Lead 2nd-Shift Sanitation Supervisor | Hygiene & QA

Dessert Holdings; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor (2nd shift) for our Newburyport, MA facility. You will lead a team to clean and sanitize production lines, implement SSOPs, and support GMP/HACCP programs to ensure product safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate's degree in related field, 3+ years in QA or sanitation in food manufacturing, 2+ years in supervision, and bilingual English/Spanish. Strong microbiology, sanitation knowledge, and MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in food science, microbiology, food safety or equivalent.
• 3+ years in QA or Sanitation role in a food manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years' experience in a Supervisory or Team leader role.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide staff to clean and sanitize production line equipment and facilities according to schedules and SSOPs.
• Implement and maintain sanitation procedures and training in compliance with the company's Sanitation Program.
• Monitor and address employee performance and adherence to attendance policies, providing guidance and feedback as needed.
• Provide hands-on support for chemical handling, safety procedures, and organized storage of sanitation supplies.
• Oversee pest control management, including scheduling, monitoring, and coordinating pest control activities to maintain a safe and compliant facility.
• Monitor sanitation performance, identify issues, and assist with corrective actions for non-compliance areas.
• Collaborate with other departments and shifts to resolve sanitation-related concerns promptly.
• Assist in audits (GFSI/FSC22000) and support corrective actions as needed.
• Train sanitation staff on SSOPs, GMPs, and safety standards.
• Maintain records of inspections, violations, and sanitation KPIs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support a clean, safe, and compliant manufacturing environment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microbiology knowledge

Sanitation

Chemical Safety

Pest Control

Team leadership

Flex schedule

Education

Associate's degree in food science, microbiology, food safety or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor (2nd shift) for our Newburyport, MA facility. You will lead a team to clean and sanitize production lines, implement SSOPs, and support GMP/HACCP programs to ensure product safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate's degree in related field, 3+ years in QA or sanitation in food manufacturing, 2+ years in supervision, and bilingual English/Spanish. Strong microbiology, sanitation knowledge, and MS Office skills are required.