Job Description
Permanent Role | FMCG | Newry-Based | Excellent Benefits
VANRATH are thrilled to partner with a leading player in the food production sector to recruit a Hygiene Team Lead. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a key role with a forward-thinking, well-established company known for its strong team culture and excellent working environment.
This permanent position is based at the company's Newry facility, offering career development and long-term progression opportunities within the business.
Salary & Benefits
1. Competitive salary package (negotiable based on experience)
2. Excellent employee benefits
3. Annual performance and salary reviews
4. Clear path for progression
About the Role
As Hygiene Supervisor, you will oversee the hygiene function across the site, ensuring production areas and equipment are kept to the highest cleanliness and safety standards. You'll lead and support a team of hygiene operatives while working closely with the site leadership to maintain audit readiness and operational excellence.
Day-to-Day Duties:
5. Lead and coordinate the hygiene team, managing shift schedules, task assignments, and holiday cover
6. Ensure that cleaning operations follow company procedures and site-specific cleaning plans
7. Maintain compliance with COSHH regulations and safe use of cleaning chemicals
8. Drive best practice in Health & Safety, ensuring correct PPE use and documentation upkeep
9. Liaise with Production and Technical teams to report hygiene risks or unsafe conditions
10. Manage cleaning supply levels, order materials, and complete regular stock checks
11. Conduct deep cleans after maintenance or engineering activities
12. Keep all factory zones inspection-ready and support during external audits or customer visits
13. Deliver hygiene training and support the onboarding of new hygiene staff
14. Carry out GMP and hygiene audits, identify areas for improvement, and follow up on actions
15. Assist with investigations into hygiene-related issues, supporting root cause analysis and improvements
16. Perform other hygiene-related responsibilities as needed to support the site
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience & Skills:
17. Experience in a hygiene or cleaning-focused role within a food production or manufacturing environment
18. Previous experience supervising or leading a team
19. Sound understanding of cleaning protocols, hygiene standards, and regulatory requirements
20. Familiarity with COSHH and chemical handling best practices
21. Knowledge of workplace health & safety policies and procedures
22. Able to manage tasks under pressure and meet tight schedules
23. Effective communication and strong organisational skills
24. Team-oriented mindset with leadership and training abilities
Desirable Qualifications:
25. Level 2 or above Food Hygiene Certificate
26. COSHH training certification
27. Health & Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH Managing Safely)