Food manufacturing leader in the Valdosta, GA area is seeking a
Sanitation Supervisorfor their 2nd shift who will lead the afternoon sanitation team to ensure all processing equipment and facility areas comply with FDA, USDA, SQF/BRC, and internal food safety standards. This role executes the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), enforces SSOPs, manages chemical safety, and guarantees line readiness for production.
Key Responsibilities- Sanitation Operations:Execute SSOPs and the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) across all production lines, CIP/COP systems, and facility zones.
- Pre-Op & Audit Prep:Conduct daily pre-operational inspections and ATP/environmental swabbing; maintain continuous audit readiness (FDA, USDA, SQF, BRC).
- Team Leadership:Direct, schedule, and train sanitation technicians on equipment teardown/reassembly, GMPs, chemical safety, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
- Chemical Management:Oversee inventory, titration, dilution, and safe handling of all cleaning chemicals per SDS and OSHA standards.
- Cross-Functional Support:Partner with QA, Maintenance, and Production to resolve pre-op failures, investigate root causes, and minimize operational downtime.
Qualifications- Experience:3+ years in food/beverage manufacturing sanitation, with 1+ years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Education:High school diploma required; degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
- Technical Knowledge:Strong working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, GFSI standards (SQF/BRC), CIP/COP systems, and environmental pathogen monitoring.
- Certifications (Preferred):PCQI, HACCP, OSHA 10/30-Hour.
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