Sanitation Team Leader

Salary: $71,300–$92,700 annually, with annual bonus eligibility.

Company

Large-scale bakery manufacturer producing breads, English muffins, bagels, cakes, and donuts through a nationwide organization of more than 20,000 associates.

What you will do

• Lead sanitation shift operations while maintaining product quality, food safety, efficiency, and workplace safety standards.
• Set priorities, assign and follow up on actions, escalate issues, and coordinate with incoming shifts, department leaders, and cross-functional partners.
• Coach, onboard, train, and develop associates while building engagement, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver KPIs across people, quality, safety, service, cost, throughput, and on-time, in-full shipping.
• Reduce waste and downtime, oversee staffing schedules, and use tablet applications including Kleanz, SOMAX, Rever, Shift Guides, and Intelex.
• Analyze sanitation, quality, and food safety trends and support facility inspections, food defense, GMP, SQF, and related programs.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of bakery or food manufacturing operations management experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in bakery operations, quality, food safety, or sanitation.
• HACCP, PCQI, Food Defense Coordinator, and GFSI/SQF certifications, plus Sanitation Essentials, AIB Sanitation/Food Safety, or similar training.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field preferred; equivalent education, training, and experience may substitute.
• Ability to read English and accurately follow written procedures; English required at a working proficiency level.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, strong communication and interpersonal skills, organization, attention to detail, multitasking, and the ability to work under pressure.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay and annual bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and 401(k) with company match.
• Safe and inclusive work environment focused on diversity, associate development, and authentic participation.
• Flexible scheduling may include weekends and holidays to support operational needs.
• Work may require operating above ground level with safety equipment and working in a non-air-conditioned environment.