Sanitation Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

Mohr Talent; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

MOHR Talent in Lawrence, MA is seeking a hands-on Sanitation Supervisor for our food manufacturing facility. You will lead daily sanitation activities, coach a sanitation team, and ensure cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety procedures are followed on the floor.

This role is on the 2nd shift, with a salary of $62,000 to $73,000+ depending on experience. The ideal candidate will be on the production floor, document daily work, and collaborate with production and supervision to keep operations

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing sanitation.
• Experience leading or supervising a sanitation team.
• Comfortable on second shift with flexibility to other shifts.
• Ability to use a computer for reports, schedules, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of cleaning, sanitizing, and food safety expectations.
• Able to work independently and handle issues as they arise.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to understand and speak English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily sanitation activities across the production facility.
• Maintain cleanliness of production areas, equipment, tools, and workspaces.
• Oversee equipment cleaning, sanitizing, disassembly, and reassembly.
• Respond quickly to sanitation calls, contamination issues, and downtime concerns.
• Monitor sanitation standards and make sure procedures are followed consistently.
• Interview, onboard, coach, schedule, and support sanitation team members.
• Conduct performance reviews, annual reviews, and ongoing employee feedback.
• Complete daily reports, recaps, documentation, and sanitation records.
• Support safety, housekeeping, food safety, and quality programs.
• Identify sanitation issues, unsafe conditions, and non-conformities, then help correct them.
• Work with production and supervision to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Skills

Food sanitation

Team leadership

Second shift

Reporting software

Food safety knowledge

Independent worker

English proficiency

Own transportation

18+ years old

Work in production

Job description

Sanitation Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

Lawrence, Massachusetts Direct Hire $62000 /

Job Description

Location: Lawrence, MA
2nd Shift | $62,000–$73,000+ Salary or more, Depending on Experience
Reports to: Sanitation Manager

About the Opportunity

We’re partnering with a growing food manufacturing company that is looking for a hands-on Sanitation Supervisor to lead sanitation activities across the production facility.

This is a strong fit for someone with food manufacturing sanitation experience who knows how to lead a team, keep the plant clean and compliant, document daily work, and make sure sanitation procedures are followed the right way every time.

The ideal candidate is comfortable being on the floor, coaching employees, using a computer for reports and documentation, and stepping in wherever needed to support production and food safety.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead daily sanitation activities across the production facility.
• Maintain cleanliness of production areas, equipment, tools, and workspaces.
• Oversee equipment cleaning, sanitizing, disassembly, and reassembly.
• Respond quickly to sanitation calls, contamination issues, and downtime concerns.
• Monitor sanitation standards and make sure procedures are followed consistently.
• Interview, onboard, coach, schedule, and support sanitation team members.
• Conduct performance reviews, annual reviews, and ongoing employee feedback.
• Complete daily reports, recaps, documentation, and sanitation records.
• Support safety, housekeeping, food safety, and quality programs.
• Identify sanitation issues, unsafe conditions, and non-conformities, then help correct them.
• Work with production and supervision to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

What They’re Looking For

• Experience in food manufacturing sanitation.
• Prior experience leading, training, or supervising a sanitation team.
• Comfortable working primarily on 2nd shift, with flexibility to support other shifts as needed.
• Ability to use a computer for reports, recaps, schedules, and documentation.
• Strong understanding of cleaning, sanitizing, and food safety expectations.
• Ability to work independently and handle issues as they come up.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to understand and speak English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse production environment.

Why You’ll Want This Role

• Competitive salary of $62,000–$73,000+, depending on experience
• Hands-on leadership role in a food manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to lead and develop a sanitation team
• Important role tied directly to food safety, quality, cleanliness, and production success
• Strong fit for someone who likes being active on the floor, solving problems, and keeping operations moving
• Good opportunity for someone ready to take ownership of sanitation standards and team performance

MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]

Job Summary

Published: 8/31/2026

Type: Direct Hire

Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts

Category: Other Area(s)

At MOHR Talent, your progress is our passion. We are a national, minority-owned firm committed to empowering diverse talent. Our team provides personalized, growth-driven solutions whether you are looking for a new career move or eager to drive your enterprise further.

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