Sanitation Supervisor

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Located in Valencia, CA

Salary: 28.00 - 31.00

LOOKING FOR A TALENTED SANITATION SUPERVISOER TO MANAGE THE SANITATION TEAM.

CALL MARIA AT 661-775-2570

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions of the job are listed below. Other responsibilities may also be assigned. Please note that the essential functions may vary depending on department size, organizational structure and/or geographic location.

 Sanitation Operations

• Plan, schedule, and supervise daily, weekly, and periodic sanitation activities for manufacturing rooms, packaging areas, equipment, utensils, and common areas.
• Ensure proper execution of cleaning, sanitizing, and verification activities in accordance with approved SOPs and Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS).
• Verify correct use, storage, and dilution of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals.
• Oversee line clearance, pre-operational inspections, and post-sanitation release activities as required.
• Maintain the approved chemical list.

 cGMP & Compliance

•  Ensure sanitation practices meet 21 CFR Part 111, FDA guidance, and internal quality standards.
• Maintain accurate sanitation records, logs, and verification documentation.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections; respond to observations related to sanitation.
• Participate in investigations of sanitation-related deviations, contamination events, or customer complaints, and implement CAPAs.
• Team Leadership & Training
• Supervise, train, and coach sanitation staff on proper cleaning techniques, chemical safety, PPE usage, and cGMP requirements.
• Conduct onboarding and recurring training for sanitation personnel.

• Monitor employee performance and adherence to safety and sanitation expectations.

 Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Coordinate sanitation activities with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to minimize downtime and ensure readiness for manufacturing.
• Partner with Quality to validate and verify cleaning procedures, including allergen and cross-contact controls.
• Support equipment changeovers and special cleaning requirements for new or high-risk products.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

In accordance with applicable policies/procedures and Federal/State laws, may perform the following supervisory responsibilities: Interviewing, hiring, orienting, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising, managing and rewarding performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of Word, Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Bilingual communication skills in (Spanish) is a plus.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of sanitation experience in a dietary supplement, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• At least 1–2 years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Working knowledge of cGMPs, sanitation SOPs, and Master Sanitation Schedules.
• Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills. 

Skills / Abilities

• Attention to detail
• Leadership & Accountability
• Regulatory Compliance Mindset
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
• Planning & organizing
• Verbal & Written Communication
• Relationship Management
• Quality Orientation
• Ability to interact at all levels
• Team Collaboration
• Flexibility/ adaptability/ multi-tasking

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment following the law. Including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

 

 

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