Sanitation Supervisor

The Judge Group; Lytton (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a hands-on Sanitation Supervisor to lead plant sanitation programs and ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and sanitation standards. This role partners closely with Operations and Quality to maintain a safe, audit-ready production environment.

You will oversee a sanitation team, manage the master schedule, and maintain SSOPs and GMPs while driving improvements across the facility. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in food manufacturing sanitation or supervisory leadership preferred.
• Knowledge of SSOPs, GMPs, and food safety programs.
• Familiarity with SQF audits and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop sanitation team members with accountability and safe practices.
• Manage the master sanitation schedule and coordinate cleaning across the facility.
• Maintain SSOPs, sanitation procedures, and food safety programs.
• Monitor sanitation performance, environmental testing, and corrective actions.
• Partner with chemical suppliers on inventory, usage, and validations.
• Conduct inspections and verify sanitation effectiveness for audits.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance sanitation, food safety, and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

Food Science

Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Sanitation Supervisor

A growing food manufacturing company is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead plant sanitation programs and ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and sanitation standards. This role partners closely with Operations and Quality to maintain a safe, audit-ready production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop sanitation team members while ensuring accountability and safe work practices.
• Manage the master sanitation schedule and coordinate cleaning activities across the facility.
• Maintain SSOPs, sanitation procedures, and food safety compliance programs.
• Monitor sanitation performance, environmental testing results, and corrective actions.
• Partner with chemical suppliers on inventory management, chemical usage, and sanitation validations.
• Conduct inspections and verify sanitation effectiveness to support audit readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sanitation, food safety, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing sanitation and/or supervisory leadership strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, sanitation equipment, SSOPs, GMPs, and food safety programs.
• Familiarity with SQF audits and food manufacturing compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader looking to make a direct impact on food safety, sanitation performance, and team development.

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