates the cleanliness and sanitizing of both food contact surfaces and non-food contact surfaces.

Documents and signs off all cleaning activities and ensures cleaning meets requirements

Knowledge of different sanitation chemicals

7 Mitigate Environmental results as needed

Liaison with Chemical Supplier

Performs all activities on Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) following all relevant standard operation procedures.

Knowledge of different sanitation chemicals Change to Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals

Implement 7 step cleaning methodologies, 7 Step Process of cleaning both wet and dry.

Ensures all lines and zones are cleaned, sanitized, disinfected passed inspection

Ensures ATP, allergen test and visual inspections pass after cleaning, at an acceptable level.

Ensure all lines and zones are cleaned, pass inspection, and sanitize meeting company and regulatory requirements

Performs visual inspection, ATP swabs, micro swabs, and allergen testing

Keeps track of daily cleaning requirements according to production schedule and assigns daily activities to sanitation technicians

Supports SQF certification activities relating to sanitation and documentation

Monitors sanitation personnel activities and tracks work times and duties completed

Keeps all areas in the facility including outside grounds cleaned using the Master Cleaning schedule and as cleaning needs arise

Follows all Standard Sanitation Operational Procedures (SSOP)

Ensures all safety rules are followed during the sanitation process including making sure to follow Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO)

Helps with safety, food safety, Food Defense, Food Fraud, OSHA safety and other sanitation monitoring and reporting activities

Performs light mechanical activities such as disassembling and assembling food contact parts of the equipment

Uses power wash and compressed air to clean where appropriate

Follows all cross contamination and allergen, Organic and Gluten-Free protocols

Ensures all lines and zones are cleaned, sanitized, disinfected passed inspection

Ensures ATP, allergen test and visual inspections pass after cleaning, at an acceptable level.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Yes

QUALIFICATIONS:

General:

Excellent attention to details

Works well with little or no supervision

Experience with liquid fill process and machinery

Experienced with cleaning-out-of-place (COP) and cleaning-in-place (CIP)

Works well in a team environment

Maintains a high level of business courtesy and etiquette when interacting with supervisors, managers, and other employees

Demonstrated time management and multitasking skills

Willingness to work more hours as necessary

Experienced with product testing such as: PH, titratable acidity, solids, salt and viscosity

Bilingual in Spanish not needed but desired

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Must be at least 18 years of age

Education/Experience:

2 years manufacturing wet/dry cleaning experience

Knowledge of basic cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing

General knowledge of production and packaging equipment, tools, and machines

Ability to write, read and interpret manuals and technical documents such as SDS and equipment manuals

Soft Skills:

Ability to work in wet, cold, or hot environment

Ability to lift 75 lbs. or more

Knowledge and ability to use scissor lift, pallet jack and floor scrubber

Basic Knowledge of HACCP and Food Safety/cGMP

Math/Language/Reasoning Abilities:

Ability to solve basic math, adding and subtracting

Ability to solve problems independently

Knowledge of food contact cleaning and basic understanding of allergen cross contamination prevention and corrective actions.