Sanitation Supervisor

Rise Baking Company; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Baking Company in Worcester, MA is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead the sanitation team, ensure FDA and GFSI compliance, and support production goals.

You will develop sanitation schedules, train staff, manage budget, and participate in audits and pest-control efforts. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of supervisory experience and HACCP/PCQI certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 2+ years of supervisory sanitation experience.
• 2+ years supervisory experience preferred.
• GFSI, FDA, and State Dept. of Agriculture experience preferred.
• HACCP and PCQI certification preferred.
• Experience with budgeting and office software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Sanitation team across all shifts, including training and performance management.
• Develop and maintain master sanitation schedules and daily housekeeping records.
• Ensure proper equipment sanitation and smooth startups.
• Support QA and Production in validating allergen cleaning effectiveness.
• Participate in audits and implement continuous improvement in sanitation practices.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

2+ years supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Full Time Worcester, MA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 3467

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Job Purpose

Lead the Sanitation team to achieve full plant compliance with sanitation/cleaning standards, food safety, and personnel safety, maintaining all federal, state, and customer requirements. Provide sanitation support to the plant to help ensure production schedules are met and manufacturing goals are achieved.

Essential Functions

• Manage Sanitation team across all shifts including training, development, scheduling, and performance management
• Develop, implement, and maintain master sanitation schedules, ensuring master sanitation schedules and daily housekeeping requirements are executed effectively, documented, and filed accordingly
• Ensure proper equipment sanitation and efficient startups through an understanding of the manufacturing process and equipment/parts design
• Ensure all areas of the plant are properly sanitized and in good repair
• Work with Quality Assurance and Production to validate/verify allergen cleaning effectiveness
• Work with facility leadership to ensure readiness for upcoming projects; demonstrate good time management in planning work schedules to ensure deadlines are met
• Order and maintain inventory for Sanitation department materials; manage inventory to keep within budget
• Manage chemical control within the Sanitation department, working with chemical provider
• Ensure proper training is completed and documented for the Sanitation team
• Continually train, monitor and enforce compliance to safety program including Lock Out Tag Out, chemical safety, chemical SDS, etc.; monitor department adherence to required PPEs
• Create, update, and audit sanitation program and all SSOPs to ensure compliance with FDA and GFSI requirements
• Assist with updating quality systems relating to sanitation, environmental safety, food safety, and quality controls
• Actively participate in food safety and plant audits, company audits, and 2nd and 3rd party audits
• Provide pest control support, working with pest control provider to ensure corrective actions are closed out in a timely manner
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement, foster a sense of team responsibility for achieving goals and supporting plant metrics, and lead the department by example
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products manufactured in the facility
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• Bachelor of Science degree preferred and/or 2 years of experience in implementing sanitation programs
• 2+ years of supervisory experience preferred
• GFSI, FDA, and State Department of Agriculture experience preferred
• HACCP and PCQI certification preferred
• Experience developing and managing to a budget preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Strong leadership, team-building, and coaching skills with an intense desire to drive positive change, develop interdepartmental relationships, and deliver results
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to think quickly and handle frequent change
• Ability to establish rapport quickly, communicating with ease, skill, and conviction
• Continuous improvement mind-set with the ability to lead and support multiple projects

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $85,000 annually. Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Rise Baking Company complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your annual salary, Rise Baking Company offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus eligibility, incentive and recognition programs and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). At Rise Baking Company, our people are our finest ingredient.