Sanitation Supervisor

Bread Alone Bakery•Town of Olive, NY

2d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor is a key position in Bread Alone’s Facilities Department, which focuses on sanitation and food safety throughout the bakery. As the Person in Charge for the shift, the Supervisor oversees productivity and staffing, provides hands-on guidance and mentorship to team members, and supports their development of teamwork, operational knowledge, and practical skills. The role is responsible for completing assigned sanitation tasks while maintaining mandatory safety and sanitation standards throughout the bakery building and grounds in Boiceville, New York. The Supervisor also assists with establishing and maintaining appropriate standards and needs a working knowledge of warehouse management and organization. They troubleshoot issues, communicate with other department supervisors and the Manager on Duty, uphold company safety, culture, and conduct standards, and document and report product, equipment, or team issues to management. Supervisors take ownership of their shifts and lead by example, using consent and consensus rather than coercion. The scheduled hours are Thursday through Monday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The bakery operates year-round, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Able to stand for long periods while completing tasks quickly and accurately.
Able to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment.
Able to tolerate exposure to high levels of heat and cold.
Able to twist and bend repeatedly for long periods.
Respectful of and comfortable working in a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Able to pull, push, move, and lift items to waist level.
Able to safely and controllably carry awkward, shifting weights up to 50 pounds.
Able to safely handle, operate, and control hot equipment and products according to company guidelines.
Able and willing to use required PPE and assigned uniform in accordance with company policy.
Willing to follow all Bread Alone safety guidelines.
Willing to follow Good Manufacturing Practices, including removing visible or exposed piercings and body jewelry, personal accessories, and false nails, and refraining from makeup at work.
Willing to take responsibility for personal and team safety, follow safety rules and regulations, and report unsafe conditions to a manager.
Must be willing to work consistently throughout the year, including weekends and holidays.
Must be trained and follow required safety protocols when using the warehouse forklift, electric pallet jack, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

Ensure safe, efficient, high-quality operation of assigned station(s).
Know and communicate all guidelines for safe and efficient operation of the supervised station.
Collaborate with teammates to create sustainability in the work environment and achieve goals.
Demonstrate commitment to Bread Alone’s mission of delivering high-quality organic baked goods to the Hudson Valley and surrounding regions.
Immediately communicate possible delays or product quality issues to department managers.
Ensure that the team follows Bread Alone safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), culture, and food safety standards.
Ensure proper and safe equipment operation, including calibration, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting as directed by managers and training materials.
Ensure proper PPE use by the Sanitation team and other employees involved in or affected by sanitation processes.
Use the warehouse forklift, electric pallet jack, and other equipment to organize the warehouse, following required training and safety protocols.
Provide feedback to managers and train the department on protocols and training guidelines that need improvement.
Ensure assigned professionals follow the break schedule and communicate workflow-related adjustment needs to the Manager on Duty.
Organize and delegate tasks to assigned professionals.
Listen to team members, provide feedback to managers about issues, and seek support when needed.
Coach and encourage team members to follow Bread Alone rules; defer corrective or disciplinary action to their manager.
Report issues outside the Supervisor’s responsibilities to the manager.
Troubleshoot station issues and communicate them to other department supervisors and the Manager on Duty.
Document and communicate product, equipment, and team issues to the manager.