Hygiene Manager - Guenther Bakeries - Coventry

bidvestnoonan; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized hygiene services provider in Coventry is looking for a Hygiene Manager to supervise the hygiene team, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and train staff. The ideal candidate will ensure high hygiene standards are met while fostering a cohesive team environment. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing hygiene teams effectively.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety policies.
• Ability to train and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise hygiene team operations.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
• Develop training plans for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Training and development

Health and Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

Hygiene Manager - Guenther Bakeries - Coventry

• Hygiene Manager - Guenther Bakeries - Coventry

About The Role

Purpose and scope of job

Smooth day-to-day Management / Supervision of the hygiene team at Guenther Bakery. Providing direction, guidance, training and support to employees within your area of responsibility.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• To develop and maintain a professional and proactive business relationship with all levels of client’s representatives, whilst promoting the Company.
• Deal with all complaints efficiently & in a professional manner.
• Ensure that all staff are correctly attired in accordance with company & client procedures.
• Encourage safe working practices at all times & ensure that all staff have a good understanding of all duties undertaken.
• Ensure that all staff are present, accounted for & that the shift runs as smoothly as possible.
• Ensure that all staff have the relevant PPE & that it is worn & used correctly.
• Ensure all employees are trained and developed for every task. This responsibility includes identification of training needs, recommending training programmes, monitoring and evaluating the effect of the training.
• Ensure good use of time during shift times, whist maintaining a proactive approach to maintain & improve productivity.
• Working on own initiative with a proactive approach to work areas & staff allocation, whilst looking for areas/items not within the scope of works to improve customer relationships & services delivery.
• Assisting staff where needed & maintain regular communication throughout the shift to ensure staff are fully supported at all times. Working with the best interests of the company & colleagues to maintain & improve staff morale.
• Plan and allocate work to ensure effective use of staff and equipment.
• Allocation of staff to meet service requirements.
• Maintain labour within agreed budget levels.
• To ensure that all cleaning tasks are carried out as detailed by the Cleaning Instruction Cards / work schedule / specification, to agreed standard.
• Ensure that standards are consistently achieved and maintained. Carry out regular audits on standards, document failures, put in place procedures to stop re-occurrence. Analyse audit reports & ensure failures are actioned & improvements are carried out immediately.
• Ensure that all employees adhere to the company/client Isolation/lock off procedures of dangerous machinery prior to cleaning, as trained
• Implement & Supervision of Company’s Health & Safety policy.
• Ensure correct use of hazardous chemicals – acids / alkalis “as trained”.
• Supervision of the safe & correct use of equipment/chemicals & ensure that they are fit for purpose i.e.: Valid PAT Test & in good condition.
• Ensure that all staff work the correct number of hours & adhere to the signing in & out procedures.
• Following of instructions from your Line Manager to provide flexibility required to maintain and meet the service requirements in an ever changing/evolving environment.
• Team building and promoting a harmonious working environment within the team & assist staff where necessary.
• Attend internal & external training sessions if required.
• Adherence to the company’s policy on equal opportunities.
• Adherence to the company’s policies, procedures and systems in accordance with the relevant manuals.
• Adherence to all clients’ policies & procedures.
• Management of all Sub Contractors, when required.
• A Flexible approach to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Carry out any other duties in consultation with which may be required to meet the changing needs of the business.

Administrative

• Completion & submission of all documentation in line with agreed deadlines in consultation with the client.
• Conduct return to work interviews for all periods of sickness/absence when required.
• Report & carry out a complete investigation of all incidents and accidents involving machinery or equipment with the guidance Employee Relations.
• Ensuring all accident reporting procedures are followed & completion of documentation.

About Us

Bidvest Noonan is a team of 27,000 passionate and customer-focused people. We work together to deliver exceptional service and value to customers across the UK and Ireland. We recruit great people to deliver our services and we provide them with the resources, training, and direction they need to do their best work.

We always put people first. Our people are exceptional and go the extra mile to deliver outstanding services. We celebrate and recognise their successes at every opportunity. At Bidvest Noonan, we strive to make each person feel appreciated, engaged, and supported so that they can reach their potential, knowing it has a positive impact on our overall success.

Bidvest Noonan is highly committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel valued and respected. We are delighted to welcome applicants from our Armed Forces community and people from diverse backgrounds and identities.