Sanitation Supervisor

Position Overview

Bread Alone Supervisors are to ensure that their station is running, safely, smoothly, efficiently and in accordance with our Purpose, Values and Culture. Supervisors embody good habits and Bread Alone culture always leading by example.

The Sanitation Supervisor is a key position within the Facilities Department. This department primarily focuses on both Sanitation and Food Safety for the entire bakery. The Supervisor is the PIC (Person in Charge) for their shift – overseeing productivity and making certain that shift staffing is properly in place. They are our first line of leadership and the primary source of hands‑on guidance for our professionals.

They are the mentors for our professionals and are responsible for supporting the development of the professional team’s cohesion, operational knowledge and practical skills.

The Sanitation Supervisor focuses on completing all assigned tasks, while maintaining all mandatory safety and sanitation standards, throughout the building and grounds at Bread Alone Bakery. This role will also assist with establishing new and maintaining appropriate safety and sanitation standards throughout the building. In addition to daily sanitation requirements, this position entails a working knowledge of Bread Alone’s warehouse management/organization.

Supervisors are responsible for actively troubleshooting issues that arise on their station(s) and communicating those issues with other supervisors in their department, and with the Manager on Duty (MOD).

Supervisors must hold themselves and their teammates accountable to Bread Alone safety, culture, and employee conduct standards. They must address any product, equipment, and interpersonal issues in accordance with Bread Alone policy and seek support from managers when necessary. Supervisors are responsible for properly documenting and communicating with their manager any issue regarding product, equipment, or the team.

Supervisors take ownership and responsibility for their shift. They embody the work ethic, curiosity, gritty determination, honesty, and humility that is at the core the Bread Alone management principles. Supervisors ask for consent, build consensus, and never use coercion to lead their team.

This is a full‑time position with a focus on PM hours. We strive to make schedules as manageable as possible to encourage and allow work‑life balance. The hours for this role are 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.

• 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…