Sanitation Team Lead: Safety, Cleanliness & Compliance

VanTran Industries, Inc.; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

VanTran Industries, Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead sanitation staff across break rooms, offices, and restrooms in our manufacturing facility. You will oversee daily cleaning operations, enforce sanitation standards, and support a safety-driven culture.

Responsibilities include coaching, inspections, training, inventory management, and coordinating with maintenance. A high school diploma is required, with 2–5 years' custodial experience and 1+ year supervisory experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or certifications in facilities, sanitation, or safety preferred.
• 2–5 years of custodial/sanitation experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 1+ year of supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and OSHA safety standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and assign daily tasks to sanitation technicians.
• Ensure break rooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas meet cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Conduct routine inspections and audits to maintain quality and compliance.
• Train new hires and coach sanitation staff on procedures, safety, and chemical handling.
• Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies and coordinate reordering.
• Ensure proper use, storage, and maintenance of cleaning equipment and chemicals (SDS compliance).
• Address employee concerns, performance issues, and attendance per company policies.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to resolve facility-related issues.
• Support deep cleaning, special projects, and audits or leadership visits.
• Maintain documentation of cleaning schedules, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Promote and enforce all safety policies, including PPE usage and hazard communication.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Training

Communication

Problem solving

OSHA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or certifications in facilities/sanitation/safety

Job description

VanTran Industries, Inc. is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead sanitation staff across break rooms, offices, and restrooms in our manufacturing facility. You will oversee daily cleaning operations, enforce sanitation standards, and support a safety-driven culture.

Responsibilities include coaching, inspections, training, inventory management, and coordinating with maintenance. A high school diploma is required, with 2–5 years' custodial experience and 1+ year supervisory experience