02204A Supervisor, Sanitation

When it comes to baking, BakeMark has its own secret ingredient: a team of passionate talented employees. For over 100 years, BakeMark has stood for excellence in quality and service, for our customers, our stakeholders and our colleagues. We attribute our success to our colleagues and their contributions towards meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders. We shall share our values and ways of working. We are passionate about the baking industry. We excel at creating strong partnerships within the company and with our loyal customers. We love to innovate and thrive to manufacture and deliver performing bakery products and world-class customer service.

With over 100 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and service. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with branches conveniently-located across the U.S. as well as across multiple provinces in Canada.

At BakeMark we appreciate our employees and their families and offer a competitive pay and a full suite of benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost)
• 401K or RRSP (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Quality Assurance Manager, the Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing sanitation operations throughout the facility, including manufacturing, warehouse, and exterior grounds.

This role ensures the facility maintains a clean, safe, and compliant production environment by planning and directing daily sanitation activities, supervising sanitation personnel, and verifying that equipment and production areas are properly cleaned and released for production on schedule. The Sanitation Supervisor manages allergen control, pest prevention, environmental monitoring, and sanitation verification programs while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, including 21 CFR Part 117 Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and FSMA Preventive Controls, as well as BRCGS, SQF, and OSHA requirements.

The Sanitation Supervisor partners closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) teams to support food safety, product quality, operational efficiency, and audit readiness. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who develops employees, enforces GMP and safety standards, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and direct sanitation and janitorial personnel.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety, GMP, food safety, and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Manage inventory and procurement of sanitation supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Support pest control programs through monitoring, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Develop, implement, and enforce sanitation procedures, operating methods, and workplace expectations.
• Facilitate problem-solving initiatives to improve facility cleanliness, sanitation effectiveness, and food safety performance.
• Train, coach, and develop sanitation employees on safety, GMP, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Develop work schedules and coordinate sanitation activities to support production requirements and compliance with BRCGS, FDA, state regulatory agencies, microbiological standards, and 5S principles.
• Maintain the Master Sanitation Schedule and all associated documentation required for regulatory and audit compliance.
• Conduct inspections of facilities, equipment, and production areas to verify cleaning effectiveness and compliance with established standards.
• Review sanitation records, ATP results, environmental monitoring data, and corrective actions to ensure effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, QA, and EHS departments to address sanitation-related issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal, regulatory, customer, and third-party audits.
• Ensure appropriate implementation of chemical safety programs, including Hazard Communication (HazCom), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and confined space procedures.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate BakeMark's core values of Partnership, Performance, and Passion in all assigned responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Passion

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrates strong knowledge of sanitation systems, food safety requirements, and cleaning processes.
• Teamwork: Promotes collaboration and contributes to a positive team environment.
• Ethics and Integrity: Treats others with respect, keeps commitments, and upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Commitment: Supports company goals and objectives.
• Professionalism: Communicates effectively and interacts with others respectfully.

Performance

• Analytical Skills: Uses data and observations to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Problem Solving: Identifies issues and implements timely, effective solutions.
• Continuous Learning: Actively develops knowledge and shares expertise with others.
• Planning and Organization: Prioritizes work effectively and manages competing responsibilities.
• Accountability: Consistently meets deadlines and fulfills responsibilities.
• Emotional Intelligence: Maintains professionalism and composure in challenging situations.

Partnership

• Interpersonal Skills: Builds relationships, maintains confidentiality, and values diverse perspectives.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively through oral and written channels.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across departments to achieve common goals.
• Leadership: Provides coaching, guidance, and support to team members.
• Customer Focus: Supports internal customers while maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Initiative

• Proactively identifies sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety risks before they impact operations.
• Takes ownership of sanitation performance and follows issues through to resolution.
• Drives continuous improvement efforts that enhance cleaning effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Independently prioritizes work and adjusts plans based on production demands.
• Maintains ongoing audit readiness for FDA, BRCGS, SQF, customer, and regulatory inspections.
• Leads root cause investigations and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Identifies training opportunities and develops team capabilities.
• Partners cross-functionally to resolve sanitation-related challenges.
• Demonstrates safety leadership by addressing unsafe conditions and behaviors immediately.
• Effectively manages resources and escalates issues when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience in a union manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of BRCGS, SQF, GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, and FDA regulations preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive employee development, and maintain food safety and workplace safety standards.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, technical procedures, government regulations, and industry standards.
• Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios, and statistical analysis.
• Ability to interpret charts, graphs, trends, and sanitation performance metrics.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems involving multiple variables in dynamic environments.
• Ability to interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to make sound decisions and prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Stand and walk for extended periods, frequently exceeding eight (8) hours per shift.
• Frequently use hands and arms to reach, handle, feel, and manipulate objects and equipment.
• Occasionally sit, bend, stoop, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Ability to communicate effectively through speaking and hearing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Work is primarily performed in a food manufacturing environment.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical equipment and industrial cleaning chemicals.
• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures, moisture, and outdoor weather conditions.
• Occasional exposure to elevated work areas and electrical hazards.
• Noise levels are frequently high and may require hearing protection.
• Must be able to inspect, handle, taste, touch, and smell finished bakery products and ingredients as required for quality and food safety purposes.

BakeMark is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at BakeMark via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written agreement in place for this position from BakeMark HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of BakeMark. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BakeMark as a result of the referral or through other means.

BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law.