What are the responsibilities and job description for the SANITATION SUPERVISOR position at Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation?
SANITATION SUPERVISOR
Location: Sumter, SC, United States
Date Posted: Nov 6, 2025
Category: Sanitation
Description
Sanitation Supervisor
GENERAL SUMMARY:
This supervisor will ensure entire plant is thoroughly cleaned on time and approved by USDA for production operations. This position is responsible for plant-wide cleaning.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage activities of workers engaged in sanitation duties in plant facility.
Ensure job is completed correctly and timely.
Maintain hourly personnel records on employees.
Ensure the safe operation of the sanitation shift.
Carry out manager's responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Maintain communication link between plant and USDA in regards to sanitation issues.
Maintain communication link between plant and chemical suppliers.
Ensure that all sanitation employees follow established cleaning procedures as required by Pilgrim’s Pride and the appropriate regulatory agencies.
Inventory and usage of sanitation related products.
Manage sanitation budget.
EXPERIENCE:
Must have previous management experience in a food or poultry processing facility. Typically requires a minimum of 1 year of DIRECTLY RELATED experience. DIRECTLY RELATED work experience will be accepted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of the educational requirement.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Proficient in MS Office software applications
EDUCATION:
Typically prefers a Bachelors degree in a related field.
EOE/Vet/Disabled