Sanitation Team Leader (Food Manufacturing)

Salary: $66,600–$86,600 annually, plus annual bonus eligibility.

Company

hirify.global operates bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes to produce and distribute branded baked goods across the United States.

What you will do

• Lead sanitation shift execution while maintaining quality, food safety, efficiency, and workplace safety standards.
• Assign, track, and escalate operational issues while coordinating with department leaders, incoming shift leaders, and cross-functional partners.
• Coach, onboard, train, and develop associates while promoting accountability, problem-solving, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver KPIs covering people, quality, safety, service, cost, throughput, and on-time, in-full shipping.
• Reduce waste and downtime, oversee staffing schedules, and prepare priorities for upcoming shifts.
• Analyze sanitation, quality, and food safety trends and support plant inspections, food defense, GMP, SQF, and other compliance programs.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of bakery or food manufacturing operations management experience.
• At least 2 years of bakery operations, quality, food safety, or sanitation supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field preferred; equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.
• HACCP, PCQI, Food Defense Coordinator, and GFSI certification, plus Sanitation Essentials, AIB Sanitation/Food Safety, or similar training.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong communication and interpersonal skills, organization, attention to detail, and multitasking ability.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays, read English procedures, work above ground level with safety equipment, and work in non-air-conditioned conditions.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and respectful workplace focused on associate engagement, development, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and 401(k) with company match.
• Safe working environment with programs focused on eliminating unsafe acts and conditions.
• Access to operational applications including Kleanz, SOMAX, Rever, Shift Guides, and Intelex.