Sanitation Supervisor

Bento Nouveau Inc; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Group health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Bento Sushi in Lincoln, Rhode Island, invites an experienced Sanitation Supervisor to oversee cleaning in our Ready-to-Eat facility. The role leads sanitation staff, ensuring GMP/HACCP adherence and safe chemical handling, with strong record-keeping and collaboration with QA, Maintenance, and Production.

Expect a 3:00 pm–11:00 pm schedule, weekend/holiday availability, and the chance to drive continuous sanitation improvements in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or food science background preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily sanitation operations for RTE processing and packaging areas.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Verify proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, utensils, conveyors, drains, walls, floors, and production lines.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment and production areas are ready for startup.
• Monitor chemical usage, concentrations, and safe handling procedures.
• Train sanitation employees on Cleaning procedures, PPE, chemical safety, LOTO, GMPs and hygiene practices.
• Maintain sanitation records, logs, and documentation accurately.
• Coordinate with QA, Maintenance, and Production to ensure sanitation effectiveness and schedules.
• Ensure OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies.
• Investigate sanitation deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor sanitation KPIs including ATP results, environmental swabs, audits, downtime.
• Assist during third-party, customer, USDA/FDA, and internal audits.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of sanitation chemicals and tools.
• Enforce attendance, discipline, and performance expectations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to sanitation efficiency.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HACCP knowledge

SSOPs knowledge

Chemical safety

SDS literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or food science background preferred

HACCP / SQF / PCQI or OSHA certifications asset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sanitation tracking systems

Job description

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.

Location and Schedule

• Rhode Island Food Factory- 263 Jenckes Hill Road, Lincoln, RI 02865
• 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
• Weekend and holiday availability as needed

Responsibilities

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all cleaning and sanitation activities within the Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility. This position ensures that equipment, production areas, and facility infrastructure are cleaned and sanitized in compliance with company policies, GMPs, HACCP, SQF/BRC standards, OSHA regulations, and all applicable food safety requirements. The Sanitation Supervisor leads sanitation employees, verifies cleaning effectiveness, and supports production readiness while preventing product contamination and cross-contamination.

• Supervise and coordinate daily sanitation operations for RTE processing and packaging areas.
• Ensure compliance with food safety programs including HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Verify proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, utensils, conveyors, drains, walls, floors, and production lines.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment and production areas are ready for startup.
• Monitor chemical usage, concentrations, and safe handling procedures.
• Train sanitation employees on:
  • Cleaning procedures
  • PPE requirements
  • Chemical safety
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • GMPs and hygiene practices
• Maintain sanitation records, logs, and documentation accurately and completely.
• Coordinate with QA, Maintenance, and Production departments to ensure sanitation effectiveness and production schedules are met.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies.
• Investigate sanitation deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor sanitation KPIs including ATP results, environmental swabs, audit findings, and downtime.
• Assist during third-party, customer, USDA/FDA, and internal audits.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of sanitation chemicals and tools.
• Enforce employee attendance, discipline, and performance expectations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to sanitation efficiency and food safety.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• ATP and microbiological swab results
• Chemical usage control
• Employee safety and training compliance

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work in wet and cold environments for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE including gloves, aprons, goggles, face shields, and respirators if required.
• Able to work in an environment of wet floors, cleaning chemicals, cold temperatures; noise from processing equipment and frequent walking and standing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or food science background preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• HACCP, SQF Practitioner, PCQI, or OSHA-related certifications are considered an asset.
• Experience in RTE or high-risk food manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of:
  • HACCP principles
  • SQF, BRC, or other GFSI standards
  • GMPs
  • SSOPs
  • Allergen control
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Chemical safety
• Ability to read and understand sanitation procedures and SDS documentation.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and sanitation tracking systems.
• Ability to work in wet, cold, and noisy manufacturing environments and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds as required.

Why you should join our team:

• Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
• Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.

For more information about Bento Sushi and our opportunities, please visit www.bentosushi.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted. Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as a; Sanitation Supervisor, Sanitation Manager, Cleaning Supervisor, Sanitation Lead, Hygiene Supervisor, Sanitary Supervisor, Environment Services Supervisor, Industrial Sanitation Supervisor, Sanitation Team Leader.