Industrial Sanitor/ 2IC

About Us:

ARYZTA is an international food company headquartered in Switzerland, holding a leading global position in B2B bakery industry across Europe and Asia-Pacific regions. Catering to widely diverse customer channels including grocery, convenience, quick-service restaurants, and foodservice, ARYZTA employs approximately 7,5000 people around the world.

In Australia & New Zealand our thriving business operates across four cutting-edge industrial bakeries in VIC, NSW, WA and New Zealand, supported by a strong distribution network and driven by the dedication and passion of valued employees.

We offer:

• Attractive remuneration

• A workplace that prioritises safety, innovation and continuous improvement

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a critical function of our business

• A great company culture built on strong core values: Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity & Care

Following an internal promotion, we are currently seeking a proactive, hands-on and safety-focused 2IC/Sanitor to join the team at our industrial bakery in Glenfield, Auckland.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the site Sanitation Manager, this role acts as the second-in-charge for the sanitation department, supporting the day-to-day operation and management of site sanitation activities, to ensure the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, compliance and workplace safety.

This role offers a unique blend of team leadership with hands-on operational responsibility. We're looking for a do-er who enjoys being on the factory floor, working alongside the team, maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement. You'll combine people leadership skills, compliance oversight and hands-on sanitation activities while acting as the trusted second-in-command to the Sanitation Manager.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support, coordinate and coach the sanitation team, leading by example and fostering a positive team culture.
• Work alongside the team to deliver safe and effective cleaning outcomes.
• Assist in executing the site's sanitation programmes, in compliance with food safety and quality requirements.
• Conduct sanitation verification activities, including chemical, stock, pest control checks.
• Maintain accurate sanitation records and support digital reporting systems.
• Manage sanitation inventory, stock levels and ordering requirements.
• Ensure cleaning equipment, tools and chemicals are compliant and fit for purpose.
• Identify, report and follow up Health & Safety hazards and Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP and food safety standards.
• Provide operational leadership in the absence of the Sanitation Manager.
• Drive continuous improvement across sanitation processes and systems.
• Champion ARYZTA's Core Values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care.

About You:

The ideal candidate is a hands-on natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards. You’ll have a keen eye for detail, a practical approach to problem solving and a genuine commitment to food safety and sanitation excellence.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• A background within food manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceutical, industrial cleaning or similar environments.
• Previous experience in sanitation, hygiene, food safety or cleaning operations, ideally in a team leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety requirements.
• Sound understanding of sanitation practices, chemical handling and chemical safety.
• Natural ability to lead or coordinate teams in an operational environment.
• Experience with reporting, record keeping and inventory control will be an advantage but is not essential.
• Familiarity with a business ERP system; MEX knowledge will be highly regarded.
• Confidence using computer-based systems.
• Availability to work one weekend day per week as part of the planned roster.

Your Application:

If this role sounds like you and you are looking for a place where you can thrive and grow your career, we would like to hear from you now! Please APPLY ONLINE or email [email protected] for more information.