What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA -Sanitation Supervisor position at Emerald Isle Foods?
Position Summary:
Emerald Isle Foods is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead and support sanitation operations across our production and warehouse facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, and compliant environment that supports the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality food products.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both supervision and active participation in sanitation activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and experienced in food manufacturing sanitation programs.
The Sanitation Supervisor will be primarily based at the Pre-Cut and Warehouse operations and is expected to spend approximately 80% of time on the production floor and 20% on documentation and compliance activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Supervision
- Supervise and coordinate daily sanitation activities across the processing plant, warehouse, and surrounding grounds
- Lead, coach, train, and develop sanitation team members
- Assess performance and provide ongoing feedback to sanitation staff
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company safety standards
Food Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, HARPC, FDA, and OSHA regulations
- Implement and monitor sanitation procedures, food safety standards, and pest control programs
- Support food safety and food defense initiatives throughout the facility
- Monitor, verify, and document sanitation SOPs and quality standards
- Assist with internal and external audits and facility walk-throughs
Operational Responsibilities
- Actively participate in sanitation activities on the production floor
- Manage sanitation schedules and daily cleaning operations
- Maintain inventory of sanitation chemicals, cleaning tools, and required PPE
- Ensure proper use and handling of sanitation chemicals
- Partner with QA/QC leadership to develop and improve sanitation programs
Training & Documentation
- Conduct sanitation and food safety training (SSOPs)
- Maintain sanitation records, documentation, and verification logs
- Assist in developing sanitation procedures and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in food science, Agricultural Science, Operations Management, or related field preferred
OR
- High School Diploma / Associate Degree with 3–5 years of sanitation or food manufacturing experience
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP, FDA/USDA regulations)
- Experience with sanitation chemicals and cleaning procedures
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel)
- Ability to lift 50-60ilbs
- Ability to work in a cold environment of 35 degrees
Preferred Qualification
- HACCP Certification
- Experience in food manufacturing or fresh/pre-cut food environment
Why Join Emerald Isle Foods?
- Opportunity to lead a critical food safety function
- Hands-on leadership role with impact
- Collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to build your own team
Growth and development opportunities