Sanitation Supervisor

Mary's Gone Crackers; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary's Gone Crackers is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor at our Reno, NV plant to oversee sanitation staff and coordinate cross-functional efforts with Engineering, Quality, and Operations. You will manage Pest Management, maintain audit-ready records, and ensure safe chemical handling and cleaning processes.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of sanitation systems, and experience with GMP, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Two years related experience and/or training in food processing or sanitation.
• Post secondary education in a related field (food science, chemistry) preferred.
• Experience/training related to pest control preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly Sanitarian workers and ensure cleaning policies are followed.
• Manage the Pest Management Program and improve cleaning based on pest data.
• Lead corrective cleaning for out of specification Environmental Monitoring.
• Maintain audit-ready sanitation records and documents.
• Ensure proper chemical concentrations and proper use of dispenser systems.
• Manage chemical and tool inventories; lead 5S programs for sanitation tools.
• Collaborate with Engineering to validate CIP processes.
• Act as SME for hygienic design review and equipment approvals.

Skills

Pest management

5S programs

Root cause analysis

SOP development

Cross-functional leadership

Safety leadership

Education

Associate degree in food science/chemistry

Tools

Pest management protocols

Job description

The Sanitation Supervisor is under the supervision of the Senior Quality Manager. This position is responsible for implementing techniques, processes, and procedures at a plant level for the continuous improvement of the Master Sanitation system. Work cross functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure employee safety, consistency of cleaning, and cleanability of equipment. Acts as the main point of contact for third party Pest Management, chemical suppliers, and external contractors for periodic specialized cleaning.

Essential Functions

Supervisory Duties:

• Supervises hourly Sanitarian workers; ensuring timely, effective, and safe cleaning policies and procedures are documented, trained on, and followed.
• Manages the Pest Management Program, including improvements to cleaning process driven by pest sightings/notes from pest management provider.
• Leads corrective cleaning for out of specification Environmental Monitoring.
• Ensures all Sanitation records and other controlled documents are available and audit ready at all times.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate chemical concentrations are used and that employees understand chemical dispenser systems.
• Manages chemical and tool inventories, as well as leading 5S programs for Sanitation equipment and tools.
• Works with Engineering to validate Clean In Place (CIP) processes
• Acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for hygienic design review and approval of new equipment.

Continuous Improvement:

• Develops and tracks Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to the Master Sanitation Schedule, improving its efficiency and effectiveness.
• Uses data to drive continuous improvement throughout the process, analyzing methods, frequency of cleaning, overall cleanliness, effectiveness of chemicals, etc.
• Creates and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring they are reviewed regularly, and satisfy all regulatory requirements.
• Works cross functionally with Quality, Safety, and Engineering to trial and approve new chemicals and cleaning methods.
• Develops and drives capital expenditure plans related to the Sanitation department.
• Leads Root Cause Analysis and Corrective and Preventive Action meetings for non-compliant results related to Sanitation, especially those tied to regular equipment washouts, allergen washouts, and environmental monitoring non-compliances.

Department Management:

• Builds and manages an annual budget that includes chemicals, tools, staffing, and external contractor work.
• Works cross functionally with Planning and Operations teams to schedule downtime for non-standard cleaning work as necessary.
• Leads and develop Sanitation team members, ensuring functional backups and preparing employees for the next step in their career.
• Develops training materials, both for use within the Sanitation department as well as with Operations staff, ensuring SOPs are translated to practices in production.

Safety Responsibilities:

• This position is a designated, authorized representative to operate a company vehicle to transport employees in the event of a non-emergency, work-related incident.
• Participates in monthly safety meetings and other safety initiatives to promote a culture of safety.
• Promotes team member safety by promoting safe work practices, monitoring compliance with policies, and minimizing hazards to promote an overall safe work environment.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Make immediate corrections to unsafe activities. Notify Safety of violations.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Assist in the selection, training, development, and appraisal of personnel.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments/tasks.
• This position is a direct support role for the Operations Management team and, therefore, is expected to conduct themselves as a role model of the company in their speech, conduct, attendance and punctuality, appearance, and professionalism.
• Handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This Position supervises Sanitarians

Travel

Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air.

Mental and Physical Demands

• Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily production/technical nature.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.
• Ability to have clear vision at 20 inches or less, or 20 feet or more.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Ability to judge distance and spatial relationships.
• Ability to adjust focus to bring an object into sharp focus.

Required Education, Experience, Certifications, and Licenses

• Two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in food processing or sanitation.
• Post secondary education in a related field (food science, chemistry) preferred.
• Experience/training related to pest control preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Core Competencies

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, etc.