Sanitation Supervisor II

As a Sanitation Supervisor II you will lead sanitation and integrated pest management activities in a food manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in supporting food safety, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, team development, and continuous improvement across assigned areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead sanitation, hygienic zoning, integrated pest management, allergen cleaning, environmental monitoring, and chemical control programs in accordance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

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• Help ensure sanitation chemicals, vendors, tools, equipment, SDS information, and safe work practices are properly approved, controlled, documented, and maintained.

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• Promote effective cleaning tool controls, segregation practices, and 5S standards for raw and ready-to-eat areas.
• Maintain and verify the Master Sanitation Schedule, including cleaning frequencies, task completion, documentation, and corrective actions.

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• Develop, review, and maintain Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures, sanitation verification records, and validation documentation.
• Lead, train, coach, and develop sanitation team members and plant teams to support audit readiness, effective sanitation execution, and continuous improvement.

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• Partner with site leadership and peers, chemical suppliers, and other stakeholders to address sanitation, GMP, food safety, regulatory, and process improvement opportunities.
• Monitor sanitation and pest management performance metrics, communicate risks and trends, and support prompt corrective actions.

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• Support customer and third-party audits through preparation, on-site support, corrective actions, and updates to applicable procedures and schedules.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with company Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED, required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality assurance or quality control in the food manufacturing industry.
• At least 3 years of food industry and supervisory role.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient use of computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software.
• Knowledge of sanitation principles, SSOPs, GMPs, FSMA, HACCP, allergen control, GFSI standards, and sanitary design.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Understanding food manufacturing equipment, cleaning methods, validation and verification requirements, and ingredient-related cleaning considerations.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, support program development, resolve issues, and meet compliance requirements.

• Strong leadership, supervisory, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.

• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis and champion the corrective actions process and closure regarding sanitation
• Bilingual is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or a work unit, including providing input on hiring / disciplinary and work objectives / effectiveness, and realigning work as needed.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves daily exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, darkness and/or noise. Seasonal exposure to weather elements includes, but is not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity.
• Work may involve exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, noise, extreme temperatures, wet conditions, humidity, mechanical equipment, forklifts, chemicals, and electrical hazards.
• Position requires the ability to sitting frequently at a desk, walking around the office and plant; carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; reaching and kneeling on a daily basis.

Expectations:

• Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is:

$63,750.00 - $102,000.00 USD

Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.

We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.​

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

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