Avondale Foods is a leading food processing company of Fresh and Chilled products supplying leading retail businesses such as Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Dunnes, Morrisons, Aldi & Lidl throughout the UK & Ireland. The purpose of this role is to ensure that the hygiene teams are fully trained, competent and work safely by providing efficient and effective day to day leadership and direction to the hygiene teams onsite. Key Responsibilities The supervision of all personnel employed on the hygiene team. Ensure that all hygiene operatives have the necessary training to perform safely and to the highest standards. Assist in ensuring that the company is always audit ready Ensure that chemicals areused correctly andcomplete chemical concentration checks. Fully acquaint yourself with all Cleaning Instruction Cards and Schedules for all departments, to ensure that the hygiene operatives are following standard operating procedures Deputise for the hygiene manager to cover holidays and absence Play an active role in the hygiene department Ensure that hygiene operatives observe good working practices in the storage of chemicals and cleaning equipment Conduct routine checks to ensure that all departments have been cleaned to the required standard. Provide leadership and direction to the hygiene teams. Ensure that all records are stored properly, updated and accurate to audit standard. Communicate effectively with your teams, your line manager and other key departments on site; including technical and maintenance to help plan jobs and contribute to improvements inside and outside of the hygiene department. Manage poor performance and attendance in accordance with Company procedures. Control the stock of cleaning materials, chemicals and PPE Drive forward hygiene standards in line with the companys continuous improvement ethos; Be available for, and actively participate in, customer audits. Undertake other appropriate duties as deemed necessary within the scope of the role Essential Criteria Competent level of both verbal and written English Minimum of one year's experience in a similar role Good working knowledge of Microsoft office applications Experience in industrial cleaning procedures COSHH Training Desirable Criteria Level 3 Food Safety The ability to plan, organise and meet deadlines Benefits: Paid Holidays Parking Pension Fund Wellbeing initiatives