JBS Sanitation Supervisor
Position Overview
JBS is seeking a highly organized, hands-on leader to join our team as aSanitation Supervisor. In this role, you will oversee daily sanitation operations to ensure compliance with food safety regulations, maintain facility cleanliness, support employee development, and promote a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate will possess proven leadership abilities, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest sanitation and food safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Sanitation Operations Management
- Lead and oversee daily sanitation activities, including cleaning, sanitizing, waste management, and pest control, ensuring compliance with established procedures and schedules.
- Conduct routine inspections to evaluate sanitation effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions when needed.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the facility.
- Partner with the Sanitation Superintendent to develop, review, and improve sanitation policies, procedures, and programs.
- Monitor inventory levels of sanitation supplies, equipment, and chemicals to ensure proper storage, availability, and cost-effective usage.
Team Leadership and Development
- Train, coach, and mentor sanitation team members on sanitation procedures, equipment operation, food safety requirements, and personal hygiene practices.
- Provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities to drive employee performance and engagement.
- Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
- Identify, address, and mitigate sanitation-related safety risks and hazards.
- Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance teams to support safety training, incident investigations, and compliance initiatives.
- Ensure adherence to all applicable food safety, sanitation, regulatory, and company requirements.
Quality and Continuous Improvement
- Implement quality control measures to verify sanitation processes meet operational and regulatory standards.
- Work closely with Quality Assurance to resolve sanitation issues impacting product quality or food safety.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability within sanitation operations.
- Stay informed of industry trends, technologies, and best practices to support operational excellence.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or related certifications preferred.
- Previous sanitation leadership or supervisory experience, preferably within a food processing or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of sanitation practices, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and hold teams accountable.
- Hands-on leadership approach with the willingness to actively participate in sanitation activities when needed.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and training skills.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
- Commitment to workplace safety and maintaining a culture of accountability.
- Ability to perform physical job duties, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting as required.
Why Join JBS?
At JBS, we are committed to producing safe, high-quality products while providing a workplace where employees can grow and succeed. Join a team that values safety, teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
EOE, including Disability/Veterans.