Sanitation Supervisor - Blaine WA

Sanitation Supervisor

Location: Blaine, WA (Manufacturing Plant)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday  - Friday ( Start 5:30 am )

Salary: $80,200–$85,000 base + 10% bonus eligibility

Vacation: 3 weeks paid vacation + 11 paid holidays

 

At Nature’s Path Foods, we’re passionate about making delicious organic food — and that starts with world-class sanitation. We’re looking for an experienced Sanitation Supervisor to lead plant sanitation operations, ensure food safety excellence, and develop a high-performing sanitation team in our Blaine, WA facility.

Lead Plant Sanitation Excellence:

• Develop, implement, and maintain sanitation programs, training, and cleaning procedures.
• Own and maintain the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Ensure plant cleanliness that exceeds regulatory standards — always “tour ready.”
• Monitor wastewater production and drive reduction initiatives.
• Oversee pest management programs and corrective action plans.
• Manage sanitation supplies to ensure quality, safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Coordinate closely with Production and other departments to minimize downtime.
• Serve as the primary contact for all sanitation-related processes and personnel matters.

Ensure Food Safety & Operational Effectiveness:

 

• Supervise equipment dismantling, cleaning, sanitization, and reassembly.
• Maintain the highest safety standards when using cleaning agents and sanitizers.
• Manage sanitation chemical vendors and ensure compliance.
• Participate in monthly internal audits and support third-party food safety audits.
• Partner with management on sanitation, quality, HACCP, and GMP improvements.
• Recommend improvements to equipment, layout, lighting, ventilation, and work practices.

 

Develop and Lead the Sanitation Team

• Train sanitation staff on safety requirements and chemical usage.
• Lead onboarding and training for new sanitation chemicals.
• Hire, train, coach, and performance-manage team members.
• Conduct timely, thorough performance reviews.
• Address concerns, resolve issues, and maintain strong team morale.
• Motivate and lead teams of 10+ employees in a 24/7 operation environment.

 

Safety & GMP Leadership

 

• Ensure full compliance with Nature’s Path safety, GMP, and LOTO programs.
• Maintain a safe work environment and escalate safety concerns appropriately.
• Ensure proper understanding and use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

What You Bring

• High school diploma required

• 5+ years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment (organic preferred)
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, and regulatory food requirements
• Prior supervisory and scheduling experience
• Experience with allergen cleanups and environmental swabbing

 

Why Join Nature’s Path?

 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision plans (3 options)
• Company-paid Life & Disability insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Optional Hospital, Accident, Critical Illness & Voluntary Life coverage
• Get Fit wellness reimbursement (up to $500/year)
• Employee discounts on Nature’s Path products
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match