Sanitation OPS, Supervisor

gategroup; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Life insurance

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Free meals

Job summary

gategroup in Newark, NJ is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to direct sanitation operations, ensure GMP/SOP compliance, and drive safety, quality, and cost objectives in a high-volume food service environment. Responsibilities include audits, training, coordinating with QA, maintaining records, and working with vendors, with a 5% travel expectation.

A high school diploma is required, with 5+ years of supervisory sanitation experience; HACCP/SQF knowledge is preferred and bilingual skills are a

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years sanitation and supervisory experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• 2 years’ experience in the food industry or airline-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strictly follows and enforces food safety and quality policies, GMPs and SOPs.
• Coordinates with department managers and QA to address customer and regulatory issues.
• Provides leadership to improve and validate safety and sanitation practices.
• Inspect equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with standards; develop corrective actions.
• Perform routine audits and sanitation inspections; report maintenance needs.
• Advise management on equipment changes to improve sanitation standards.
• Ensure unit is audit-ready and supports audits.
• Develops sanitation training programs and delivers to employees.
• Maintain detailed records of sanitation activities and issues.
• Report potential contamination to QA manager.
• Oversee porters and third-party cleaning crews; coordinate with chemical suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

GMPs

HACCP

SQF

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for directing all activities associated with the sanitation operation. Oversees sanitation function to ensure compliance with all Company, quality management programs and food safety systems. The Sanitation /Supervisor ensures that all Safety, Quality (related to Sanitation), Continuous Improvement and Cost expectations are delivered.

Target Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000

On-site Location: 236 Vanderpool St, Newark NJ 07114

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strictly follows and enforces food safety and quality policies, Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinates with the department managers and Quality Assurance Manager to assure proper follow up on all customer and regulatory issues (complaints, audits, and requests for information).
• Provides leadership and guidance in directing efforts to improve, maintain and validate safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
• She/he examines all equipment to ensure that it works properly and meets all governmental standards. In instances of violations, develops a plan to correct the situation.
• Performs routine audits and sanitation inspection of equipment and recommend maintenance/repair needs for correction to comply with sanitation practices in accordance to state and federal sanitation regulations and company's standards.
• Confers with management and production personnel on sanitation problems, and recommends changes in equipment, plant layout, lighting, ventilation, or work practices to improve sanitation standards.
• To ensure that the unit is audit ready always and provide support in all audits.
• Continuously verifies/validates sanitation effectiveness and propose better ways to clean/sanitize, maximizing results and minimizing cost.
• Develops training programs related to sanitation law and company best practices and delivers these initiatives to employees in one-on-one and group settings.
• Keeps detailed records of all sanitation related activities and issues, such as inspections and violations, also notating how and when each situation was resolved.
• Reports any potential contamination and suspicious activity to the Quality Assurance manager immediately.
• Administers and supervises porters and third‑party cleaning company.
• The sanitation supervisor will work very closely with chemical supply vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School degree or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in related field or equivalent preferred.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years sanitation and supervisory experience working in a high volume, manufacturing environment is required.
• 2 years’ experience in the food industry or Airline related experience preferred.

Technical Skills (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP, SQF standards
• Demonstrate a high level of communication, cooperation and teamwork with all departments

Language / Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Bi‑lingual is a plus, Vietnamese Language Skills Beneficial.
• Must have the ability to give performance feedback to employees daily
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces sanitation regulations.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

Job Dimensions Geographic Responsibility: Hub size unit

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: 5%

Exemption Classification: Exempt

Internal Relationships: External Relationships:

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:

• Will be exposed to extreme temperature changes and noise.
• Will work with cleaning solutions, people-safe chemicals and related equipment to thoroughly clean and sanitize food service equipment and facilities.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move product, equipment and supplies up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts of 8+ hours.

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: (Local Currency) None

Organization Structure Direct Line Manager (Title): Facilities Manager

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable):

Number of Direct Reports: 11-22

Number of Dotted Line Reports: Estimated Total Size of Team: 11-22

Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
• Engaging – Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
• Inspiring – Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
• Achieving – Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position Employees at gategroup are expected to live ourValues of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate theseValues, we expect to observe the following from everyone: Excellence We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires. We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves. Passion Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care. We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks. Responsibility We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet. We always look out for each other –creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility. Respect Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals. We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Candidates will be required to go through Pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and/or airport fingerprinting.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law. For further information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

We anticipate that this job will close on: 09/01/2026

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If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us! gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. We work in an exciting industry – fast‑paced and ever‑changing. Industry trends and customer expectations are constantly evolving and it is critical that we are agile, innovative and ready for change - and our people are our driving force. We offer attractive opportunities to be part of this fast‑paced and truly international working environment. For further information, please visit www.gategroup.com.