Factory Hygienist Supervisor

Nestlé; London; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental benefits

Pension plan

Vacation and personal days

Education assistance

Bonus eligibility

Discounts on Nestlé products

Job summary

Nestlé Canada Inc. in London, Ontario is seeking a Factory Hygienist Supervisor to lead food safety and GMP programs across the plant.

The role ensures robust food safety management, staff training, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with factory teams to uphold high hygiene standards and drive continuous improvement. A university degree in a related field and strong experience in GMP, sanitation, and audits are required; SAP experience and leadership skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in a related field with focus on food safety.
• Experience implementing GMP, sanitation, allergen control, and environmental monitoring.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a factory setting.

Responsibilities

• Leads factory food safety team and oversight of GMP programs.
• Manages pest control, allergen management, and environmental monitoring.
• Ensures sanitation effectiveness and Master Sanitation Schedules are followed.
• Coordinates GMP inspections and closes findings timely.
• Supports audit readiness for food safety audits.
• Mentors staff on food safety roles and incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety expertise

Regulatory compliance

Education

Food Science degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Business area: Nestle Canada Inc

London, ON located at 980 Wilton Grove Rd, London, ON N6N 1C7;

In-Person

A Little Bit About Us
While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.

Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestle Canada Inc
Location: London, ON located at 980 Wilton Grove Rd, London, ON N6N 1C7;
In-Person
A Little Bit About Us
While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.
We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,400+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.
Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

What to Expect:
The Factory Hygienist Supervisor is responsible for leading food safety and GMP programs across the factory. The role ensures the effective implementation and maintenance of food safety management systems, supports employee training and awareness, and drives compliance with regulatory and company standards. The position works closely with factory teams to maintain high standards of hygiene, sanitation, and food safety, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen factory performance. This position is an existing vacancy.

A day in the life:

• Leads factory food safety team
• Oversees Pest Control Management, Allergen Management, Food Defence, Food Fraud, Environmental & Pathogen Monitoring, Pre-Requisite Program, etc.
• Evaluates cleaning/sanitation effectiveness to prevent microbiological, allergenic contaminations
• Ensures functioning Master Sanitation Schedules (MSS) are in place
• Liaises Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Coordinates internal GMP inspections - Ensures the closure of findings
• Represents quality and food safety in capital project meetings
• Conducts extended run validation studies to help factory important measures (e.g. Asset Intensity) while ensures food safety requirements are met
• Coach employees on everybody’s role and impact on food safety
• Review internal GMP inspection findings and follow-up with involved functions to ensure timely completion
• Ensure cascade of emerging threats and trends in food safety topics and strategies to mitigate risks
• Support the quality failures analysis and Manufacturing Excellence initiatives to eliminate the defects related to food safety
• Support problem solving and solution development during incident investigation regarding food safety
• Ensure audit readiness for food safety audits
  

Role Requirements

• University degree or equivalent, preferably in Food Science, Food Safety, Food Technology, Microbiology, Medical Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related field.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry with strong food safety knowledge and risk assessment experience.
• Experience implementing and maintaining food safety programs, including GMP, sanitation, allergen control, environmental monitoring, and corrective actions.
• Experience supporting regulatory audits, third-party audits, audit teams, continuous improvement initiatives, or change projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a factory environment with Quality, Production Support, and other cross-functional teams.
• Leadership capability to supervise and develop team members while driving food safety compliance.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to support operational needs, including occasional off-shift, weekend, or shutdown activities.
  

Preferred Skills

• Degree in Microbiology or a closely related discipline.
• Experience as a Hygienist in a food manufacturing facility.
• Experience with hygienic design principles and factory sanitation systems.
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Experience with FSSC 22000, ISO, SQF, BRC, or other GFSI-recognized food safety standards.
• Experience leading food safety projects, improvements, audit preparation, or change management activities.
• SAP experience and exposure to supplier, warehouse, or external audit activities.
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Three weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
  

Compensation Range: CAD 75,000 – CAD 80,000 + bonus eligibility

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.

What You Need To Know:

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer. The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.