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Wonderbrands

Canadian bakery producing branded breads

Sanitation Supervisor - Manufacturing

Cleaning & Custodial ServicesPosted on Nov 8
Full-timeMississauga, ON, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • Five years of sanitation leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge and experience with sanitation processes, cleaning chemistry, chemical storage, handling and dispensing systems, and sanitary design principles.
  • Knowledge of HACCP/FSMA, GMP standards, WHMIS, First Aid, food safety, basic food microbiology, Lock Out and Tag Out, and occupational health and safety requirements.
  • Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work in cold, hot, humid, or wet manufacturing conditions, work with chemicals, and stand or walk regularly.
  • Ability to handle confidential matters and interact effectively in plant environments.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily sanitation activities across production areas to ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, and company standards.
  • Develop, implement, and update sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs), and verify adherence.
  • Schedule and supervise cleaning tasks, including deep cleaning equipment, silos, proofers, drains, and high-care areas.
  • Conduct pre-operational inspections to validate cleanliness and sanitation effectiveness before production starts.
  • Monitor chemical usage, ensure proper dilution and safe handling, and track inventory to control costs and prevent shortages.
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance to address sanitation-related non-conformances and corrective actions.
  • Train and mentor sanitation team members on safe and effective cleaning practices.
  • Maintain sanitation logs and records to support audit readiness, including BRC, internal, and customer audits.
  • Coordinate contractors for specialized sanitation, such as heat treatment and mold remediation.
  • Identify and proactively resolve sanitation issues, including pest activity, allergen control, and cross-contamination risks.
  • Provide clear direction and set performance expectations for sanitation team members.
  • Develop and maintain a team environment that supports collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Identify training needs and facilitate ongoing development and cross-training for sanitation staff.
  • Conduct regular team meetings to review performance, communicate updates, and address concerns.
  • Recognize and reward individual and team achievements.
  • Handle conflict resolution and foster open communication within the team.
  • Track efficiencies to attain and exceed budget targets.
  • Maintain cost-effective weekly sanitation labor requirements based on projected volumes and historical records, adjusting requirements as needed.
  • Coach, develop, and engage the sanitation team to work collaboratively toward business goals.
  • Take corrective action, including disciplinary action when necessary.
  • Maintain cross-functional relationships with the leadership team and corporate sanitation and food safety teams.
  • Participate in internal, customer, and annual audits.
  • Support swabbing and Quality Assurance activities as directed by the Quality Assurance lead.
  • Provide backup support to Production as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education, such as a college or university degree in Science.
  • A continuous-improvement mindset and commitment to sanitation and its importance to the safety and quality of manufactured food products.
  • Experience creating and developing a strong team environment.
  • Ability to provide guidance, direction, feedback, and recognition to the team.
  • Ability to lead and embrace change.
  • Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Organization, results orientation, and proactive follow-up.
  • Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.

About the Company

Wonderbrands

Canadian bakery producing branded breads

Wonderbrands is a large Canadian bakery group that produces and distributes everyday breads and bakery products. Its lineup includes Wonder, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa brands, which are baked fresh daily in its facilities for Canadian customers. The company’s products come to life through large-scale baking operations that mix dough, bake it, and ship it through an optimized supply chain so groceries and retailers can offer fresh bread quickly. What sets Wonderbrands apart is its combination of scale, production innovation capabilities, and advanced supply chain practices, paired with a strong focus on investing in the communities where it bakes. This enables faster production, reliable delivery, and a broad national footprint compared with many rivals. The company’s goal is to provide better, fresher-tasting baked goods to all Canadians and to grow its business by improving how bread is produced, stored, and moved through the supply chain.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$20K
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
Not listed

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