Sanitation Supervisor | Night Shift

Job DescriptionJob Title: Sanitation Supervisor | Night ShiftLocation: Chicago, ILHire Type: Direct Hire, OnsiteTarget Compensation: $95,000-105,000/year + 5% target bonusShift: 3rd Shift | 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM | Monday-Friday, occasional SaturdaysBenefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, retirement planMust-Have Skills:5+ years of sanitation leadership experience in food manufacturingPrevious union leadership experience requiredStrong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, allergens, and SQF standardsExperience leading large sanitation teams in a manufacturing environmentStrong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skillsERP system and Microsoft Office experienceJob Summary:Seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to oversee 3rd shift sanitation operations within a food manufacturing facility. This role will partner closely with another Supervisor and report directly to the Sanitation Manager. The ideal candidate will have strong union leadership experience, a stable work history, and the ability to lead a large sanitation team while ensuring compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.Job Duties: Supervise and direct nightly sanitation operations for a large hourly union workforceEnforce safety, GMP, HACCP, allergen, SQF, and housekeeping standardsTrain, coach, and develop sanitation team members while maintaining accountabilityEnsure proper use of sanitation chemicals, tools, and cleaning proceduresMaintain sanitation documentation and verify completion of sanitation tasksCommunicate sanitation issues and corrective actions to leadership teamsSupport continuous improvement initiatives and sanitation program effectivenessCollaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and plant leadership teamsFoster a positive, respectful, and performance-driven work environmentQualifications: 5+ years of sanitation supervisory experience in food manufacturing requiredPrevious experience managing union employees requiredExperience leading large teams (40+ employees preferred)Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation regulationsExperience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle preferredStrong Microsoft Excel and Word skillsBilingual English/Spanish is a plusMust be flexible to support additional hours, weekends, or alternate shifts as neededCollege degree in a related field preferredQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Meet Your RecruiterAlicia AlexanderTechnical Recruiter & Team MentorAlicia Alexander is a Technical Recruiter and Team Mentor at Sterling Engineering with four years of recruiting experience and nearly three years with Sterling. She specializes in engineering, manufacturing, and technical recruiting, supporting roles across maintenance, reliability, operations, engineering, and industrial environments, including food and life sciences.Alicia is passionate about helping people find careers where they feel genuinely happy, supported, and positioned for long-term growth. She enjoys building meaningful relationships with candidates, helping them take the next step in their careers, and supporting companies as they build strong, high-performing teams.With a background in psychology and human resources from North Central College, Alicia brings a people-focused approach to recruiting. Her understanding of relationship building, communication, and candidate motivation helps her create successful matches between talent and opportunity.Alicia is known for developing strong partnerships with both candidates and hiring managers, with a focus on creating long-term placements that benefit both the individual and the organization. 630-360-4533aalexander@sterling-engineering.comConnect on LinkedInQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.As one of the most respected names in engineering staffing, Sterling has hundreds of opportunities with top employers. If you've got a friend or colleague seeking their next move in engineering, we could have their next opportunity. We offer a referral bonus for every referral that we place. Submit referral now.