Sanitation Supervisor - Weekend

Just Born, Inc. is a family-owned candy manufacturer that has been creating joyful moments for generations. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, we are proud to produce iconic brands like PEEPS®, MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES®, and GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS®. Our purpose is simple: to create joyful moments and build stronger communities. Guided by our highest ideals - to take care of each other, do the right thing, and give forward - we remain committed to our people, our consumers, our community, and the planet.

The Sanitation Supervisor leads sanitation operations within the manufacturing facility to ensure a safe, clean, and compliant environment that supports food safety, product quality, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for leading and developing sanitation team members, overseeing sanitation programs and schedules, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards, and partnering cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement. Schedule: Friday through Monday, 4:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (four 10-hour shifts), offering a consistent four-day workweek and three consecutive days off each week. Location: Bethlehem, PA

How You’ll Impact Results:

Sanitation Operations & Food Safety

• Lead sanitation activities to ensure equipment, production areas, and facility spaces are cleaned and maintained in accordance with food safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards.
• Manage and maintain the Master Sanitation Schedule and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s), ensuring all scheduled sanitation activities are completed effectively and on time.
• Oversee the safe use, handling, storage, and application of sanitation chemicals.
• Conduct routine sanitation inspections, identify issues, and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain required sanitation documentation and support internal and external audits and inspections.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop sanitation associates to achieve safety, quality, and productivity objectives.
• Provide training on sanitation procedures, food safety requirements, chemical handling, and safe work practices.
• Establish clear performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback, recognition, and support for employee development.
• Foster a positive, inclusive work environment that encourages accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to support manufacturing schedules and business objectives.
• Facilitate root cause problem-solving and implement sustainable corrective actions to address sanitation and operational challenges.
• Identify opportunities to improve sanitation processes, equipment effectiveness, efficiencies, and overall facility conditions.
• Support departmental goals related to labor utilization, costs, waste reduction, quality, and operational performance.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a proactive safety culture through coaching, training, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety requirements, applicable regulations, and workplace safety standards.
• Support a culture where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are integrated into daily operations.