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Description
The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating sanitation staff to ensure a clean, safe, and compliant environment across non-production areas, including break rooms, offices, and restrooms. This role oversees daily cleaning operations, enforces sanitation standards, and supports a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise, schedule, and assign daily tasks to sanitation technicians
- Ensure all break rooms, offices, restrooms, and common areas meet company cleanliness and sanitation standards
- Conduct routine inspections and audits to maintain quality and compliance
- Train new hires and provide ongoing coaching to sanitation staff on procedures, safety, and chemical handling
- Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies and coordinate reordering as needed
- Ensure proper use, storage, and maintenance of cleaning equipment and chemicals (SDS compliance)
- Address employee concerns, performance issues, and attendance in alignment with company policies
- Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to resolve facility-related issues
- Support deep cleaning, special projects, and preparation for audits or leadership visits
- Maintain documentation of cleaning schedules, inspections, and corrective actions
- Promote and enforce all safety policies, including PPE usage and hazard communication
Requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or certifications in facilities, sanitation, or safety preferred
- 2-5 years of custodial/sanitation experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- 1+ year of supervisory or team lead experience preferred
- Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and OSHA safety standards
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 40 lbs regularly
- Ability to perform and demonstrate cleaning tasks as needed
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
Work Environment
Manufacturing facility with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures
May require flexible scheduling, including evenings or weekends
Key Competencies
- Leadership and team development
- Accountability and ownership
- Attention to detail
- Time management and prioritization
- Safety and compliance mindset
- Continuous improvement focus