Sanitation Supervisor

Sanitation Supervisor

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.

Location and Schedule

Rhode Island Food Factory - 263 Jenckes Hill Road, Lincoln, RI 02865

3:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Weekend and holiday availability as needed

Responsibilities

The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all cleaning and sanitation activities within the Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing facility. This position ensures that equipment, production areas, and facility infrastructure are cleaned and sanitized in compliance with company policies, GMPs, HACCP, SQF/BRC standards, OSHA regulations, and all applicable food safety requirements. The Sanitation Supervisor leads sanitation employees, verifies cleaning effectiveness, and supports production readiness while preventing product contamination and cross-contamination.

• Supervise and coordinate daily sanitation operations for RTE processing and packaging areas.
• Ensure compliance with food safety programs including HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Verify proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, utensils, conveyors, drains, walls, floors, and production lines.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment and production areas are ready for startup.
• Monitor chemical usage, concentrations, and safe handling procedures.
• Train sanitation employees on:
  • Cleaning procedures
  • PPE requirements
  • Chemical safety
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • GMPs and hygiene practices
• Maintain sanitation records, logs, and documentation accurately and completely.
• Coordinate with QA, Maintenance, and Production departments to ensure sanitation effectiveness and production schedules are met.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies.
• Investigate sanitation deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor sanitation KPIs including ATP results, environmental swabs, audit findings, and downtime.
• Assist during third-party, customer, USDA/FDA, and internal audits.
• Ensure proper storage and labeling of sanitation chemicals and tools.
• Enforce employee attendance, discipline, and performance expectations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to sanitation efficiency and food safety.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Pre-op inspection pass rate
• ATP and microbiological swab results
• Environmental monitoring compliance
• Audit performance
• Sanitation downtime reduction
• Chemical usage control
• Employee safety and training compliance

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work in wet and cold environments for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE including gloves, aprons, goggles, face shields, and respirators if required.
• Able to work in an environment of wet floors, cleaning chemicals, cold temperatures; noise from processing equipment and frequent walking and standing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or food science background preferred.
• Minimum 2–5 years of sanitation experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• HACCP, SQF Practitioner, PCQI, or OSHA-related certifications are considered an asset.
• Experience in RTE or high-risk food manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of:
  • HACCP principles
  • SQF, BRC, or other GFSI standards
  • GMPs
  • SSOPs
  • Allergen control
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Chemical safety
• Ability to read and understand sanitation procedures and SDS documentation.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and sanitation tracking systems.
• Ability to work in wet, cold, and noisy manufacturing environments and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds as required.

Why You Should Join Our Team

• Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
• Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.