SDUK's brands include the Nations favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products. As the supervisor of the hygiene team, and the deputy to the technical manager, you will have 8 direct hygiene technician reports and will be responsible for managing and developing site hygiene systems and processes in line with the manufacturing performance system (MPS) goals and objectives to maintain our food safety standards across both key packaging areas, currently consisting of 15 lines with plans to further expand this. This role would be well suited to someone who has experience leading hygiene and/or quality teams within a food or pharma production environment. Shift pattern: M-F YOULL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY Maintaining the hygiene management systems in line with Group standards and relevant retailer requirements Leading and developing the hygiene technicians through training, motivation, and by setting clear direction Conducting verification activities including environmental swabbing, hygiene audits, and internal audits Leading investigations of out of specification hygiene results and site concessions Identifying continuous improvement (CI) opportunities Managing the pest control contracts and follow up with any necessary actions Deputising for the technical manager and covering for the quality assurance supervisors when required YOURE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE Experienced in a hygiene supervisory role in a food production manufacturing or similar environment (will also consider experience in a QA role) A strong relationship builder and stakeholder manager Level 3 food hygiene certified (and willing to complete level 4 within post) Level 3 HACCP certified (and willing to complete level 4 within post) Experienced with high-care facilities (advantageous) A good problem-solver Knowledgeable of BRC standards, and can display GMP knowledge WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH Bonus scheme up to 5% paid quarterly Autonomous and inclusive working environment Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas Enhanced employer pension contributions with Scottish Widows Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc. Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing Long service recognised every 5 years Life assurance Discounted branded products Free, onsite parking Individual allocated lockers Subsidised staff restaurant 25 holidays 8 bank holidays My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings -?providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers This role has been assessed and is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team. To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process. Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CVs supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team. ADZN1_UKTJ