Posted 8 days ago
Sanitation Supervisor
@ Barry Callebaut
Brantford, Ontario
Overview
Barry Callebaut is hiring a Sanitation Supervisor for a food processing facility to lead sanitation teams, manage the Master Sanitation Schedule and sanitation programs, and drive food safety and GMP compliance. The work includes audits, corrective actions, training and cross-functional coordination. The role is a full-time afternoon shift, Monday to Friday, 12:30pm to 8:30pm, with flexibility to cover other shifts in a 24/7 operation, paid $69,850 to $87,300 CAD annually.
Pay:
$69,850–$87,300 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach and develop the sanitation team
- Manage the Master Sanitation Schedule and sanitation programs
- Conduct audits, inspections and risk assessments
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance and quality teams
- Lead sanitation training and chemical safety
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years of food plant sanitation experience with leadership
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety systems
- Experience with CIP, COP and sanitation validation
- Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office and POKA
- Bachelor's degree in science or related field preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Science |
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Barry Callebaut
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Masters of Taste. Speaking the one language we all understand: Superior chocolate experiences.
Full company description
With annual sales of about CHF 14.8 billion in fiscal year 2024/25, the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading solutions provider of high-quality chocolate experiences across the full spectrum of chocolate, cocoa, cacao coatings and non-cocoa alternatives – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to crafting premium chocolates, fillings and decorations. The Group operates more than 60 production facilities worldwide and employs a diverse, committed workforce of over 13,000 people. Barry Callebaut serves as a trusted partner for the entire food industry, from large-scale food manufacturers to artisanal and professional users such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs, bakers, hotels, restaurants and caterers with Callebaut® as its main global brand. The Barry Callebaut Group is dedicated to making sustainable chocolate the norm – helping secure the future of cocoa and improving the livelihoods of cocoa farmers. It supports the Cocoa Horizons Foundation, which aims to shape a sustainable future for cocoa and chocolate.
- LinkedIn followers
- 337,924
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,105
- Reported office locations
- Hardturmstrasse 181, Zurich, Zurich 8005, CH
- Business categories
- Retail
- Food and Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Barry Callebaut
- Barry Callebaut Group
- Specialties
- chocolate manufacturing
- food ingredients
- and cocoa sourcing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 2,913,045,323
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
With annual sales of about CHF 14.8 billion in fiscal year 2024/25, the Zurich-based Barry Callebaut Group is the world’s leading solutions provider of high-quality chocolate experiences across the full spectrum of chocolate, cocoa, cacao coatings and non-cocoa alternatives – from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to crafting premium chocolates, fillings and decorations. The Group operates more than 60 production…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Zurich, Zurich |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1996 |
| Specialties | chocolate manufacturingfood ingredientsand cocoa sourcing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 16 |
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About the Role:
The Sanitation Supervisor leads sanitation teams to ensure facility areas and food processing equipment are cleaned and sanitized in compliance with safety standards and GMP requirements. This role partners with Operations and Quality to drive continuous improvement, investigate non-conformances, and maintain sanitation standards. By overseeing daily activities, managing sanitation schedules, and implementing corrective actions, the position ensures compliance with quality, food safety, regulatory, and customer requirements while promoting a strong safety culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Champion a Safety-First culture, ensuring compliance with health, safety, food safety, and GMP requirements.
Lead, coach, and develop the Sanitation team, fostering accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
Manage and optimize the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) to support operational, sanitation, and production objectives.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve sanitation programs, policies, procedures, and SSOPs for the facility.
Serve as the sanitation subject matter expert, driving sanitation effectiveness, resource optimization, and best practices.
Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify sanitation gaps and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions.
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to optimize sanitation activities, equipment readiness, and production performance.
Manage departmental staffing, scheduling, budgets, inventory, and sanitation resources to achieve operational efficiency.
Lead sanitation training programs and ensure the safe and effective use of sanitation chemicals, tools, and equipment.
Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits while monitoring KPIs to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
About You:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in food plant sanitation, including demonstrated leadership and team coaching experience.
Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food safety systems, microbiology, chemical safety, and sanitation best practices.
Experience with wet and dry cleaning processes, including COP, CIP, chemical selection, validation techniques, and soil identification.
Solid understanding of workplace health and safety regulations and food manufacturing compliance requirements.
Proven ability to lead audits, identify risks, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, and POKA; experience with ISO standards and GFSI certifications (e.g., BRC, SQF) is an asset.
Bachelor’s degree in Science or a related field preferred.
Ability to work in a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including flexible schedules, industrial conditions, physical inspections, occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs., and required PPE use.
Compensation: Annual Range: $69,850 - $87,300 CAD
Working Hours: 12:30pm to 8:30pm, Monday to Friday
Shift Details: Afternoon shift with flexibility to support and cover varying shifts as needed in a 24/7 operation
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