Hygiene Manager

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate Hygiene Manager to oversee hygiene operations in their bakery. This pivotal role involves developing a team, monitoring service quality, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards to maintain a safe food production environment.

Benefits

Delicious complementary food

Competitive holiday entitlement

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Discounts via Perkbox

Charity volunteer day

Company events, including annual Picnic

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of microbiology for non-microbiologists.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead hygiene operations in the bakery ensuring compliance and cleanliness.
• Monitor KPI data and ensure effective service delivery.
• Conduct regular hygiene inspections and manage compliance paperwork.

Skills

Hygiene experience

Team building and management skills

Excellent verbal and written English

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Job description

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We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Hygiene Manager to lead our hygiene operations and ensure our pies, quiches and rolls are made in a compliant, safe and sparkling clean bakery!

This is a key role at the heart of our food production, ideal for someone who combines strong leadership and hygiene knowledge with a hands-on approach and commitment to excellence.

What will you be doing?

• Developing the team to deliver satisfactory completion and sign-off of all cleaning processes.
• Develop, monitor and review KPI data, reporting the results to the client and addressing any shortfalls to ensure satisfaction is achieved.
• Prepare, review and update service documentation including risk assessments, method statements and training evidence.
• Take an active role in customer visits and audits, including presentation and explanation of necessary due diligence information.
• Monitor and challenge efficiency, service levels and labour utilisation to maximise operational effectiveness.
• Supervise all members of the hygiene team, ensuring that issues like labour coverage, holiday planning, and sickness monitoring are handled effectively and promptly, with support from the People Team.
• Conduct regular site hygiene and fabrication inspections at predefined frequencies, implementing corrective actions as needed, including interfacing with engineering personnel as part of the Preventive Maintenance Plan.
• Maintain all paperwork related to these responsibilities, ensuring compliance with legal and auditing standards at all times.

What skills & knowledge do you need?

• Hygiene experience from working in an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Understanding or training in microbiology for non-microbiologists.
• Team building and management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office packages.
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification (desirable).

What will Higgidy do for you?

• Enjoy delicious complementary Higgidy food.
• Benefit from competitive holiday entitlement with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Access a generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• Receive discounts and benefits through the Perkbox platform.
• Participate in a charity volunteer day to support a cause you're passionate about, away from work.
• Join exciting company events, including our annual Higgidy Picnic!