Tyson Foods
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Sanitation Supervisor- 3rd shift

Location
Plant - Union City, TN
Listed
3 days ago

Job Details

At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division as a Sanitation Supervisor!

Summary

This facility is part of our Prepared Foods business unit. The Sanitation Supervisor directs and supervises the cleaning of the plant production equipment and facility to meet food safety requirements as required by federal state and local regulations and by DFA to meet customer quality and safety standards. Ensures employees follow Company policies and procedures. Ensures sanitation quality and department efficiencies are maintained at or above standards. Supports the commitment and continual improvement to Food Safety and Quality prog rams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Sanitation Management

  • Perform day-to-day sanitation of equipment and facility.
  • Develop and document cleaning procedures such as SSOP's, cleaning logs, etc.
  • Develop clear and well-defined cleaning procedures for all equipment and facility areas.
  • Protect product during sanitation.

Team Leadership and Training

  • Train employees on sanitation procedures and safe equipment operation.
  • Plan, assign, and direct work for sanitation workers.
  • Supervise, motivate, and train sanitation production workers.
  • Coordinate all sanitation activities and some production items for the plant.
  • Work independently and within a team on special, non-recurring, and ongoing projects.

Performance Management

  • Appraise performance of sanitation workers.
  • Reward and discipline employees as necessary.
  • Address complaints and resolve problems.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

  • Ensure compliance with all safety rules, standards, and company GMPs.
  • Ensure food safety and quality control specifications are met.
  • Develop, maintain, and comply with the Master Sanitation Schedule.
  • Coordinate with R&D and Quality Assurance on sanitation issues concerning production, new products, and special runs.
  • Coordinate with Maintenance on machinery, pump, mill, and equipment issues.
  • Ensure that quality, productivity, and food safety standards are met.

Process Improvement

  • Work closely with management and chemical suppliers on chemical and process changes to improve sanitation results and reduce costs.

Miscellaneous

  • Coordinate sanitation and production activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Occasionally required to conduct meeting or lead groups discussions

Qualification Requirements

  • Education: High School or GED required.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
  • HACCP certification preferred.
  • Experience:
  • 2 plus years of manufacturing experience in the food industry.
  • The ability to compute rate ratio and percent when preparing cleaning chemicals is required.
  • Food industry sanitation experience preferred but not required.
  • Computer Skills: Efficiently utilize a personal computer outfitted with Microsoft Office software including Word Excel and Outlook
  • Other Skills:
  • Skilled in analytical critical inductive and deductive logic and reasoning.
  • Skilled in adaptable flexible yet effective time and scheduling management
  • Able to read and interpret documents such as MSDS Safety rules and procedure manuals.
  • Able to write reports.
  • Able to compute rate ratio and percent when preparing cleaning chemicals.
  • Must reside in the United States to be considered.
  • No sponsorship available with this position.

Additional information

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI.

People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes

Work Shift: 3RD SHIFT (United States of America)

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From Tyson Foods's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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