Site Supervisor-Orange, CT

Sanitation Specialist; Orange (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expense covered

Job summary

Sanitation Specialists is seeking an overnight sanitation lead to manage a team of 8–10 Sanitors and supervise sanitation operations at our facility in CT. You will verify work via ATP testing, coordinate with production, maintenance, and QC to meet stringent sanitation requirements.

Train and coach staff on procedures, safety, and chemical handling. You will also review sanitation tasks, perform sampling and pathogen testing per procedures, and ensure compliance with GMP and HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sanitation lead or supervisory experience in a food manufacturing/processing environment.
• Fundamental knowledge of sanitation theory, CIP methods, chemistry verification techniques, and ATP testing.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Willingness to train and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage overnight sanitation operations for the facility and lead a team of 8–10 Sanitors.
• Verify sanitation work using ATP testing and related methods.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, and quality control to meet facility requirements.
• Train, coach, and direct Sanitors on sanitation procedures, safety, chemicals, equipment use, and workplace safety standards.
• Review sanitation work and assist with duties to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Draw samples for testing, follow pathogen testing procedures, and address testing or correction issues.
• Ensure Sanitors use correct color-code equipment throughout the sanitation process.
• Operate cleaning equipment to wash and remove impurities from processing equipment.
• Monitor chemical usage and notify supervisor when supplies are needed.
• Record time worked and monitor timekeeping.
• Maintain a safe working environment following health and safety procedures and report incidents.
• Provide coverage for the Sanitation Site Supervisor when they are unavailable.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Team supervision

Education

Sanitation training

Job description

• Location 205 Edison Rd.,Orange, CT, 06477,United States
• Base Pay $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 / Year
• Relocation Expense Covered Yes

Manage overnight sanitation operations for the facility and provide direct leadership to a team of approximately 8–10 Sanitors.

Verify the work of Sanitors by following established sanitation verification and pathogen testing methods, including ATP procedures.

Interact with customer production, maintenance, and quality control personnel as needed to ensure sanitation services and deliverables are completed according to facility requirements.

Train, coach, and direct Sanitors on sanitation procedures, food safety requirements, chemical handling, equipment use, and workplace safety standards.

Review sanitation work throughout the shift and perform or assist with sanitation duties as needed to ensure work is completed properly and in accordance with established food safety standards.

Draw samples for testing analysis, follow pathogen testing procedures, take appropriate corrective action, and escape testing or correction issues as needed.

• Ensure that Sanitors use correct color code equipment and tools throughout the sanitation process.
• Operate cleaning equipment to wash and remove impurities from food processing equipment.
• Monitor the use of sanitation chemicals and notify the Sanitation Supervisor when additional cleaning materials or supplies are needed.
• Accurately record time worked and review timekeeping at the end of each shift.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following established workplace health and safety procedures, including personal protective equipment usage, Lock Out/Tag Out processes, and HAZCOM programs.
• Promptly report any health and safety incidents to Sanitation Site Supervisor or Area HR Specialist pursuant to Company policies.
• Provide coverage for the Sanitation Site Supervisor when the Sanitation Site Supervisor is unavailable or absent from the worksite.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 3+ years of sanitation lead, or supervisory experience in a food manufacturing or food processing environment.

• Technical Training or Knowledge: Fundamental knowledge of industrial sanitation theory, CIP methods, chemistry verification techniques, and ATP testing.
• Professional Training or Knowledge: Intermediate knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the sanitary production or processing of food products.
• Dependable, respectful, and motivated.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills needed to understand and explain concepts relating to essential job functions.
• Proficient time management skills needed to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.

Ability to understand and apply fundamental food safety standards, including GMP, SQF, BRC, HACCP, SSOPs, and quality control processes.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team with a positive attitude.
• Willing to learn and attend classes or training regarding industry and company processes.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

The position is 25% seated work, 75% standing, walking, and moving. Employee may occasionally bend, kneel, and squat and must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

This confidential employer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary

Sanitation Specialists is a family-owned company that puts their employees first!

Why Sanitation Specialists? "Because People Matter," because at our core, our people drive everything we do and how we do it.

We have made sanitation our core business, making food safety our highest priority. Our purpose: Providing great careers for great people who are passionate about protecting the world's food supply.

Hiring and retaining a competent team is essential in our line of work. In order to hire and retain the best, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a positive work culture. We are continually working to be an employer of choice.