Sanitation Supervisor [Full Time]

Bread Alone Bakery•Lake Katrine, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Supervisor is a key position within the Facilities Department, focusing on both Sanitation and Food Safety for the entire bakery. This role serves as the Person in Charge (PIC) for their shift, overseeing productivity and ensuring proper shift staffing. Supervisors are the first line of leadership, providing hands-on guidance, mentoring, and supporting the development of the team's cohesion, operational knowledge, and practical skills. The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for completing all assigned tasks while maintaining mandatory safety and sanitation standards throughout the building and grounds. This role also assists in establishing and maintaining appropriate safety and sanitation standards. Additionally, the position requires a working knowledge of Bread Alone’s warehouse management/organization. Supervisors actively troubleshoot issues, communicate them to other supervisors and the Manager on Duty (MOD), and hold themselves and their teammates accountable to Bread Alone's safety, culture, and employee conduct standards. They address product, equipment, and interpersonal issues according to policy, seeking manager support when necessary, and are responsible for documenting and communicating issues to their manager. Supervisors take ownership of their shift, embodying the core management principles of work ethic, curiosity, gritty determination, honesty, and humility. They lead by asking for consent, building consensus, and avoiding coercion.

Requirements

Able to stand for long periods of time while executing tasks quickly and accurately
Able to 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 of time
Respect for and comfort with a diverse and inclusive workplace
Able to pull, push, move and lift to waist level
Able to carry awkward and shifting weights up to 50 pounds in a safe and controlled manner
Able to work with, handle, operate, and control hot equipment and products in a safe manner according to Bread Alone guidelines
Able and willing to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and assigned uniform as required per company policy
Willing to follow all safety guidelines set out by Bread Alone
Willing to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices which includes but are not limited to: Removing any visible or exposed piercings and body jewelry, personal accessories, false nails & refraining from makeup at work (ie. mascara or heavy foundation, lipstick)
Willing to take responsibility for your own and others safety by following all safety rules and regulations and reporting any unsafe conditions to your manager

Responsibilities

Ensure safe, efficient, high quality operation of assigned station(s)
Have a full knowledge of and ability to communicate effectively all guidelines for safe and efficient operation of the station under your supervision
Create sustainability in our job environment through collaboration with your teammates in achieving our goals
Demonstrate a commitment to Bread Alone’s core mission to consistently deliver high quality organic baked goods to the Hudson Valley and surrounding regions
Actively and immediately communicate any possible delays or product quality issues to managers in your department
Ensure that Bread Alone safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), culture, and food safety standards are being followed by you and all team members on your station
Responsible for proper, safe equipment operation, including calibration, routine maintenance and routine troubleshooting as set by managers and training materials
Ensure proper use of PPE by the Sanitation team and any other employees assisting in or impacted by Sanitation processes
Must be trained, following all required safety protocols, in the use of the warehouse forklift, electric pallet jack, etc., in order to organize the warehouse at all times
Provide feedback to managers and training department on areas of our protocols and training guidelines that need improvement
Ensure that you and any professionals assigned to your station are following the break schedule. Communicate with your MOD regarding any need for adjustments based on workflow as necessary
Organize and delegate tasks as needed to any professionals assigned to your station
Listen to team members, provide feedback to manager on any issues and seek support when necessary
Coach and encourage team members to perform according to Bread Alone rules but defer any corrective or disciplinary action to their manager
Report to manager any issues that arise that are outside supervisor responsibilities