Are you looking for your next challenge in the food industry? Are you a passionate and experienced Hygiene Manager?
If so, we may just have the role for you!
Primary Accountabilities: •
Ensure hygiene excellence by optimising standards using Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Cleaning Instruction Cards (CICs). •
Improve product quality and yield performance through stringent hygiene practices. •
Lead and develop a high-performance team, focused on continuous improvement, safety, and employee engagement. •
Implement cost-saving measures and drive lean processes. •
Oversee health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations such as COSHH. •
Maintain an audit-ready environment at all times..
Key Responsibilities: •
Deliver site and business objectives, ensuring industry-leading practices are adopted by your team. •
Serve as a key member of the site's HACCP team, maintaining and improving hygiene schedules and risk assessments. •
Lead hygiene audits, inspections, and visits for your team's shift. •
Drive continuous improvement in hygiene standards, ensuring all cleaning processes comply with BRC, retailer, and industry requirements. •
Train and develop your team in hygiene practices, ensuring robust record-keeping and compliance with COSHH regulations. •
Effectively manage budgets, including chemical suppliers and team labour, while ensuring all workspaces are safe and well-maintained. •
Monitor and report on hygiene performance, working closely with the technical team to meet [GMP] standards. •
Empower your team to contribute to continuous improvement efforts, fostering a culture of excellence and customer focus. •
Ensure all Health & Safety and Human Resources documentation is accurate, up to date, and regularly reviewed. •
Support the wider team by attending meetings outside of shift hours as required, conducting investigations, and managing disciplinary procedures up to final written warnings.
Performance Indicators: •
Achieve a minimum of 90% on hygiene audits. •
Maintain labour productivity and manage agency utilization effectively. •
Ensure all SOPs and CICs are current and applicable. •
Deliver on personal development reviews (PDRs) and ensure high safety performance. •
Meet all additional operational KPIs as outlined by the business.
Communication & Collaboration: •
Provide clear, consistent communication with team members and stakeholders, including nightly reports and regular team briefs. •
Actively participate in business meetings and provide feedback on team performance. •
Promote and embody the companies vision, values, and behaviors.
Personal Development & Team Growth: •
Lead, coach, and develop your team, fostering a culture of growth and performance. •
Manage the continuous development of team members, ensuring a strong succession plan and reducing staff turnover. •
Engage in personal development and objective-setting initiatives, contributing to the company's Growing Our Own' strategy. •
Strive to build a talented workforce that delivers exceptional results and motivates colleagues across the organisation.
Key requirements: •
Min 3 years' experience in a similar role •
Min 3 years' experience managing a team within a challenging environment •
COSHH Trained •
FLT Trained •
HACCP Level 2 •
First Aid trained
The role includes: •
5 days in 7
40 hours per week •
£50,000 per annum (depending on experience).
This confidential role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing business, ensuring hygiene excellence while developing a skilled and motivated team