Hygiene & Safety Lead - Night Shift

Pilgrim'S Europe; North Kelsey CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim'S Europe is seeking a Hygiene Manager to lead night and day hygiene operations at Ruskington. You will drive safety, manage the cleaning schedule, and develop a high-performing team while collaborating with Technical and Engineering to improve GMP and site performance.

The role focuses on product integrity, cost-efficient processes, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities for KPI tracking and staff development. A strong hygiene background and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant Chemical / Food Hygiene qualifications.
• Food manufacturing experience.
• Budget responsibility.
• Exposure to a variety of quality standards such as BRC and HACCP.
• Demonstrate experience of identifying and implementing appropriate change to deliver business improvement.
• Strong leadership skills and experience of managing.
• Commitment to Safety both in terms of people and products.
• Knowledge of labour and throughput controls and cost benefits.
• Strong decisions making skills.
• Competent IT User.
• Willing to undertake personal development training.

Responsibilities

• To operate at all times to the highest attainable safety standards. Instil safety-conscious attitude and work methods into all your staff.
• Responsible for ensuring that scheduled cleaning tasks are completed to the appropriate site and customer standards.
• Manage and develop and motivate the team/s to ensure standards are met and exceeded.
• Close liaison with Technical to improve site GMP Hygiene standards.
• Close liaison with the Engineering Manager to support the engineering department to improve site PPM.
• Continuous Improvement to drive down non-conformances and improve QSL`s.
• Emphasis on product integrity assurance at all times with the focus on correct procedures being followed for prompt line start ups.
• Ensure KPI`s are implemented on all external and internal service providers constantly measuring performance and reviewing service level as required.
• Ensure areas of responsibility operates at all times: a. Within the Technical specifications required b. With minimum use of Labour c. With minimum costs in terms of waste and chemical usage.
• Ensure all your direct reports are communicated to effectively via team briefings etc
• Carry out regular performance reviews with direct reports to ensure continuous improvement and manage performance expectations. Ensure full involvement and employee contributions are maximised. Coach and mentor when appropriate. Carry out presentations with support from the Training Co-Coordinator as and when required to improve GMP standards across the site
• To take part in specific initiatives and project work both within your own operation and Pilgrims as a whole.
• To work in a manner that actively seeks to reduce any negative environmental impact in relation to the processes and procedures operating within their area and across the wider business, e.g. reduction of waste, recycling, etc.
• Any other reasonable duties as required

Skills

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Budget management

Quality standards

Decision making

Continuous improvement

Communication

Training/coaching

Education

Chemical/Food Hygiene qualification

Hygiene qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pilgrim'S Europe is seeking a Hygiene Manager to lead night and day hygiene operations at Ruskington. You will drive safety, manage the cleaning schedule, and develop a high-performing team while collaborating with Technical and Engineering to improve GMP and site performance.

The role focuses on product integrity, cost-efficient processes, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities for KPI tracking and staff development. A strong hygiene background and leadership are essential.