Hygiene Manager

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Hygiene Manager to lead hygiene activities in a busy manufacturing unit. This role is pivotal in enhancing quality and efficiency while ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a background in FMCG hygiene management. You'll be responsible for implementing strategies that foster innovation, managing budgets, and ensuring a safe working environment. Join a dynamic team committed to making everyday taste better and enjoy a competitive salary along with a range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Holidays

Pension up to 8% matched

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Company share scheme

Greencore Qualifications

Exclusive employee discounts

Access to Wellbeing Centre

Qualifications

• Degree-level education preferred, with qualifications in food hygiene and HACCP.
• Experience in FMCG and hygiene management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hygiene-related activities within the manufacturing unit.
• Lead hygiene teams to meet customer expectations and compliance.

Skills

Financial acumen

Hygiene management

Leadership

Audit management

Pest control measures

Team management

Education

Degree-level education

L4 Food Hygiene

L4 HACCP

IOSH Managing Safely

COSHH

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Why Greencore?

We're a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK, committed to making everyday taste better. Employing around 13,600 colleagues across 16 manufacturing units and 17 distribution depots nationwide, we supply a wide range of food products to all UK food retailers, generating revenues of £1.9bn in FY23.

Our extensive distribution network enables over 10,400 daily deliveries of chilled and frozen produce, including third-party products.

At Park Royal, we have a team of approximately 1,150 colleagues producing sandwiches, wraps, and platters for major UK retailers such as Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Morrisons, Co-op, Spar, Wilko, Sutherlands, Iceland, and Poundland.

What you'll be doing

As a Hygiene Manager, you will oversee all hygiene-related activities within a manufacturing unit, setting standards and leading the hygiene teams to meet customer expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing strategies to enhance quality, efficiency, and hygiene innovation aligned with business objectives.
• Providing leadership and direction to engage and develop the hygiene team.
• Establishing a holistic hygiene vision covering safety, health, environment, and waste management, fostering excellent customer relations and managing third-party relationships.
• Leading the coordination and successful delivery of manufacturing visits and audits, ensuring compliance and recognition of best practices.
• Monitoring and reviewing team performance to identify areas for improvement and innovation.
• Managing hygiene budgets, Capex, and third-party contracts to maintain standards.
• Ensuring a safe working environment in accordance with SHE policies.

What we're looking for

We value diversity at Greencore and believe it helps us serve our stakeholders better. Our ideal candidate will have:

• Degree-level education (preferred).
• Qualifications such as L4 Food Hygiene, L4 HACCP, IOSH Managing Safely, COSHH, Allergen Awareness, CIP, and Microbiological Hygiene.
• Financial acumen and experience in FMCG, especially in hygiene management.
• Experience in managing audits and pest control measures.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of chilled food manufacturing principles.
• Experience leading diverse teams and working within integrated hygiene and environmental management systems.
• Understanding of equipment manufacturing and CAPEX requirements.

Note: Some qualifications and skills may be developed post-recruitment.

If this sounds like you, join us to grow with Greencore and drive our future success.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Holidays
• Pension up to 8% matched
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Access to Wellbeing Centre