Sanitation Supervisor II

C.H. Guenther & Son; Duncanville (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings options

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son seeks a Sanitation Supervisor II to lead sanitation, hygienic zoning, IPM, and allergen cleaning in a food manufacturing setting. You will support food safety, audits, and continuous improvement while guiding the sanitation team.

Responsibilities include maintaining the MSS, training staff, coordinating with suppliers and site leadership, and driving corrective actions. Requires 5+ years in QA/QC and strong GMP/FSMA/HACCP knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control in food manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead sanitation, hygienic zoning, integrated pest management, allergen cleaning, environmental monitoring, and chemical control programs in accordance with requirements.
• Help ensure sanitation chemicals, vendors, tools, equipment, SDS information, and safe work practices are properly approved and maintained.
• Promote effective cleaning tool controls, segregation practices, and 5S standards for raw and ready-to-eat areas.
• Maintain and verify the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) including frequencies and documentation.
• Develop and maintain Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures and sanitation verification records.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop sanitation team members to support audit readiness and continuous improvement.
• Address sanitation, GMP, food safety, regulatory, and process improvement opportunities with site leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitor sanitation and pest management performance metrics and support corrective actions.
• Support customer and third-party audits through preparation and updates to procedures and schedules.

Skills

Computer literacy

Sanitation knowledge

Leadership

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Root Cause Analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field

5+ years QA/QC experience in food manufacturing

3+ years supervisory experience in food industry

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote)

Job description

As a Sanitation Supervisor II you will lead sanitation and integrated pest management activities in a food manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in supporting food safety, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, team development, and continuous improvement across assigned areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead sanitation, hygienic zoning, integrated pest management, allergen cleaning, environmental monitoring, and chemical control programs in accordance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

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• Help ensure sanitation chemicals, vendors, tools, equipment, SDS information, and safe work practices are properly approved, controlled, documented, and maintained.

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• Promote effective cleaning tool controls, segregation practices, and 5S standards for raw and ready-to-eat areas.

• Maintain and verify the Master Sanitation Schedule, including cleaning frequencies, task completion, documentation, and corrective actions.

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• Develop, review, and maintain Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures, sanitation verification records, and validation documentation.

• Lead, train, coach, and develop sanitation team members and plant teams to support audit readiness, effective sanitation execution, and continuous improvement.

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• Partner with site leadership and peers, chemical suppliers, and other stakeholders to address sanitation, GMP, food safety, regulatory, and process improvement opportunities.

• Monitor sanitation and pest management performance metrics, communicate risks and trends, and support prompt corrective actions.

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• Support customer and third-party audits through preparation, on-site support, corrective actions, and updates to applicable procedures and schedules.

• Maintain and ensure compliance with company Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).

• Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED, required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control in the food manufacturing industry.

• At least 3 years of food industry and supervisory role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient use of computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software.

• Knowledge of sanitation principles, SSOPs, GMPs, FSMA, HACCP, allergen control, GFSI standards, and sanitary design.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

• Understanding food manufacturing equipment, cleaning methods, validation and verification requirements, and ingredient-related cleaning considerations.

• Ability to maintain accurate records, support program development, resolve issues, and meet compliance requirements.

• Strong leadership, supervisory, communication, analytical, and decision‑making skills.

• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis and champion the corrective actions process and closure regarding sanitation

• Bilingual is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or a work unit, including providing input on hiring / disciplinary and work objectives / effectiveness, and realigning work as needed.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves daily exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, darkness and/or noise. Seasonal exposure to weather elements includes, but is not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity.
• Work may involve exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, noise, extreme temperatures, wet conditions, humidity, mechanical equipment, forklifts, chemicals, and electrical hazards.
• Position requires the ability to sitting frequently at a desk, walking around the office and plant; carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; reaching and kneeling on a daily basis.

Expectations:

• Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is:

$63,750.00 - $102,000.00 USD

Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.

We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer