Production Supervisor - Sanitation

Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of relevant supervisory experience in a production or sanitation environment.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Experience in training and development of personnel.
  • Ability to perform and enforce quality assurance procedures.
  • Proficiency in managing sanitation logs and compliance documentation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with CIP (Clean in Place) and COP (Clean out of Place) systems.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor daily operations for plant cleanliness and sanitation compliance.
  • Train staff on sanitation equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Coordinate ordering and inventory management of sanitation supplies.
  • Collaborate with maintenance and QA teams on sanitation improvement.
  • Ensure adherence to Master Cleaning Schedules (MCS) and recommend necessary changes.
  • Supervise and evaluate the performance of 30-60 direct reports.
  • Implement and enforce operational policies and procedures to enhance effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling with two consecutive days off during the week.
  • Opportunity to work in a facility that operates year-round, giving consistent hours.
  • Engagement in training and professional development programs.
  • Potential for career advancement in a growing company.
  • Access to comprehensive sanitation and food safety practices.
Full Job Description


Schedule:

This position follows a 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM schedule, with the shifts occurring on weekends. Team members are required to work both Saturday and Sunday and will receive two consecutive days off during the week. Depending on production and maintenance needs, employees may work 5 to 6 days per week.The facility operates 24/7, 365 days a year, and schedules may be adjusted to support business demands, production requirements, and weekend maintenance activities

Position Summary:

The Supervisor Production is responsible for assisting in the planning, supervising, and administration of sanitation programs designed to ensure continuous production while meeting customer specifications, plant cleanliness and maintaining food safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Monitors daily operations to ensure continuous plant cleanliness.
  • Operates and trains personnel sanitation equipment, such as CIP (Clean in Place), COP (Clean out of Place), floor scrubbers, pressure washers, tank foamers, water hoses, air hoses, and sanitizer dispensers properly.
  • Coordinates the ordering of sanitation supplies.
  • Works with quality assurance and maintenance on environmental swabs and pre-ops swabs issues to improve sanitation standards and the purity of the product.
  • Adheres to all MCS (Master Cleaning Schedules) to ensure the sanitation of all the equipment.
  • Coordinate with other supervisors on the cleaning of support areas such as warehouse areas, docks, coolers, freezers, dough and trash compactor areas and maintenance shops.
  • Recommends changes to MCS to improve our sanitation procedures.
  • Ensures that all sanitation logs and forms are completed in a timely manner.
  • Interprets specifications and job orders and assigns duties to employees.
  • Performs ongoing evaluation to ensure that we are following sanitation procedures as written and/or recommend changes as needed.
  • Submits requisition forms for materials and/or equipment to Department Manager as needed.
  • Maintains sanitation equipment in good working condition.
  • Supervises the department function and processes.
  • Supervises department for compliance with established policies and objectives of the company and contributions in attaining objectives.
  • Oversees the work activities and professional training and development of 30-60 direct reports.
  • Works with Manager to attain goals, carry out strategies, plans, and policies to increase profitability and success of the Company.
  • Implements and enforces policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation.
  • Assists in developing and carrying out department's goals, objectives, and systems.
  • Conducts interviews, appraisal performances, on boarding, and disciplinary meetings including terminations.
  • Approves payroll and amends Source Time errors for hourly employees.
  • Fills out appropriate paperwork, i.e. hiring, termination, replacement, performance evaluations, accident reports, vacation requests, and counseling forms.
  • Monitors employee's adherence to company rules and policies and takes necessary corrective action if needed.
  • Assists in reviewing and maintaining crewing levels and optimizing to meet or surpass NPF cost targets.
  • Suggests

About Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA Careers

There has never been a better time to explore the job opportunities at Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA—the cornerstone of innovation and leadership in the global market.

Work You’ll Do

Join Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA’s market-leading team to assist some of the world’s most renowned companies in mastering their operational and sustainability goals. Transform businesses and entire industries with the best minds at Nestle, leveraging a unique position in the marketplace at the intersection of technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation. Collaborate with a global team of business and technology advisors to help clients navigate their operational efficiency and sustainability journey. Engage with the largest group of food and beverage experts in the world—thousands of dedicated professionals.

Introducing the Nestle Professional Growth and Development Initiative

The initiative is building a market-leading team to help some of the world’s largest and most well-known companies master their operational challenges and sustainability goals with innovative solutions.

Do Innovative Work

Join the largest group of food and beverage experts in the world—thousands of dedicated professionals at the intersection of technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation.

Drive Innovation and Growth

Deliver targeted solutions through a depth and breadth of consulting experience and innovation that’s second to none.

Be Part of a Great Team

Work on wide-ranging projects and harness the unparalleled capabilities, global scale, and joint solution development of Nestle’s powerhouse teams.

Future-proof Your Career

Advance your career with near-limitless opportunities in a company that offers unmatched training, development, and certification support.

Explore

Discover how Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA is leading the way in food and beverage innovation and sustainability.

The Nestle Leadership and Diversity Training Program

This program enhances leadership skills and promotes diversity, ensuring that all team members have the opportunity to succeed in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Stay Connected

Join the Team

Search open positions that match your skills and interests. Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA looks for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. SEARCH NESTLE JOBS

Keep Up to Date

Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work at Nestle.

READ CAREERS BLOG

Job Alert Emails

Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. See what exciting and rewarding opportunities await in areas such as employment, internships, and professional growth within Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA.
Learn more about Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

More Food & Beverages Jobs

Find similar Production Supervisor - Sanitation jobs: