Acme Smoked Fish Corp
Supervisor – Sanitation
Acme Smoked Fish Corp.
The Supervisor – Sanitation oversees all facility sanitation activities, ensuring processes effectively prevent cross‑contamination from allergens, pathogens, and foreign materials. This role supports sanitation validation and verification, while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and company standards.
What You Will Do At Acme
Sanitation Leadership & Coordination
Oversee and execute sanitation operations: plan, assign, and manage daily, weekly, and special sanitation activities—including deep cleans, seasonal shutdowns, and urgent tasks—ensuring all production and facility areas meet regulatory and internal standards, while maintaining the master sanitation schedule and verifying completion.
Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient practices: collaborate with Manufacturing, FSQA, and external partners (e.g., Pest Control) to optimize cleaning efficiency, minimize downtime, and ensure proper handling, storage, and usage of cleaning chemicals in compliance with SDS and regulatory requirements.
Team Management & Training
Lead and develop the sanitation team: conduct daily shift huddles, coach and train associates, monitor performance, manage attendance and corrective actions, and ensure completion of all required training, reinforcing adherence to SOPs, safety protocols, and sanitation standards.
Promote safety, compliance, and operational excellence: ensure proper use of PPE, foster a strong team environment with accountability and high safety awareness, and review, create, or update Standard Operating Procedures and training materials to maintain consistent, compliant performance.
Food Safety & Environmental Monitoring
Support food safety and environmental monitoring: partner with FSQA on swabbing, trend tracking, and escalations, and implement enhanced sanitation responses for Zone 1 and Zone 2 positives.
Drive corrective actions and process validation: conduct root‑cause analysis for sanitation‑related deviations, implement corrective and preventive actions, and support verification and validation of sanitation chemicals and techniques.
Pest Control Support & Facility Hygiene
Support and enforce pest prevention: maintain strong sanitation practices, perform routine inspections, promptly address sanitation deficiencies, and ensure exterior housekeeping and waste areas deter pests, minimizing attractants and access points.
Collaborate on pest management and corrective actions: partner with FSQA, Pest Control, Maintenance, and Manufacturing to monitor pest activity, report sightings, maintain pest control devices, and participate in root‑cause investigations and preventive measures to mitigate risk.
Compliance, Verification & Documentation
Conduct and verify sanitation operations: perform pre‑ and post‑operational inspections, monitor completion of sanitation logs and chemical checks, and utilize in‑person and video‑based audits to ensure adherence to SOPs, GMPs, allergen control, and environmental hygiene, keeping the facility audit‑ready at all times.
Drive continuous improvement and compliance: document audit findings, issue and follow up on corrective actions, and communicate results and improvement opportunities to management to support ongoing sanitation effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
Continuous Improvement & Data Use
Evaluate sanitation efficiency and introduce improvements to reduce downtime and increase throughput.
Track sanitation KPI performance (e.g., pre‑op defects, re‑clean rates, EMP trends).
Inventory, Supplies & Equipment
Manage sanitation resources and equipment: maintain adequate inventory of cleaning supplies, tools, PPE, and chemicals, ensure sanitation equipment is in proper working condition, and coordinate with Maintenance to address mechanical issues.
Collaborate and optimize chemical usage: partner with chemical suppliers and FSQA for updates, training, and usage optimization, while supporting other sanitation‑related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Lead and manage the sanitation team: directly supervise sanitation associates, assign work, create schedules, and provide performance feedback.
Support development and accountability: deliver constructive feedback and partner with the People Team and FSQA Manager on performance management and disciplinary actions.
Your Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree preferred (Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline) or equivalent sanitation leadership experience.
2+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment or similar industry.
1+ years of experience leading a team.
Food safety, GMP, HACCP or related training.
Your Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of food manufacturing sanitation practices, with the ability to read and interpret sanitation SOPs, SDS documents, and regulatory guidelines.
Effective communicator and leader with the ability to coach, motivate, and hold team members accountable while maintaining strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Working knowledge of chemical use and safety procedures, with the ability to complete all required records accurately and consistently.
Reliable and dependable, demonstrating strong work ethic, punctuality, and consistent attendance; able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and seasonal peak periods.
Computer proficient, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficient in English; bilingual skills preferred.
Completion of all required training programs, including standard‑of‑work requirements.
Physical Requirements
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, reach above and below shoulder height, and move freely throughout all areas of the facility.
Ability to climb stairs and stand on the production floor for extended periods (2+ hours).
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items using proper body mechanics, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in cold (32–45°F), wet, and high‑activity production environments.
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) for the duration of assigned tasks.
May require occasional travel to support other Acme facilities.
Health & Safety Requirements
Observe and follow all safety rules.
Wear required PPE.
Follow mandated OSHA regulations.
Report all incidents including near misses immediately.
Compensation Range $75,500 - $90,500/annually.
What’s In It For You
Competitive compensation including annual discretionary bonus.
Opportunity to choose the medical plan that works best for your family.
Flexible spending accounts (Medical + Dependent Care).
Health Savings Account option with quarterly employer contributions.
401(k).
Dental Insurance.
Vision Insurance.
Company Sponsored Group Term Life.
Voluntary Life Insurance options for you and your dependents.
Paid time off including company and floating holidays.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Paid Parental Leave.
CASH employee referral program.
Our Acme Legacy & Culture Acme Smoked Fish is a seafood processor, purveyor, distributor and more, built on a foundation of quality, innovation, long lasting relationships, passion, and positive stewardship to our seafood communities. As the largest specialty smoked seafood company in the United States, we stand committed to providing the very best smoked seafood delicacies to our customers, near and far, and take great pride in being at the forefront of the seafood sustainability movement. Our authenticity has transcended from generation to generation and we pursue excellence in everything we produce and everyone we employ. We stand committed to our Values and our culture, providing us the opportunity to serve our friends and neighbors.
Acme manufactures and distributes its products in the U.S. under four core brands (Acme, Blue Hill Bay, Ruby Bay, and Spence) and private labels through leading retail and food service institutions. The company operates manufacturing sites in New York, North Carolina, Florida, Massachusetts, South America and Europe.
Ethics Statement Acme Smoked Fish Corporation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters respect, collaboration, and innovation. We value the contributions of every employee and expect them to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and professional integrity. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate or practice any form of discrimination, harassment, or misconduct based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding labor rights, human rights, environmental protection, and data privacy.
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The Supervisor – Sanitation oversees all facility sanitation activities, ensuring processes effectively prevent cross‑contamination from allergens, pathogens, and foreign materials. This role supports sanitation validation and verification, while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and company standards.
What You Will Do At Acme
Sanitation Leadership & Coordination
Oversee and execute sanitation operations: plan, assign, and manage daily, weekly, and special sanitation activities—including deep cleans, seasonal shutdowns, and urgent tasks—ensuring all production and facility areas meet regulatory and internal standards, while maintaining the master sanitation schedule and verifying completion.
Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient practices: collaborate with Manufacturing, FSQA, and external partners (e.g., Pest Control) to optimize cleaning efficiency, minimize downtime, and ensure proper handling, storage, and usage of cleaning chemicals in compliance with SDS and regulatory requirements.
Team Management & Training
Lead and develop the sanitation team: conduct daily shift huddles, coach and train associates, monitor performance, manage attendance and corrective actions, and ensure completion of all required training, reinforcing adherence to SOPs, safety protocols, and sanitation standards.
Promote safety, compliance, and operational excellence: ensure proper use of PPE, foster a strong team environment with accountability and high safety awareness, and review, create, or update Standard Operating Procedures and training materials to maintain consistent, compliant performance.
Food Safety & Environmental Monitoring
Support food safety and environmental monitoring: partner with FSQA on swabbing, trend tracking, and escalations, and implement enhanced sanitation responses for Zone 1 and Zone 2 positives.
Drive corrective actions and process validation: conduct root‑cause analysis for sanitation‑related deviations, implement corrective and preventive actions, and support verification and validation of sanitation chemicals and techniques.
Pest Control Support & Facility Hygiene
Support and enforce pest prevention: maintain strong sanitation practices, perform routine inspections, promptly address sanitation deficiencies, and ensure exterior housekeeping and waste areas deter pests, minimizing attractants and access points.
Collaborate on pest management and corrective actions: partner with FSQA, Pest Control, Maintenance, and Manufacturing to monitor pest activity, report sightings, maintain pest control devices, and participate in root‑cause investigations and preventive measures to mitigate risk.
Compliance, Verification & Documentation
Conduct and verify sanitation operations: perform pre‑ and post‑operational inspections, monitor completion of sanitation logs and chemical checks, and utilize in‑person and video‑based audits to ensure adherence to SOPs, GMPs, allergen control, and environmental hygiene, keeping the facility audit‑ready at all times.
Drive continuous improvement and compliance: document audit findings, issue and follow up on corrective actions, and communicate results and improvement opportunities to management to support ongoing sanitation effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
Continuous Improvement & Data Use
Evaluate sanitation efficiency and introduce improvements to reduce downtime and increase throughput.
Track sanitation KPI performance (e.g., pre‑op defects, re‑clean rates, EMP trends).
Inventory, Supplies & Equipment
Manage sanitation resources and equipment: maintain adequate inventory of cleaning supplies, tools, PPE, and chemicals, ensure sanitation equipment is in proper working condition, and coordinate with Maintenance to address mechanical issues.
Collaborate and optimize chemical usage: partner with chemical suppliers and FSQA for updates, training, and usage optimization, while supporting other sanitation‑related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Lead and manage the sanitation team: directly supervise sanitation associates, assign work, create schedules, and provide performance feedback.
Support development and accountability: deliver constructive feedback and partner with the People Team and FSQA Manager on performance management and disciplinary actions.
Your Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree preferred (Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline) or equivalent sanitation leadership experience.
2+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment or similar industry.
1+ years of experience leading a team.
Food safety, GMP, HACCP or related training.
Your Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of food manufacturing sanitation practices, with the ability to read and interpret sanitation SOPs, SDS documents, and regulatory guidelines.
Effective communicator and leader with the ability to coach, motivate, and hold team members accountable while maintaining strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Working knowledge of chemical use and safety procedures, with the ability to complete all required records accurately and consistently.
Reliable and dependable, demonstrating strong work ethic, punctuality, and consistent attendance; able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and seasonal peak periods.
Computer proficient, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficient in English; bilingual skills preferred.
Completion of all required training programs, including standard‑of‑work requirements.
Physical Requirements
Ability to bend, stretch, twist, reach above and below shoulder height, and move freely throughout all areas of the facility.
Ability to climb stairs and stand on the production floor for extended periods (2+ hours).
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items using proper body mechanics, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in cold (32–45°F), wet, and high‑activity production environments.
Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) for the duration of assigned tasks.
May require occasional travel to support other Acme facilities.
Health & Safety Requirements
Observe and follow all safety rules.
Wear required PPE.
Follow mandated OSHA regulations.
Report all incidents including near misses immediately.
Compensation Range $75,500 - $90,500/annually.
What’s In It For You
Competitive compensation including annual discretionary bonus.
Opportunity to choose the medical plan that works best for your family.
Flexible spending accounts (Medical + Dependent Care).
Health Savings Account option with quarterly employer contributions.
401(k).
Dental Insurance.
Vision Insurance.
Company Sponsored Group Term Life.
Voluntary Life Insurance options for you and your dependents.
Paid time off including company and floating holidays.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Paid Parental Leave.
CASH employee referral program.
Our Acme Legacy & Culture Acme Smoked Fish is a seafood processor, purveyor, distributor and more, built on a foundation of quality, innovation, long lasting relationships, passion, and positive stewardship to our seafood communities. As the largest specialty smoked seafood company in the United States, we stand committed to providing the very best smoked seafood delicacies to our customers, near and far, and take great pride in being at the forefront of the seafood sustainability movement. Our authenticity has transcended from generation to generation and we pursue excellence in everything we produce and everyone we employ. We stand committed to our Values and our culture, providing us the opportunity to serve our friends and neighbors.
Acme manufactures and distributes its products in the U.S. under four core brands (Acme, Blue Hill Bay, Ruby Bay, and Spence) and private labels through leading retail and food service institutions. The company operates manufacturing sites in New York, North Carolina, Florida, Massachusetts, South America and Europe.
Ethics Statement Acme Smoked Fish Corporation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters respect, collaboration, and innovation. We value the contributions of every employee and expect them to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct and professional integrity. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate or practice any form of discrimination, harassment, or misconduct based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding labor rights, human rights, environmental protection, and data privacy.
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