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. For more information about Bento Sushi and our opportunities, please visit www.bentosushi.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted. Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as a; Sanitation Supervisor, Sanitation Manager, Cleaning Supervisor, Sanitation Lead, Hygiene Supervisor, Sanitary Supervisor, Environment Services Supervisor, Industrial Sanitation Supervisor, Sanitation Team Leader.