Sanitation Supervisor - 3rd shift

Conagra Brands; Marshall (MO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Marshall, MO is seeking a Sanitation Lead to manage the plant sanitation program and team. You will oversee cleaning, SOPs, and environmental monitoring to meet food safety and regulatory standards.

You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and external partners to drive improvements, ensure chemical handling and pest management practices, and support CIP/COP systems. Strong leadership and GMP/HACCP knowledge required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Agriculture, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field OR 3+ years in food manufacturing/sanitation/quality/production.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant sanitation team and ensure safe, effective sanitation practices.
• Plan, execute daily/weekly/periodic cleaning activities.
• Maintain and improve Master Cleaning Schedule, sanitation SOPs, Plant Improvement Plan, and environmental monitoring program.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality and engineering to improve sanitation processes.
• Conduct sanitation inspections, audits, and track corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety programs, GMP, HACCP and regulatory standards.
• Support Clean In Place and Clean Out Place systems and sanitation controls.
• Investigate sanitation concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor use of sanitation chemicals and pest management programs.
• Promote engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Report food safety concerns and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Training & Coaching

Sanitation Planning

SOP & Cleaning Schedule

Food Safety Knowledge

GMP/HACCP Knowledge

CIP/COP Systems

Root Cause Analysis

Chemical Handling

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/related OR 3+ years experience

Job description

Reporting to the 3rd Shift Production Manager, you will lead plant sanitation operations at our Marshall, Missouri facility. You will oversee sanitation programs, procedures, and team members to ensure equipment, processing areas, and facilities meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. You will collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and external partners to drive continuous improvement, maintain sanitation standards, and support a culture of food safety and operational excellence.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Lead, train, coach, and monitor the plant sanitation team to ensure safe and effective sanitation practices.
• Plan and execute daily, weekly, and periodic facility cleaning and sanitation activities.
• Maintain and continuously improve the Master Cleaning Schedule, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, Plant Improvement Plan, and environmental monitoring program.
• Partner with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to improve sanitation processes and sanitation effectiveness.
• Conduct routine sanitation inspections, audits, and assessments while tracking corrective actions through completion.
• Ensure compliance with food safety programs, Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Support the implementation and validation of Clean In Place and Clean Out Place systems and sanitation controls.
• Investigate sanitation concerns, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor the proper use of sanitation chemicals, cleaning agents, and pest management programs.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement within the sanitation team.
• Report food safety concerns and elevate issues requiring immediate attention.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Biology, Agriculture, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field OR 3+ years of experience in food manufacturing, sanitation, quality, production, or a related environment.
• Knowledge of food safety principles and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point principles preferred.
• Familiarity with Food and Drug Administration and United States Department of Agriculture regulations preferred.
• Exposure to Clean In Place and Clean Out Place systems is a plus.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and team leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and basic computer systems.
• Experience leading projects, teams, internships, student organizations, or continuous improvement initiatives is a plus.

Physical Requirements

More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites, the physical requirements below may apply:

• You may be required to walk around the facility, climb stairs/ladders, kneel, or perform repetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.
• You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.
• This is a manufacturing environment with large, moving equipment.
• Noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary.

Compensation

Pay Range: $64,000-$95,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye, Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions - within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye, Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.