At least 3 years in increasingly responsible management positions in the food processing industry, preferably in a supervisory capacity.
At least 3 years of experience in a sanitation department, preferably in a supervisory capacity.
At least 1 year of experience working an overnight shift.
Food industry background is preferred; seafood industry experience is a plus.
Bilingual English and Spanish is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of managers, supervisors, or company employees.
Ability to work through the night.
Experience improving work processes and leading change in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage priorities and complexities and multitask.
Ability to understand and improve performance, efficiency, and product yield.
Strong supervisory, interpersonal, training, and communication skills.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety regulations.
Knowledge of OSHA, FDA, and USDA requirements in a seafood manufacturing environment.
Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lift 30–50 pounds.
Ability to work up to a 10-hour workday, standing or walking 6–8 hours.
Ability to perform single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to bend, twist, squat, and reach.
Ability to work around FDA-approved cleaning chemicals and in freezing and refrigerator temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
Ability to work Monday through Friday and weekends when needed.
Ability to use tools and equipment including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
Responsibilities
Supervise day-to-day sanitation department operations, including cleaning and disinfecting production and shipping areas in the seafood processing facility.
Supervise sanitation personnel and ensure proper sanitation of equipment, the plant, and grounds, and timely completion of required paperwork.
Lead the sanitation teams in the Environmental Monitoring program and coordinate with Quality Assurance, Production, and Maintenance to support a healthy plant environment.
Lead, train, and monitor a team of workers on the production floor.
Manage chemicals and sanitizers, and train teams to work efficiently and effectively to ensure food safety and workspace cleanliness.
Create and maintain an efficient, hygienic, and positive working environment.
Interview, hire, and train new team members.
Conduct sanitation and safety training sessions as needed or required.
Assess hourly employees and provide appropriate development plans and mentoring.
Provide leadership and resolve employee problems, complaints, and grievances.
Provide support and on-the-floor training to employees to help them achieve goals.
Schedule, manage, and track labor in real time through ADP.
Monitor and control labor and overtime expenses.
Promote teamwork and open communication.
Ensure projects are completed and goals are achieved.
Manage an environment that drives performance while maintaining a safe workplace.
Direct and coordinate sanitation activities to meet internal and external customer and regulatory expectations.
Review and complete department documentation, including Daily Sanitation Log Audit, Master Sanitation Program, training, timekeeping, and performance reviews.
Perform other tasks and projects as assigned by the Quality Control Department.
Desired Qualifications
Food industry background; seafood industry experience is a plus.
Bilingual English and Spanish.
PM Sanitation Supervisor
North Coast Seafoods · Boston, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-05
Workplace: on_site
Department: Sanitation
Description
The Sanitation Supervisor is responsible for supervising the day-to-day operations of the sanitation department, overseeing the cleaning and disinfecting of production and shipping areas within our seafood processing facility. They will supervise all sanitation personnel, ensure proper sanitation of all equipment, plant, and grounds, and ensuring all required paperwork gets properly completed on time.
The Sanitation Supervisor will lead their respective teams in the Environmental Monitoring program, working with Quality Assurance, Production, and Maintenance to ensure a healthy plant environment.
The Sanitation Supervisor will spend most of their time on the floor as they lead, train and monitor a team of workers. Significant strength is required for many cleaning operations, as the team uses high-pressure hoses (e.g. 250 psi is common), lifts heavy containers of chemicals, and empties trash receptacles around production.
The Sanitation Supervisor will be responsible for the management of chemicals and sanitizers. They will be required to train their teams to work efficiently and effectively to ensure food safety and workspace cleanliness. This enables us to produce top-quality seafood products, at high volume, to customers all over the country.
This is an overnight position that reports to our PM Sanitation Manager.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Create and maintain an efficient, hygienic, and positive working environment
Interview, hire and train all new team members
Helps conduct sanitation and safety training sessions as needed or required
Ensure all hourly employees are assessed and receive appropriate development plans and mentoring
Provide leadership and resolve employee problems, complaints and grievances
Provide support and on-the-floor training to employees to achieve goals
Schedule, manage and track labor in real-time through ADP
Monitor and control expenses pertaining to labor and overtime hours
Drive an environment of teamwork and open communication
Accountable for project completion and achievement of such goals
Manage an environment that drives performance while maintaining a safe workplace
Direct and coordinate sanitation activities to meet and exceed the internal and external customer/regulatory expectations
Review and complete all of the department documentation (Daily Sanitation Log Audit, Master Sanitation Program, Training, Timekeeping, Performance Reviews)
Performs other tasks/projects as assigned by the Quality Control Department
Requirements
3+ years with increasingly responsible management positions in the food processing industry, preferably in a supervisory capacity
3+ years with experience in sanitation department, preferably in a supervisory capacity
1+ years with experience working overnight shift
Food industry background preferred; Seafood industry experience is a plus
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of managers, supervisors, or employees of company
Ability to work through the night
Proven leader in improving work processes and leading change in a complex, fast paced environment
Able to manage priorities and complexities, strong multitasking skills
Able to understand and improve performance, efficiency and product yield
Strong supervisory, interpersonal, training, and communication skills
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety regulations
Understand OSHA/FDA/USDA requirements in a seafood manufacturing environment
Intermediate computer skills Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong written and verbal communication skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to lift 30-50 pounds
Work up to a 10-hour workday: standing/walking 6-8 hours
Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
Ability to work Monday-Friday, weekends when needed
Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
North Coast Seafoods is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.
Benefits
At North Coast, employees are considered part of a family where everyone works together to ensure the founding mission and values of the company are upheld every day. We offer an inclusive work environment spearheaded by an approachable leadership team who believes in the idea that it’s not just about the work we do, it’s about what the work allows us to do for our loved ones.
We foster the opportunity for real growth and long-term employment. Most members of our leadership team started out on the floor and through mentorship advanced into their current roles. We are currently looking to build the next generation of leaders.
We offer competitive compensation packages including comprehensive health care coverage, vacation and 401(k) to all full-time benefit-eligible employees. Employees also have access to the highest quality seafood at cost.