Sanitation Supervisor PM

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for supervising the day‑to‑day operations of the sanitation department, overseeing the cleaning and disinfecting of production and shipping areas within our seafood processing facility. The role involves managing all sanitation personnel, ensuring proper sanitation of all equipment, plant and grounds, and ensuring required paperwork is completed on time. The Supervisor leads teams in the Environmental Monitoring program, works with Quality Assurance, Production and Maintenance to maintain a healthy plant environment, and spends most of the time on the floor training and monitoring workers.

The position requires strong physical ability to perform cleaning operations, handle chemicals, and lift heavy containers of chemicals and trash receptacles.

• Create and maintain an efficient, hygienic, and positive working environment
• Interview, hire and train all new team members
• Conduct sanitation and safety training sessions as needed or required
• Ensure all hourly employees are assessed and receive appropriate development plans and mentoring
• Provide leadership and resolve employee problems, complaints and grievances
• Provide support and on‑the‑floor training to employees to achieve goals
• Schedule, manage and track labor in real time through ADP
• Monitor and control expenses pertaining to labor and overtime hours
• Drive an environment of teamwork and open communication
• Accountable for project completion and achievement of such goals
• Manage an environment that drives performance while maintaining a safe workplace
• Direct and coordinate sanitation activities to meet and exceed internal and external customer/regulatory expectations
• Review and complete all of the department documentation (Daily Sanitation Log Audit, Master Sanitation Program, Training, Timekeeping, Performance Reviews)
• Perform other tasks/projects as assigned by the Quality Control Department

• 3+ years with increasingly responsible management positions in the food processing industry, preferably in a supervisory capacity
• 3+ years with experience in a sanitation department, preferably in a supervisory capacity
• 1+ years of experience working the overnight shift
• Food industry background preferred; seafood industry experience is a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of managers, supervisors, or employees of the company
• Ability to work through the night
• Proven leader in improving work processes and leading change in a complex, fast‑paced environment
• Able to manage priorities and complexities, strong multitasking skills
• Able to understand and improve performance, efficiency and product yield
• Strong supervisory, interpersonal, training, and communication skills
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety regulations
• Understand OSHA/FDA/USDA requirements in a seafood manufacturing environment
• Intermediate computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Must be able to lift 30–50 pounds
• Work up to a 10‑hour workday: standing/walking 6–8 hours
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
• Exposure to FDA‑approved cleaning chemicals
• Exposure to temperatures: ′