Sanitation Supervisor 3rd Shift

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor 3rd Shift to lead and provide operational support for all sanitation activities at our King's Mountain, NC manufacturing facility. The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating sanitation activities at assigned location. This role directly oversees the sanitor crew assigned to the plant, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards, food safety regulations, and company policies. The Sanitation Supervisor works closely with plant-level sanitation leads, production supervisors, and quality teams to ensure effective and efficient cleaning practices that support safe and high-quality production. Monday-Friday 10:00 pm - 6:30 am.

Candidates must be detail oriented, organized, reliable, and resourceful. The ability to manage projects, mechanical aptitude and the ability to build and develop high performing teams are required. Candidates should be familiar with working in a USDA regulated facility. This position will report directly to the Quality Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise, schedule, and direct daily sanitation activities within the assigned plant.
• Ensure all cleaning tasks follow established SOPs, Master Sanitation Schedule, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and document sanitation work orders, activities, and hours in EAM (Enterprise Asset Management system) and/or RedZone.
• Train sanitation team members on cleaning procedures, chemical handling, and proper documentation.
• Support plant sanitation lead in updating and improving sanitation procedures and SWIs.
• Inspect completed cleaning tasks to verify effectiveness and compliance with food safety standards.
• Address and resolve routine sanitation issues, escalating complex matters to the Production Manager.
• Communicate to USDA representative to resolve sanitation issues in USDA regulated areas.
• Assist with onboarding and coaching of sanitation employees, providing feedback and reinforcing safe work practices.
• Maintain adequate sanitation supplies and ensure safe use of chemicals and equipment.
• Collaborate with various department supervisors to coordinate sanitation work around production schedules.
• Support plant audits by ensuring sanitation records are accurate and up to date.
• Fill in for sanitation crew when needed to ensure completion of cleaning tasks.
• Maintain plant security during sanitation shifts by monitoring doors and restricted areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Maintain an excellent attendance record.
• Remain flexible for work assignments and will put in the time necessary for job completion.
• Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education

Associate's degree in related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Skills

• Working knowledge of sanitation methods, cleaning procedures, and equipment (conveyors, packaging machinery, etc.).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to effectively schedule and oversee daily cleaning activities.
• Ability to train, coach, and motivate sanitation crew members.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and plant leadership.
• Problem-solving skills to address sanitation challenges and recommend improvements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Capable of lifting up to 80 lbs. unassisted.

Certificates & Licenses

• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to obtain high reach certification.
• Ability to obtain chemical certification and become chemical certification trainer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure within the plant and warehouse environment.
• Fast-paced environment that requires organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility to perform at levels to meet peak demands in periods of high volume and activity.

External Recruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.

• Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.

• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our full-time benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Education

• Associates degree in business or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Familiar with working in a USDA regulated facility

Skills

• Detail oriented, organized, reliable and resourceful.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Creative/analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use innovative approaches to resolve problems.
• Ability to troubleshoot general equipment mechanical and electrical problems.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of the organization.
• Dedication to achievement of results.
• Manage projects, multi-task from conception to conclusion.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to build and develop high performing teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word.

Certificates & Licenses

• HACCP certification preferred.