Airport Sanitation Lead

Sanitation Lead

Work Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday, off shifts and weekends.
Schedule is subject to change and is based on business need.

Position Summary:

• The Sanitation Lead provides shift-level leadership and execution support for sanitation operations. This position serves as the designated sanitation representative during assigned shifts when the Sanitation Supervisor is not present and is responsible for coordinating sanitation activities, monitoring completion of assigned work, supporting sanitation validation activities, and ensuring sanitation standards are maintained.
• The Sanitation Lead works closely with the Sanitation Supervisor and Sanitation Coordinator to ensure sanitation activities are executed safely, effectively, and in accordance with GMPs, SSOPs, food safety requirements, sanitation schedules, and work orders. This role provides critical off-shift, shutdown, and weekend coverage to support operational readiness and audit compliance.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• • Shift Execution and Leadership
    • Lead sanitation shift huddles and communicate daily priorities, safety topics, and sanitation expectations.
    • Coordinate sanitation execution activities across assigned crews.
    • Assign work orders and sanitation tasks as directed by the Sanitation Supervisor.
    • Monitor progress of sanitation activities throughout the shift and adjust priorities as needed.
    • Verify completion of assigned sanitation tasks prior to shift end.
    • Ensure sanitation work is completed in accordance with established procedures and standards.
    • Communicate execution gaps, equipment concerns, staffing challenges, and sanitation deficiencies to supervision.
    • Promote compliance with GMP, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
  • Sanitation Operations
    • Coordinate sanitation activities during production shutdowns and startup preparation periods.
    • Lead overhead cleaning, deep-cleaning, and special sanitation projects as assigned.
    • Verify completion of scheduled sanitation work orders and preventative cleaning assignments.
    • Assist with equipment cleaning and sanitation activities when operationally necessary.
    • Ensure sanitation readiness for production startup.
    • Support emergency and unscheduled sanitation activities as required.
  • Validation and Verification Support
    • Conduct sanitation inspections and structured validation walkthroughs.
    • Assist with ATP sample collection and sanitation verification activities as directed.
    • Identify sanitation deficiencies and communicate corrective action needs.
    • Verify corrective actions have been completed.
    • Support pre-operational inspections and startup readiness assessments.
    • Document sanitation findings and completed activities as required.
  • Training and Associate Support
    • Assist with onboarding and training of sanitation associates.
    • Demonstrate proper cleaning procedures, chemical handling practices, lockout/tagout requirements, and GMP expectations.
    • Reinforce compliance with sanitation procedures, work instructions, and food safety requirements.
    • Provide guidance and support to sanitation associates during assigned shifts.
    • Assist in developing sanitation knowledge and execution consistency across the department.
  • Off-Shift, Shutdown, and Weekend Coverage
    • Serve as the primary sanitation contact during assigned off-shifts when management is not present.
    • Support Friday shutdown sanitation operations.
    • Lead Saturday overhead, deep-clean, and special project sanitation crews when assigned.
    • Support Sunday startup sanitation readiness activities.
    • Provide documented verification of deep-clean and special project completion.
    • Communicate shift status, completed work, outstanding items, and follow-up needs to the Sanitation Supervisor.

• • • • Maintain accurate sanitation records and documentation as required.
      • Verify completion of assigned work orders and sanitation activities.
      • Assist in maintaining sanitation project tracking and completion records.
      • Communicate sanitation concerns, equipment issues, safety concerns, and corrective actions to supervision.
      • Support audit readiness by ensuring sanitation standards are consistently maintained.

• • • • Will not create or approve employee schedules.
      • Will not approve payroll, attendance, or vacation requests.
      • Will not conduct performance reviews.
      • Will not authorize disciplinary actions.
      • Will not own HACCP, HARPC, SSOP, Environmental Monitoring, Pest Control, Wastewater, or Food Safety Programs.
      • Will not own sanitation KPIs, budgets, purchasing activities, or vendor relationships.
      • Will not replace the authority, accountability, or responsibilities of the Sanitation Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Food manufacturing sanitation experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of sanitation procedures, GMPs, food safety practices, and sanitation chemicals.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in a team environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and prioritize sanitation activities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work weekends, shutdowns, and off-shift schedules as required.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with food manufacturing equipment and sanitation processes preferred.