Production/Sanitation Supervisor

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. seeks a results‑driven overnight Production Leader to supervise 3rd‑shift production and sanitation activities in a food‑manufacturing setting.

You will ensure safe, efficient operations, meet overnight goals, and coordinate both production and sanitation teams with minimal onsite leadership. The role requires strong decision‑making, HACCP/GMP knowledge, and the ability to guide shift handovers to 1st‑shift Production, QA, and Maintenance.

Qualifications

• Leadership required to direct 3rd‑shift production and sanitation teams.
• Decision‑making under minimal onsite supervision.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, SSOPs, FDA requirements and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support 3rd‑shift production staff to meet output, quality, and safety targets.
• Lead sanitation crews in full cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and areas.
• Enforce OSHA and food-safety policies during overnight operations.
• Deliver coaching and shift‑handover communication to 1st‑shift teams.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

HACCP knowledge

Safety compliance

Job description

Leads all 3rd‑shift production and sanitation activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Responsible for meeting overnight production goals, executing full sanitation cycles, and preparing the facility for 1st‑shift startup. Works with minimal onsite leadership, requiring strong decision‑making, HACCP/GMP knowledge, and the ability to coordinate both production and sanitation teams.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Direct and support 3rd‑shift production staff to meet output, quality, and safety targets.
• Monitor line performance, adjust staffing, and resolve bottlenecks or downtime issues.
• Verify ingredient usage, batch accuracy, and documentation for regulatory compliance.
• Conduct in‑process quality checks and elevate deviations to QA or Maintenance.
• Maintain accurate production logs, waste tracking, and shift‑handover reports.

Sanitation Oversight

• Lead sanitation crews in executing full cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, tools, and production areas.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, SSOPs, FDA requirements, and internal audit standards.
• Verify chemical concentrations, sanitation procedures, and equipment disassembly/reassembly.
• Perform pre‑operational inspections and sign‑off for 1st‑shift startup readiness.
• Maintain sanitation records, chemical inventories, and corrective‑action documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA, food‑safety, and facility safety policies during all overnight operations.
• Conduct safety observations, incident investigations, and near‑miss reporting.
• Ensure proper PPE use, lockout/tagout adherence, and chemical‑handling protocols.

Team Development & Communication

• Train employees on production processes, sanitation procedures, and safety expectations.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and cross‑training opportunities.
• Deliver clear shift‑handover communication to 1st‑shift Production, QA, and Maintenance.