Sanitation Supervisor

Tom Trese; Illinois; On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor for the 3rd shift at a Bedford Park, IL facility. The role requires hands-on leadership on the production floor, ensuring sanitation and food-safety compliance while maintaining steady output.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in sanitation leadership and 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with strong communication skills and a willingness to work third shift consistently.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of sanitation leadership experience (BS/BA/AAS preferred).
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing environment.
• Food manufacturing sanitation experience required.
• Hands-on leadership style on the production floor.
• Availability to work 3rd shift consistently.
• Strong communication and team leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise sanitation team on 3rd shift across a large facility.
• Maintain compliance with sanitation, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive accountability and consistency through floor presence and engagement.
• Coordinate sanitation schedules, chemical usage, and cleaning protocols.
• Partner with production and quality teams to meet sanitation standards without output disruption.
• Train and develop team members on procedures and safety standards.
• Document sanitation activity and maintain compliance records.

Skills

Sanitation leadership

Team supervision

Hands-on leadership

Communication

Education

BS/BA/AAS or equivalent

HS/GED required

Job description

Sanitation Supervisor – 3rd Shift | Food Manufacturing
Location: Bedford Park, IL
Compensation: $95,000–$110,000

Overview

A well-established food manufacturer in the Chicago south suburbs is looking for an experienced sanitation supervisor to take ownership of third‑shift sanitation operations.

This is a floor-first role. The expectation is that you are present, visible, and leading from the production floor, not managing from an office. The culture here is hands‑on and team‑driven, and the incoming supervisor needs to match that energy from day one.

What the Job Involves

• Lead and supervise a sanitation team on 3rd shift across a large food manufacturing facility
• Maintain compliance with all sanitation, food safety, and regulatory requirements
• Drive accountability and consistency across the shift through direct floor presence and active team engagement
• Coordinate sanitation schedules, chemical usage, and equipment cleaning protocols
• Partner with production and quality teams to ensure sanitation standards are met without disrupting output
• Train, coach, and develop team members on proper procedures and safety standards
• Document sanitation activity and maintain accurate compliance records

What They Need

• BS/BA/AAS or an equivalent of 7+ years of sanitation leadership experience; HS/GED is required
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Food manufacturing sanitation experience is required
• Hands‑on leadership style with genuine comfort working on the production floor
• Availability and willingness to work 3rd shift consistently
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead a team with clarity and accountability