Hygiene Manager

Manpower 2Sisters; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food manufacturer as a Hygiene Manager at their Grimsby site, responsible for overseeing the highest hygiene standards for production. With a focus on leadership and compliance, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment with a commitment to quality and innovation.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work Scheme

50% discount for friends and family at Boparan Restaurant Group

Qualifications

• Significant experience in hygiene management within the food manufacturing industry.
• Proactive and detail-oriented individual.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hygiene operations across a 24/7 production facility.
• Manage a team of approximately 30 individuals.
• Conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance with hygiene standards.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 or 4 Award in Food Safety

HACCP Level 3 or 4

COSHH certification

Job description

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Working Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM-5PM

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

Our Recipe Dish site in Grimsby, a state-of-the-art CIP plant producing premium quality chilled soups and sauces. The site currently employs around 200 people, whilst turning over £30 million. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we couldn't do it without our team. It is a team where everyone counts where we empower you with trust and give you the freedom to deliver. In everything, we do what we say and accept accountability which allows our customers to trust us to create great tasting, innovative and quality meal solutions.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Hygiene Manager to lead our hygiene team at our Grimsby site, which produces soups and sauces for key customers including M&S, Aldi, and Tesco. You will oversee hygiene operations across our 24/7 production facility, managing a team of approximately 30 individuals, including 4 team leaders. This is an essential role for ensuring the highest hygiene standards are met and maintained within our production environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Oversee internal and external hygiene, waste management, and contractor management

* Take responsibility for pest control, budget management for subcontractors, and supervising internal hygiene shifts

* Set and implement company policies and standards for hygiene and plant operations

* Regularly audit and inspect facilities to ensure compliance with hygiene standards.

* Deliver training to both hygiene and technical teams to enhance skills and compliance

* Foster and maintain strong relationships with hygiene/service contractors, chemical suppliers, and pest control vendors

About You

We are looking for an individual with significant experience in hygiene management within the food manufacturing industry. You should be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Strong leadership skills and a clear understanding of food safety and hygiene standards are essential, alongside a collaborative approach to working with both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Skills and Qualifications

* Knowledge of BRC Standards

* Extensive experience in a management or supervisory role within the food industry, ideally in hygiene or technical positions

* Strong understanding of food safety processes and acute hygiene standards in manufacturing

* Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to manage a large team effectively

* Problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail

Key Qualifications

* Level 3 or 4 Award in Food Safety

* HACCP Level 3 or 4

* Experience with internal or external auditing

* COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) certification

* Refer a friend scheme

* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year

* Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails

* Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.