Site Supervisor - Food Safety & Sanitation Leader

Fortrex; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Training & Development Opportunities

Job summary

Fortrex, a leader in food safety solutions, is seeking a Site Supervisor to oversee hourly sanitation staff in our plants. You will ensure safe, efficient operations and adherence to regulatory and company policies while guiding a team of sanitors and lead persons.

The role emphasizes daily supervision, assignment of tasks, safety practices, performance evaluations, and collaboration with Site Manager and ERP training programs. Shift conditions include wet/hot/cold environments and PPE.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 6+ months of sanitation experience.
• Leadership and decision‑making skills are required.
• General working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to read, write, add and subtract.
• Ability to work in environments with extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily supervision and management of sanitors for specific areas and departments at our customers’ facilities.
• Direct the work of sanitors and lead personnel, without performing manual labor at peak times.
• Apportion work assignments among sanitation lead persons and sanitors.
• Ensure sanitors work safely and in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Evaluate sanitors for promotions or changes in status.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures (Technical Services, HR, Accounting, IT, and customer service).
• Follow Team Member Handbook, Safety Handbook, and Cleaning Procedures.
• Assist Site Manager/Assistant Site Manager with training programs including safety training and ERP.
• Report and investigate all accidents.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Computer literacy

Numeracy

PPE safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Fortrex, a leader in food safety solutions, is seeking a Site Supervisor to oversee hourly sanitation staff in our plants. You will ensure safe, efficient operations and adherence to regulatory and company policies while guiding a team of sanitors and lead persons.

The role emphasizes daily supervision, assignment of tasks, safety practices, performance evaluations, and collaboration with Site Manager and ERP training programs. Shift conditions include wet/hot/cold environments and PPE.