Sanitation Supervisor - 2nd Shift (Bilingual)

Dessert Holdings Inc.; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Desert Holdings is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor for the 2nd shift at our Newburyport, MA facility. You will lead a team to clean and sanitize production lines, ensure SSOP compliance, and support pest control and GMP programs.

The role also emphasizes training staff, maintaining records for audits, and collaborating with other departments to resolve sanitation issues. A bilingual English/Spanish candidate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in food science, microbiology, food safety or equivalent.
• 3+ years in QA or Sanitation role in a food manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years' experience in a Supervisory or Team leader role.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Knowledge of Microbiology, Sanitation, Chemical Safety and Pest Control.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Ability to work flexible work schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide staff to clean and sanitize production line equipment and facilities according to schedules and SSOPs.
• Implement and maintain sanitation procedures and training in compliance with the company's Sanitation Program.
• Monitor and address employee performance and adherence to attendance policies, providing guidance and feedback as needed.
• Provide hands‑on support for chemical handling, safety procedures, and organized storage of sanitation supplies.
• Oversee pest control management, including scheduling, monitoring, and coordinating pest control activities to maintain a safe and compliant facility.
• Monitor sanitation performance, identify issues, and assist with corrective actions for non‑compliance areas.
• Collaborate with other departments and shifts to resolve sanitation‑related concerns promptly.
• Assist in audits (GFSI/FSC22000) and support corrective actions as needed.
• Train sanitation staff on SSOPs, GMPs, and safety standards.
• Maintain records of inspections, violations, and sanitation KPIs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support a clean, safe, and compliant manufacturing environment.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Associate's degree in food science, microbiology, food safety or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Desert Holdings is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor for the 2nd shift at our Newburyport, MA facility. You will lead a team to clean and sanitize production lines, ensure SSOP compliance, and support pest control and GMP programs.

The role also emphasizes training staff, maintaining records for audits, and collaborating with other departments to resolve sanitation issues. A bilingual English/Spanish candidate is preferred.