Sanitation Supervisor

Lever, Inc.; Mapleville (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Third shift differential

Job summary

Lever, Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to oversee all sanitation activities in a food production facility in Rhode Island. The role leads a team, schedules cleaning, and supports hygiene improvements across production areas.

The position requires flexibility for nights and weekends and involvement in audits and QA collaboration. The candidate should have a background in food manufacturing sanitation, knowledge of USDA/HACCP/SQF regulations, and strong leadership abilities to drive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates/bachelor's preferred.
• HACCP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience 3–5 years in food manufacturing sanitation; 1 year in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily sanitation operations for equipment, areas, and infrastructure.
• Conduct inspections for sanitation deficiencies and report findings.
• Monitor chemical concentrations and titrations; correct deviations.
• Oversee allergen washdowns and post-USDA cleaning procedures.
• Maintain sanitation equipment and inventory of supplies and PPE; on-floor support.
• Available on Saturdays when department operates; provide assistance as needed.
• Mentor sanitation staff on procedures, safety and GMPs; ensure audits.
• Document sanitation activities and audit readiness; support QA and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge (USDA/HACCP/SQF)

SDS interpretation

MS Office

Communication

Flexible hours (nights/weekends)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor's in Food Science/Microbiology (preferred)

HACCP certification (preferred)

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.
• Must assist on the floor when team support is required.
• On Saturdays when the department is operating, supervisors are required to be available to respond, provide assistance, and coordinate as needed
• Supervisors are responsible for providing 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