Sanitation Supervisor

B&G Foods Inc.•New York, NY

22d•$67,450 - $84,000

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all sanitation activities within the food manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with food safety regulations, company policies, and customer requirements. This role leads sanitation staff, ensures proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities, and supports food safety programs such as GMPs, HACCP, and SQF. Schedule: Overnight Shift: 8:30pm-7:00am | Sunday - Wednesday (4 days, 10-hour shift)

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
2–5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment
Prior supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of food safety regulations and sanitation best practices
Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and SSOPs
Experience with sanitation chemicals and CIP/COP systems (preferred)
Ability to read and maintain sanitation documentation
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with sanitation chemicals and CIP/COP systems (preferred)

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily sanitation activities, including equipment, production lines, and facility cleaning
Ensure sanitation is completed according to Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) and SSOPs
Verify proper use and handling of cleaning chemicals and sanitation tools
Conduct pre-operational and post-sanitation inspections to ensure readiness for production
Address sanitation-related issues promptly to minimize production downtime
Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and local health regulations
Support and enforce GMP, HACCP, allergen control, and food defense programs
Maintain accurate sanitation records, logs, and documentation
Assist during internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections
Investigate and document sanitation-related deviations and corrective actions
Supervise, train, and coach sanitation employees on proper cleaning procedures and safety practices
Assign daily work tasks and manage labor efficiency
Enforce safety policies, PPE usage, and chemical safety procedures
Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as needed
Monitor sanitation effectiveness to prevent cross-contamination and product adulteration
Identify sanitation-related equipment or facility issues and report maintenance needs
Work closely with Maintenance and Production teams to coordinate cleaning schedules
Prepare / Process / Pre-Weigh ingredients and materials for incoming 1st shift ready for production
Pre-start-up filling and packing lines for 1st shift production
Prepare / Cook initial batches of sauce for production start on 1st shift.