Job Description

Company Overview

Viva Pharmaceutical Inc. is a leading manufacturer in the pharmaceutical industry, dedicated to producing high-quality pharmaceutical and natural health products that meet rigorous compliance standards. Our mission is to deliver safe, effective, and premium-grade products to customers worldwide, upholding integrity and excellence in every aspect of our operations.

Summary

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for the

execution, supervision, and documentation

of all sanitation and hygiene activities within manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, and support areas for

pharmaceutical and nutraceutical solid dosage products

. This role ensures compliance with

GMP, NHP GMP, FDA, and third-party certification standards

, and supports contamination control, allergen control, and inspection readiness.

Responsibilities

1. GMP Sanitation Operations

Supervise daily sanitation activities for: 1) Manufacturing rooms, Packaging areas, Equipment, and utensils; 2) Warehouses and material handling areas; 3) Ensure cleaning is performed according to

approved SOPs, SSOPs, and MBR/EBR requirements,

4) Verify proper

line clearance and room clearance

before production start; 5) Ensure cleaning tools are

segregated, labeled, and controlled

by area/product class

2. Documentation & Records

Review and approve sanitation records, including: equipment cleaning logs, room cleaning logs, line clearance forms, and cleaning verification checklists Ensure documentation is: accurate, complete, timely, and GMP-compliant (ALCOA+ principles) Escalate incomplete or non-compliant records to QA

3. Personnel & Training

Supervise and schedule sanitation staff or contractors Train sanitation personnel on: GMP and hygiene requirements Cleaning SOPs Chemical handling and safety Cross-contamination and allergen control Ensure personnel gowning and hygiene practices meet site SOPs

4. Cleaning Chemicals & Tools

Ensure approved cleaning agents and sanitizers are: properly labeled, stored securely, and used at validated or justified concentrations Verify MSDS/SDS availability Monitor cleaning tool condition and replacement frequency

5. Deviation & Investigation Support

Identify sanitation-related deviations, OOS, or inspection observations Support QA in: Deviation investigations, Root cause analysis, CAPA implementation Participate in internal audits and regulatory inspections

6. Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Support internal GMP audits and third-party inspections (Health Canada, FDA, NSF, SQF) Propose improvements to sanitation practices and schedules Support environmental monitoring and cleaning effectiveness verification activities where applicable
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking
Application question(s):

Have you worked in a Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical or Food industry before?
Work Location: In person