Sanitation Supervisor
Butterball
Subiaco, Arkansas
11.2026 - Current
- Supervised sanitation crews during Butterball plant cleaning shifts.
- Enforced GMPs and food safety procedures across production areas.
- Coordinated sanitation schedules with production and maintenance teams.
- Inspected equipment, lines, and work areas for cleanliness.
- Monitored chemical use, dilution, and safe handling practices.
- Trained team members on sanitation SOPs and hygiene rules.
- Completed sanitation records, logs, and pre-op inspection forms.
- Addressed sanitation issues and supported corrective action requests.
- Ensured all equipment was properly cleaned, sanitized, inspected, and stored according to company policies.
- Supervised staff responsible for cleaning floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, and utensils, ensuring they meet company standards.
- Monitored employee performance in order to ensure that established standards of cleanliness were met.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive sanitation program, including training employees on proper cleaning techniques.
- Participated in internal audits related to plant sanitary conditions and quality assurance programs.
- Conducted daily safety and sanitation inspections of all food production areas to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Enforced good manufacturing practices throughout the facility and ensured compliance with applicable regulations from local health departments and other regulatory agencies.
- Periodically reviewed safety data sheets related to chemicals used in the facility's sanitizing process.
- Performed regular tests on water samples to verify safe potable conditions for use in food processing operations.
- Scheduled periodic maintenance checks for all sanitation equipment used in food production areas.
- Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures for sanitation processes.
- Maintained records of sanitation activities, such as temperature logs and chemical usage levels.
- Documented corrective actions taken when deficiencies are identified during routine inspections or audits.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of supplies needed for effective sanitation operations.
- Collaborated with other departments regarding new product launches and changes in production process that may affect sanitation protocols.
- Identified potential contamination sources and took corrective action as necessary.
- Provided guidance on pest control measures, such as traps, baits, and sprays, to eliminate infestations within the facility.
- Inspected incoming shipments of raw materials for signs of contamination or spoilage prior to acceptance into inventory.
- Analyzed data collected from tests performed on water samples for trends or abnormalities that may indicate potential contamination issues.
- Investigated any customer complaints related to product quality or hygiene issues.
- Established a preventative maintenance plan for all sanitation-related machinery and equipment.
- Trained team members in proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
- Delegated work to personnel and checked performance against company guidelines.
- Followed regulations to maintain proper storage of chemicals.
- Drove front end loader on regular basis to move materials.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Kept records of employees' attendance and working hours for accurate calculation of billable cycle.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Conferred with management and subordinates to resolve problems or complaints.
- Ordered equipment parts and repair services during equipment breakdown to avoid further delays.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Prepared operations data to produce comprehensive reports to management.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Evaluated and assessed personnel to identify potential candidates for promotion.
- Calculated labor and equipment requirements and production specifications using standard formulas to boost sustainability.
- Planned and developed new operation processes to innovate and stay competitive.
- Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Developed pricing schedules, costing for materials, and compliance statements.
- Determined budgets, production goals and rates based on company policies and requirements.