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Description

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for activities involving maintaining the cleanliness of the production and packaging areas by overseeing and executing the sanitation and hygiene program. Sanitation is a critical role in a GMP facility, ensures all cleaning and sanitation activities comply with cGMP requirements (21 CFR Part 111), internal SOPs, and food safety expectations to prevent contamination, cross-contamination, and allergen risks. The Sanitation Supervisor leads sanitation personnel, coordinates sanitation schedules with production, and supports inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Sanitation Supervisor leads sanitation personnel, coordinates sanitation schedules with production, and supports inspections, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Essential functions of the job are listed below. Other responsibilities may also be assigned. Please note that the essential functions may vary depending on department size, organizational structure and/or geographic location. Sanitation Operations · Plan, schedule, and supervise daily, weekly, and periodic sanitation activities for manufacturing rooms, packaging areas, equipment, utensils, and common areas. · Ensure proper execution of cleaning, sanitizing, and verification activities in accordance with approved SOPs and Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS). · Verify correct use, storage, and dilution of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals. · Oversee line clearance, pre-operational inspections, and post-sanitation release activities as required. · Maintain the approved chemical list. cGMP & Compliance • Ensure sanitation practices meet 21 CFR Part 111, FDA guidance, and internal quality standards. • Maintain accurate sanitation records, logs, and verification documentation. • Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections; respond to observations related to sanitation. • Participate in investigations of sanitation-related deviations, contamination events, or customer complaints, and implement CAPAs. Team Leadership & Training • Supervise, train, and coach sanitation staff on proper cleaning techniques, chemical safety, PPE usage, and cGMP requirements. • Conduct onboarding and recurring training for sanitation personnel. • Monitor employee performance and adherence to safety and sanitation expectations. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Coordinate sanitation activities with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to minimize downtime and ensure readiness for manufacturing. • Partner with Quality to validate and verify cleaning procedures, including allergen and cross-contact controls. • Support equipment changeovers and special cleaning requirements for new or high-risk products. Safety & Continuous Improvement • Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and facility safety requirements. • Identify opportunities to improve sanitation efficiency, effectiveness, and documentation. • Assist in the evaluation of new sanitation chemicals, tools, and methods. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with applicable policies/procedures and Federal/State laws, may perform the following supervisory responsibilities: Interviewing, hiring, orienting, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising, managing and rewarding performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Skills

CIP, SIP, cGMP, Cleaning, Gmp, Sanitizing, Fda, Sanitation, Sop, Sanitize, 21 CFR Part 111, Food safety, audit, logs, CAPA, supervise, train, Chemical, regulatory, compliance, RCA, root cause

Top Skills Details

CIP,SIP,cGMP

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge · Basic knowledge of Word, Excel, etc. · Knowledge of ERP systems · Bilingual communication skills in (Spanish) is a plus. Education: · High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of sanitation experience in a dietary supplement, food, or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. At least 1–2 years of supervisory or lead experience. Working knowledge of cGMPs, sanitation SOPs, and Master Sanitation Schedules. Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills. Preferred · Familiarity with allergen control programs and environmental monitoring concepts. · Experience supporting FDA inspections and third-party audits. · Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus Skills / Abilities · Attention to detail · Leadership & Accountability · Regulatory Compliance Mindset · Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis · Planning & organizing · Verbal & Written Communication · Relationship Management · Quality Orientation · Ability to interact at all levels · Team Collaboration · Flexibility/ adaptability/ multi-tasking

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Valencia, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58302.40 - $64105.60/yr.

401k Medical dental vision PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Valencia,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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