Precut Sanitation Supervisor-EIF

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