Sanitation Supervisor: Overnight Food-Safety & Ops Lead

SIGMA-US; California; On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

SIGMA-US is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead daily cleaning across production equipment and facility areas. You will develop the sanitation team, uphold food safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires leadership experience and knowledge of HACCP/GMP practices, with a focus on safety, quality, and reliability in overnight or varied shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of sanitation experience required.
• One year of leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, coach, develop, and evaluate sanitation team members.
• Oversee daily sanitation activities for production equipment and facility areas.
• Conduct safety audits and address unsafe conditions.
• Complete and maintain accurate production and employee reporting, including timesheets.
• Troubleshoot sanitation issues and implement effective solutions.
• Promote continuous improvement and a quality-first culture.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Food safety

Education

High school diploma

GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily cleaning and sanitation of plant production equipment and facility operations. This role leads and develops the sanitation team while ensuring a safe, clean, and food-safe environment that supports efficient production and quality standards.

Salary Range DOE: $79,473 - $99,349

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, coach, develop, and evaluate sanitation team members.
• Oversee daily sanitation activities for production equipment and facility areas.
• Conduct safety audits, participate in safety meetings, and address unsafe conditions.
• Complete and maintain accurate production and employee reporting, including timesheets.
• Troubleshoot sanitation issues and implement effective solutions.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and a quality-first culture.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and operational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• One year of sanitation experience.
• One year of leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of sanitation experience.
• Two or more years of leadership experience.
• Bilingual skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, including HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, SSOPs, and SQF standards.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Work Environment

• Ability to work overnight shifts, weekends, holidays, and various shift schedules as needed.
• Exposure to temperature-controlled and production environments.
• Frequent interaction with manufacturing equipment, sanitation chemicals, and warehouse or production noise levels.

Physical Requirements

• Regular standing, walking, and repetitive use of hands and fingers.
• Frequent reaching and movement throughout the facility.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Ability to lift at least 10 pounds.
• Ability to perform visual tasks requiring close vision, depth perception, color recognition, and focus.

Why Join Us?

As a Sanitation Supervisor, you will play a critical leadership role in maintaining food safety, supporting operational excellence, and developing a high-performing sanitation team. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on product quality, workplace safety, and overall plant performance while building your leadership career in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Sigma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance