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We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Hygiene Manager to lead our hygiene operations and ensure our pies, quiches, and rolls are made in a compliant, safe, and sparkling clean bakery!
This is a key role at the heart of our food production, ideal for someone who combines strong leadership and hygiene knowledge with a hands-on approach and a commitment to excellence.
What will you be doing?
* Developing the team to deliver satisfactory completion and sign-off of all cleaning processes
* Develop, monitor, and review KPI data, reporting the results to the client and addressing any shortfalls to ensure satisfaction is achieved
* Prepare, review, and update service documentation including risk assessments, method statements, and training evidence
* Take an active role in customer visits and audits, including the presentation and explanation of necessary due diligence information
* Monitor and challenge efficiency, service levels, and labour utilisation to maximise operational effectiveness
* Supervise all members of the hygiene team, ensuring that all people issues (suitable labour coverage, holiday planning, sickness monitoring, etc.) are dealt with effectively and in a timely manner, with support from the People Team.
* Conduct regular site hygiene and fabrication inspections at pre-defined frequencies, triggering appropriate corrective actions where necessary, including interfacing with engineering personnel as part of the site’s Preventive Maintenance Plan.
* Maintain all paperwork associated with the above responsibilities, ensuring compliance with legal and auditing standards at all times.
What skills & knowledge do you need?
* Hygiene experience gained from working in an FMCG manufacturing environment
* Microbiology for Non-Microbiologists understanding or training
* Team building and management skills
* An excellent standard of both verbal and written English
* Proficient with using Microsoft Office packages
* Level 3 Food Safety qualification (desirable)
What will Higgidy do for you?
* Delicious complementary Higgidy food
* Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy/sell extra holiday days
* A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
* An array of discounts and benefits through the Perkbox platform
* A charity volunteer day to support a cause you're passionate about, through a dedicated day away from work
* Access to exciting company events, including our annual Higgidy Picnic!
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