Sanitation Operations Lead - Food Safety & QA

High Liner Foods; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

High Liner Foods is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to manage the facility sanitation program and lead a team of 20–25 hourly associates. You will ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance, and oversee pest control and chemical suppliers.

The role collaborates with QA and facility leadership to maintain audit readiness. Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, and guiding Kaizen-like improvements in sanitation, safety and food quality across the third shift.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in food safety and sanitation in a food environment.
• Strong knowledge of food sanitation requirements and QA processes.
• Experience enforcing quality and food safety expectations in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the sanitation program and budget, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Lead a team of 20–25 hourly associates on sanitation tasks and shift operations.
• Maintain audit readiness and coordinate with QA and leadership.
• Oversee pest control and chemical supplier relationships; manage cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Skills

Critical thinking

English communication

Quality and food safety

Reliability and decisiveness

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above preferred

HACCP & 3rd party audit certified

Job description

High Liner Foods is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to manage the facility sanitation program and lead a team of 20–25 hourly associates. You will ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance, and oversee pest control and chemical suppliers.

The role collaborates with QA and facility leadership to maintain audit readiness. Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, and guiding Kaizen-like improvements in sanitation, safety and food quality across the third shift.