Hygiene Shift Lead – Food Safety & Continuous Improvement

Panku Food; Acton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprentice program

Wellbeing support

Annual bonus

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Private Medical

Discount platform

Food discount

Sustainability initiatives

Japan trip

Job summary

Taiko, a leading UK sushi and prepared meals manufacturer, is seeking a Hygiene Shift Manager to lead hygiene operations in a fast-paced facility. You will drive hygiene standards, train and develop the shift team, coordinate with engineering and production, and ensure readiness for customer audits.

This role offers 4 on, 4 off shift pattern (days and nights) and a path to grow through apprenticeship programs, with discretionary bonus and extensive wellbeing benefits.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the shift hygiene team to ensure all cleaning schedules are completed effectively.
• Driving continuous improvement of hygiene standards, procedures and practices in line with legislation, customer requirements and industry best practice.
• Supporting engineering teams during planned preventative maintenance and assisting production teams with line start-up following deep cleans.
• Delivering training and developing team capability to maximise flexibility and performance.
• Working closely with chemical and equipment suppliers to optimise cleaning processes and drive innovation.
• Building strong relationships with Production, Engineering, Quality and NPD teams to ensure effective communication and operational excellence.
• Responding to audit findings and ensuring corrective actions are completed within agreed timescales.
• Preparing and presenting hygiene documentation, including training records and chemical data sheets, during customer audits and visits.
• Supporting announced and unannounced customer audits and ensuring the team is fully prepared.
• Ensuring compliance with Quality Management Systems and Health & Safety procedures.
• Creating a positive, engaging and high-performing team culture
• Must be able to work 4 on, 4 off (days and nights)

Job description

Taiko, a leading UK sushi and prepared meals manufacturer, is seeking a Hygiene Shift Manager to lead hygiene operations in a fast-paced facility. You will drive hygiene standards, train and develop the shift team, coordinate with engineering and production, and ensure readiness for customer audits.

This role offers 4 on, 4 off shift pattern (days and nights) and a path to grow through apprenticeship programs, with discretionary bonus and extensive wellbeing benefits.