This is what you'll actually do
You will provide hands on, first-line leadership to the Operational Support team, ensuring the safe and compliant delivery of hygiene, GMP and operational support standards across each shift. With full accountability for your designated area, you will drive team performance, uphold operational excellence and ensure KPIs are consistently achieved on both an hourly and shift basis.
You will plan, brief and coordinate daily operational support activities, ensuring appropriate risk assessments and PPE requirements are in place. You will monitor performance closely, addressing issues proactively and maintaining clear communication to ensure standards and expectations are fully understood.
A key aspect of the role will be maintaining rigorous hygiene, GMP and asset care standards. You will oversee cleaning effectiveness, conduct compliance audits and support internal and external audit activity with confidence and professionalism. Where required, you will participate in deep cleaning of production machinery to ensure continued compliance and operational readiness.
You will champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance process efficiency, reduce waste and strengthen compliance across your area. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, you will ensure operational alignment and consistent standards.
Overall, you will take full ownership for safety, quality and compliance within your area, providing strong, visible leadership that supports reliable, efficient and high-quality production.
Ideally this is you
Experienced in a fast-paced hygiene or food manufacturing environment.
Level 2 Food Safety and IOSH Supervising Safely qualified.
Knowledgeable in cleaning chemicals, COSHH, and hygiene best practices.
Skilled in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement/LEAN principles.
Proven leadership and team development experience.
Strong IT literacy for reporting, tracking, and communication.
Organised, analytical, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities.
Committed, reliable, and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic and pride in high-quality standards.