Sanitation Supervisor - Othello, WA

Simplot Company; Othello, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Generous PTO (up to 160 hours in Year

10 paid holidays

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a sanitation leader to drive our facility's cleaning and pest control programs in support of food safety, quality, and audit readiness.

You will lead sanitation teams, collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and other plant functions, and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory and audit requirements across the operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a 4 year college or university preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of training or experience in sanitation in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply USDA, Federal and State sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and documentation of sanitation and pest control programs to meet third-party audit requirements and represent programs during audits.
• Train employees on cleaning procedures, sanitation best practices, and safe use of cleaning chemicals; support employee development and program effectiveness.
• Assess sanitation tools, equipment, and resources; advise on future investments to strengthen sanitary conditions and operations.
• Direct, organize, and oversee all sanitation, pest control, and housekeeping activities; supervise staff and validate program effectiveness through audits and inspections.
• Monitor microbiological testing results; investigate findings and implement corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Sanitation leadership

Auditing

Training & development

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in related field

Job description

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The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

Make a visible impact on food safety and operational excellence. In this leadership role, you'll drive the facility's sanitation and pest control programs by developing, implementing, validating, and continuously improving the policies, procedures, and practices that keep our operation running at the highest standards. You'll lead and develop sanitation team members, partner closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and other plant functions, and play a critical role in supporting overall plant efficiency. Success in this position requires staying ahead of evolving sanitation, safety, environmental, regulatory, customer, and audit requirements while ensuring programs remain effective, compliant, and audit-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and documentation of sanitation and pest control programs to meet all third-party audit requirements. Maintain expert knowledge of sanitation standards required by auditing organizations and confidently represent facility programs during audits.
• Champion a culture of sanitation excellence by training employees on proper cleaning procedures, sanitation best practices, and the safe, effective use of cleaning chemicals. Utilize a variety of training resources, including local and corporate supplier representatives, to support employee development and program effectiveness.
• Continuously assess sanitation tools, equipment, and resources to ensure they are properly supplied, strategically placed, and operating effectively. Partner with plant leadership to recommend future equipment investments that strengthen sanitary conditions and support long-term operational success.
• Direct, organize, and oversee all sanitation, pest control, and housekeeping activities across production lines, facility buildings, and grounds. Supervise sanitation personnel, coordinate daily activities, and validate program effectiveness through audits, inspections, cleaning verification methods, and available technology.
• Monitor environmental and product microbiological testing results to verify sanitation program performance. Investigate adverse findings, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to quickly resolve issues and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university preferred but not required.

3+ years of training or experience in sanitation in a manufacturing environment.

Other Information

Good understanding of the requirement of an effective sanitation and pest control programs as defined by company expectations or outlined in the standards established in third party auditing criteria. Ability to read, interpret and apply pertinent USDA, Federal and State sanitation regulations. Knowledge or ability to learn and offer good sanitary design recommendations to entire operations group. Good understanding of all pertinent HAZCOM and OSHA requirements and participates in appropriate continuing education training programs to maintain a thorough understanding of all associated regulatory standards and applications.

Job Requisition ID: 27040

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Pay Grade: Global Grade 3

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $80,169 - $90,000 annually, plus annual incentive plan eligibility
The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.
Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance
• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.