Hygiene Supervisor

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.

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