Overview
Job Title: Assistant Hygiene Manager
Rate of Pay: £16.23 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 45 hours per week
Location: Blue Earth Foods, 9B Oxleasow Road, Redditch, Worcestershire, England, B98 0RE
Job Purpose
To support the Site Hygiene Manager in leading and coordinating hygiene operations across all areas of a seafood production facility. The Assistant Hygiene Manager ensures cleaning standards meet food safety, customer, and company requirements while promoting a safe and efficient working environment.
Key Responsibilities
* The successful candidate will assist in the day-to-day management of the hygiene team, ensuring all cleaning tasks are completed to the required standard and within the designated timeframe.
* Ensure compliance with site hygiene schedules, Cleaning Instruction Cards (CICs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Support the delivery of hygiene training for operatives, including overseeing CIC sign-offs and conducting refresher training as necessary.
* Monitor hygiene standards across both high-risk and low-risk areas, assist with internal audits, and help implement corrective actions when required.
* Maintain accurate hygiene documentation and support audit preparation for customers and regulatory bodies, such as BRC and M&S.
* Work closely with production, technical, and health & safety teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and the implementation of hygiene best practices.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement and maintain high hygiene standards across the site.
Key Skills & Experience
* Experience in a food manufacturing setting is essential for the role.
* Experience in hygiene supervision or leadership would be an advantage.
* Good understanding of food safety standards, COSHH, and chemical handling.
* Ability to lead, motivate, and develop hygiene operatives and team leaders.
* Strong organisational and communication skills, with a flexible, proactive, and hands-on approach.
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