Bakery Sanitation Lead, 2nd Shift

Actalent; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a 2nd Shift Sanitation Lead for a large-scale bakery production facility. You will oversee a team of about 28 sanitation associates on the 2nd shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.), perform disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembly of equipment while following master sanitation schedules.

The role emphasizes HACCP, FDA compliance, SOP adherence, and continuous improvement. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required, and hands-on leadership will keep you involved on

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing facility.
• Experience leading a sanitation crew in a food production environment.
• Hands-on cleaning of large bakery equipment (mixers, ovens).
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles and FDA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support a crew of approximately 28 sanitation associates on the 2nd shift to ensure safe, efficient, and thorough cleaning operations.
• Perform hands-on disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembly of large-scale bakery production equipment, including mixers, ovens, and related machinery.
• Follow and enforce master sanitation schedules to ensure all equipment, production lines, and facility areas meet sanitation and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper application of HACCP principles, FDA requirements, and SOPs in all sanitation activities.
• Conduct detailed inspections of equipment and production areas to verify cleanliness and readiness for production after sanitation.
• Identify sanitation issues, investigate deviations, and drive root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Implement and support process improvement initiatives to enhance sanitation effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency.
• Coordinate janitorial duties related to production and common areas to maintain a clean and organized facility.
• Train and mentor sanitation team members on proper cleaning methods, safety practices, and adherence to SOPs and sanitation schedules.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to plan and sequence sanitation activities around production demands and equipment availability.
• Monitor and promote safe work practices, including proper use of cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment.
• Document sanitation activities, issues, and corrective actions in accordance with company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Support a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the sanitation crew.

Skills

Sanitation leadership

HACCP compliance

Food manufacturing

Team coaching

Job description

Actalent is seeking a 2nd Shift Sanitation Lead for a large-scale bakery production facility. You will oversee a team of about 28 sanitation associates on the 2nd shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.), perform disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembly of equipment while following master sanitation schedules.

The role emphasizes HACCP, FDA compliance, SOP adherence, and continuous improvement. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required, and hands-on leadership will keep you involved on