Hygiene Lead

Kerry; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global nutrition company is seeking a Hygiene Lead for its Gainsborough facility. This role involves managing hygiene and sanitation across multiple plants and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in food manufacturing hygiene and the ability to influence change. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Key qualification in HSE, preferably NEBOSH.
• Experience in a Hygiene role in Food Manufacturing.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and manage change.
• Experience in networking and best practice sharing.
• Accountability for cleaning and sanitation standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various contacts.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage hygiene and sanitation across 5 plants.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health standards.
• Lead Hygiene related audits by 3rd parties.
• Support site functions to meet objectives.

Skills

HSE qualification (e.g., NEBOSH)

Food Manufacturing hygiene experience

Stakeholder influence

Networking

Standard setting

Legislative understanding

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 60368
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Hygiene Lead to join the team at our Taste & Nutrition Manufacturing facility in Gainsborough, where we create and produce a range of products for some of our biggest customers.

This is a chance to effectively & efficiently manage hygiene & sanitation for our 5 plants across the site, whilst leading a small team.

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you with opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Our Safety purpose: At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safely every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

What you'll be doing

Reporting directly to the Quality Manager with daily responsibility to both Quality & Production Managers, the purpose of the role is:

• Provide expertise on suitable chemicals and equipment to deliver appropriate cleaning methods liaising with appropriate 3rd party contracts (e.g. Diversey)
• Ensure compliance with all company requirements, Food Safety, Health and Safety.
• Meet the requirements of all 3rd Party and Customer Standards and Codes of Practice.
• To lead any Hygiene related 3rd party or customer audits.
• Provide subject matter expertise as part of the onsite HACCP team.
• Accountability for the prerequisite program of cleaning and sanitation and associated budgets.
• To support all site functions to achieve site objectives

What you can bring to the role

• Ideally have a key qualification in HSE for example NEBOSH, however we can support this training for a candidate who had the right skill set and desire to learn.
• Previous experience within a Hygiene role within Food Manufacturing.
• Experience of influencing key stakeholders and driving change on site.
• Experience in building networks within and across sites to share best practice.
• Standard setting and holding people to account to drive standards forward.
• Ability to decipher, understand and implement key legislative information at site level.
• Positive influencer who can make an impact on the site and senior teams to drive change.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• Strong organisational skills & project management skills.

In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for.

What we can offer

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-SD2
Posting Type: LI

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.