Sterling Engineering · 1 day ago
Sanitation Supervisor
Zumbrota, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
4+ years expSterling Engineering is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead and manage all sanitation and pest control programs for their facility. The role involves standardizing and improving sanitation systems, optimizing cleaning methods, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Herman Davis
Responsibilities
Lead all facility sanitation and pest control programs, including MSS, CIP/COP, and environmental cleaning
Maintain and update the Master Sanitation Schedule, ensuring alignment with Production and Maintenance
Develop, validate, and maintain SSOPs with clear, visual work instructions for all equipment and processes
Manage chemical usage, labeling, inventory, and service provider visits; ensure action items are closed
Oversee cleaning validation programs, including pre-op inspections, ATP testing, internal audits, and CIP verification
Provide sanitation and chemical safety training; maintain SDS compliance and chemical storage standards
Manage the pest control program, ensuring complete documentation and follow-up on all corrective actions
Drive sanitation continuous improvement, collaborating with QA, Operations, and corporate teams to optimize methods and reduce risk
Supervise sanitation technicians, including scheduling, performance management, coaching, and daily oversight
Support compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal standards while improving sanitation efficiency and hygienic conditions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred; or HS/equivalent with relevant sanitation/plant operations experience
3–5 years of food manufacturing sanitation experience plus 1–3 years of supervisory experience
Strong experience with CIP/COP, SSOPs, audits, and environmental sanitation (floors, drains, equipment, structure)
Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, cleaning chemistry, sanitary design, and allergen/wet/dry cleaning methods
Ability to lead teams, train staff, manage documentation, and collaborate cross-functionally
PCQI certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months
Preferred
Food Manufacturing experience, Dairy/Beverage highly preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Dairy experience preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k matching
Company
Sterling Engineering
Sterling Engineering is an engineering company providing technical recruitment and engineering project services.
501-1000 employees
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