Hygiene Shift Lead - Food Safety & Continuous Improvement

In The News; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

In The News is seeking an experienced Hygiene Shift Manager/Team Leader for our Greater Manchester site in day shifts. You will report to the Hygiene Manager and lead a team to deliver high hygiene standards across production areas and facilities.

The ideal candidate will have food manufacturing hygiene experience, people leadership, and HACCP/COSHH knowledge. IOSH qualification or willingness to achieve it is expected, with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance.

Qualifications

• Hygiene experience within a food manufacturer.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• IOSH qualification or willingness to work towards it, plus HACCP & food hygiene knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hygiene standards across the site meeting customer requirements.
• Manage and train the hygiene team to complete cleaning to schedule and standard.
• Oversee facilities including offices, production areas, yards and external areas.
• Measure hygiene standards and allocate resources for maximum effectiveness.
• Ensure COSHH compliance and coordinate subcontracted services.
• Drive continuous improvement in hygiene efficiency and sustainability.

Skills

Hygiene management

People management

Leadership

Communication skills

COSHH

Education

IOSH qualification or willing to work towards

HACCP & food hygiene

Job description

In The News is seeking an experienced Hygiene Shift Manager/Team Leader for our Greater Manchester site in day shifts. You will report to the Hygiene Manager and lead a team to deliver high hygiene standards across production areas and facilities.

The ideal candidate will have food manufacturing hygiene experience, people leadership, and HACCP/COSHH knowledge. IOSH qualification or willingness to achieve it is expected, with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance.