Hygiene Supervisor – Food Manufacturing
Friday–Monday | 10‑hour shifts | 7am–5pm Excellent salary & benefits available
Are you an experienced Hygiene professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact? We’re supporting a leading food manufacturing site in their search for a proactive and knowledgeable Hygiene Supervisor to join their team.
This position plays a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation and compliance across the site. You’ll be responsible for leading a dedicated hygiene team, ensuring all processes meet Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards and supporting continuous improvement across the operation.
The Role
As Hygiene Supervisor, you will:
* Act as the link between production, quality, H&S, engineering, HR and maintenance teams.
* Lead, organise and support the hygiene team to ensure all sanitation plans are delivered effectively.
* Manage day‑to‑day people matters including absence, performance and general team wellbeing.
* Ensure all food safety, allergen, sustainability and customer standards are consistently met.
* Oversee stock control of chemicals, PPE and cleaning equipment.
* Participate in internal audits (HACCP, food safety, sustainability, QMS) and support external and customer audits.
* Implement and maintain cleaning programmes, procedures and work instructions.
* Deliver training to ensure colleagues remain up to date with best practice and legislative requirements.
* Report any food safety, environmental or H&S concerns promptly.
* Provide cover for the Hygiene Manager during periods of absence.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings:
* Experience as a Hygiene Operator/Supervisor within food manufacturing.
* Strong understanding of GMP, hygiene standards and safe working practices.
* Awareness of HACCP and COSHH requirements.
* Ability to problem‑solve and drive continuous improvement.
* Confident communication and team‑leadership skills.
* Experience coaching and empowering teams.
* High‑level platform licence and/or confined space training (or willingness to be trained).
* Food Safety Level 2 qualification (advantageous).
Why Apply?
* Excellent salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to join a respected, forward‑thinking food manufacturer
* A role with real influence over standards, safety and continuous improvement
* Supportive environment with long‑term career potential
If you’re passionate about food safety, confident leading teams and ready for a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.