2nd Shift Sanitation Lead

Job Title: 2nd Shift Sanitation Lead

The 2nd Shift Sanitation Lead oversees a team of approximately 28 sanitation associates in a large-scale bakery production environment. This hands-on role requires detailed disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembly of complex food manufacturing equipment while strictly following master sanitation schedules and regulatory standards. The position operates on the 2nd shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with flexibility for occasional overtime and weekend work as needed.

• Lead, coach, and support a crew of approximately 28 sanitation associates on the 2nd shift to ensure safe, efficient, and thorough cleaning operations.
• Perform hands-on disassembly, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembly of large-scale bakery production equipment, including mixers, ovens, and related machinery.
• Follow and enforce master sanitation schedules to ensure all equipment, production lines, and facility areas meet sanitation and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper application of HACCP principles, FDA requirements, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in all sanitation activities.
• Conduct detailed inspections of equipment and production areas to verify cleanliness and readiness for production after sanitation.
• Identify sanitation issues, investigate deviations, and drive root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Implement and support process improvement initiatives to enhance sanitation effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency.
• Coordinate janitorial duties related to production and common areas to maintain a clean and organized facility.
• Train and mentor sanitation team members on proper cleaning methods, safety practices, and adherence to SOPs and sanitation schedules.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to plan and sequence sanitation activities around production demands and equipment availability.
• Monitor and promote safe work practices, including proper use of cleaning chemicals, tools, and equipment.
• Document sanitation activities, issues, and corrective actions in accordance with company policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Support a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within the sanitation crew.

• Minimum 2–3 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing facility.
• Proven experience leading a sanitation crew or team in a food production environment.
• Hands-on experience cleaning and sanitizing large food manufacturing equipment; bakery equipment experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles and their application in sanitation programs.
• Experience following and executing a master sanitation schedule.
• Demonstrated experience with process improvement and implementing more efficient sanitation practices.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis to resolve sanitation issues and prevent recurrence.
• Familiarity with FDA requirements and food safety regulations related to sanitation.
• Ability to manage and coordinate a team while remaining actively involved in hands-on sanitation work.
• Ability to perform janitorial and sanitation duties in a fast-paced food production environment.
• Capability to troubleshoot sanitation challenges associated with equipment that must be disassembled and hand washed.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure all cleaning tasks are completed thoroughly and on schedule.

• Experience working in a bakery production environment or similar large-scale food manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to sanitation and food safety.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives within sanitation processes.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to effectively guide and motivate a large sanitation team.
• Ability to work 2nd shift (3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.) with openness to some overtime and weekend work as needed.

This role is based in a food manufacturing facility with multiple production lines that produce a variety of bakery products depending on daily order demands. The environment includes large mixers, ovens, and extensive bakery processing…