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Sanitation Supervisor De Silva Brothers & Company and G.P. De Silva Spices Inc. Pico Rivera, CA Job Details Full-time $72,000 - $85,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Computer operation Spanish Chemical handling safety procedures Managing cleaning or sanitation teams Team leadership Computer literacy Contamination control English Food allergen management Manufacturing facility experience Supervising experience Pest control procedures Quality control documentation Leading team collaboration initiatives Documentation Handling Industrial chemical handling Production documentation Manufacturing company experience Chemical safety protocols

Full Job Description De Silva Brothers & Company Sanitation Supervisor Pay Rate:

$72,000 - $85,000 yearly

Benefits:

Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), 401(k) Match. Position Details Field Detail Title Sanitation Supervisor Company De Silva Brothers & Company Location Pico Rivera, CA Department Quality Assurance (Sanitation) Reports to QA Manager Direct reports Sanitation leads and sanitation associates Shift Aligned with sanitation windows; nights and weekends as needed FLSA status Exempt, full time Position Summary The Sanitation Supervisor owns the sanitation program at De Silva Brothers, making sure every line, room, and piece of equipment is cleaned, verified, and released to production on time. This role leads the sanitation team, keeps the Master Sanitation Schedule and SSOPs current, and maintains records that stand up to SQF, Kosher, customer, and regulatory audits. As a contract manufacturer running frequent changeovers on dry spices, seasonings, and blends, sanitation directly protects allergen control, pathogen control, and uptime. The supervisor works independently of production pressure to make sure equipment is only released when it is truly clean. Key Responsibilities Sanitation program Own and maintain the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), covering daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic deep cleaning of all equipment and areas. Write, update, and validate Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), including dry cleaning methods suited to spice and seasoning production. Plan sanitation windows with the production scheduler and Production Manager so cleaning is completed without delaying scheduled runs. Manage cleaning tools, color coding, and dedicated equipment to prevent cross contamination between areas. Food safety, allergens, and Kosher Execute allergen changeover cleaning and verify allergen removal before equipment is released. Perform pre-operational inspections and obtain QA release before lines restart. Support the environmental monitoring program, including swabbing, ATP testing, and response to positive results. Coordinate with QA and the Kosher supervising agency on cleaning and kashering requirements. Coordinate with the pest control provider and correct sanitation-related findings. Team leadership Lead, train, and schedule sanitation leads and associates. Train the team on SSOPs, chemical safety, lockout/tagout, and GMPs, and keep training records current. Conduct start-of-shift meetings and hold the team accountable for quality and timeliness of cleaning. Address performance and conduct issues promptly, partnering with HR as needed. Documentation and audits Make sure all sanitation records, pre-op checklists, and verification logs are completed accurately and in real time. Review sanitation records daily and correct gaps the same day. Support SQF, Kosher, customer, and regulatory audits, and close sanitation corrective actions on time. Chemical and worker safety Manage cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, including inventory, concentrations, SDS, and proper storage. Enforce PPE, lockout/tagout, and safe work practices during all cleaning tasks. Investigate and report injuries and near misses, and follow through on corrective actions. Coordination and continuous improvement Work with Maintenance on equipment teardown, reassembly, and repairs found during cleaning. Work with the warehouse on cleaning of storage, receiving, and shipping areas. Track sanitation time and labor, and recommend improvements that shorten cleaning time without reducing effectiveness. Manage the sanitation supplies budget and evaluate chemical and equipment vendors. Qualifications Required 3+ years of sanitation experience in food manufacturing, including 1 to 2 years leading a sanitation team or crew. Working knowledge of GMPs, allergen control, SSOPs, and food safety requirements. Experience with sanitation chemicals, concentrations, and safe handling. Proven record of accurate, timely sanitation documentation. Comfortable with basic computer tools (Excel, email, digital forms). Able to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed. Bilingual English and Spanish. Preferred Experience in dry ingredient, spice, or seasoning manufacturing. Experience in an SQF or other GFSI certified facility, and with Kosher programs. Experience with environmental monitoring and ATP testing. HACCP or PCQI certification, or willingness to obtain it. Experience in a contract manufacturing or co-packing environment with frequent changeovers. Key Performance Measures Area Measure Pre-op Pre-operational inspection first-pass rate Allergens Allergen changeover verifications passed (target: 100%) Environmental monitoring Positive results traced to sanitation, and time to corrective action Schedule Master Sanitation Schedule tasks completed on time (target: 100%) Uptime Production delays caused by late sanitation release (target: zero) Audits Sanitation findings in SQF, Kosher, customer, and regulatory audits Documentation Sanitation records complete and accurate daily (target: 100%) Safety Recordable injuries and chemical incidents (target: zero) Physical Requirements and Work Environment Stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders or platforms for extended periods. Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, including equipment parts during teardown. Work with cleaning and sanitizing chemicals using required PPE. Work around machinery, noise, dust, wet floors, and varying temperatures. Exposure to food allergens, including spices and seeds handled in the facility. Follow GMP dress code (hairnets, beard nets, no jewelry). Equal Opportunity Statement De Silva Brothers & Company is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. This job description outlines the general nature of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and responsibilities may change based on business needs.