Sanitation Supervisor

The Judge Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor in the Louisville, KY area. The role requires leading sanitation programs, training team members, and ensuring compliance with USDA and FDA standards.

The candidate should be prepared for rotating schedules and collaborate with plant leadership on continuous improvement. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of progressive sanitation experience and bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in sanitation.
• Knowledge of HACCP plans.
• Familiarity with FDA and USDA regulations.
• Wet and Dry cleaning experience; knowledge of the 7 steps of sanitation.
• Working knowledge of total productive maintenance (TPM).
• Understanding of microbiology related to sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all plant sanitation programs, including training team members and monitoring effectiveness.
• Develop and execute daily/weekly sanitation activities to maintain a clean, safe production environment.
• Manage sanitation systems and documentation (Master Cleaning Schedule, SSOPs, Environmental Monitoring Program).
• Collaborate with plant leadership to improve sanitation performance and support goals.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and corrective actions; ensure timely completion.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership

Sanitation expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Training & coaching

Auditing & corrective actions

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor in Louisville, KY area!

**MUST be open to rotating schedule ***

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all plant sanitation programs, including training team members, implementing best practices, and monitoring operational effectiveness.
• Develop and execute daily, weekly, and scheduled sanitation activities to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant production environment.
• Manage key sanitation systems and documentation, including the Master Cleaning Schedule, SSOPs, Environmental Monitoring Program, and continuous improvement initiatives in accordance with USDA requirements.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to enhance sanitation performance, drive process improvements, and support operational goals.
• Conduct routine inspections, audits, and assessments, ensuring corrective actions are identified, tracked, and completed in a timely manner.
• Proactively identify and escape food safety risks, taking immediate corrective action when necessary.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and accountability to sanitation team members while ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Evaluate employee performance, communicate expectations, and support ongoing training and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, customer, and company food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• 3-5 years of progressive experience

• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points plans

• Familiarity with FDA and USDA regulations

• Wet and Dry clean experience, as well as the 7 steps of Sanitation

• Working knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance principles

• Knowledge of plant equipment, sanitation processes, and safety practices

• Understanding of microbiology related to sanitation practices preferred

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and operational losses

• Ability to work an alternative and rotating schedule

Comprehensive benefits package including (but not limited to) health, dental, vision and 401k