Hygiene Supervisor

Branston Potatoes; Grantham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Enhanced pension

Life insurance

Critical Illness Cover

Health and well-being initiatives

Family fun events

Job summary

Branston Potatoes is seeking a motivated Hygiene Supervisor to lead day-to-day hygiene operations at our Branston site, with a night shift from 10pm to 7am, Tuesday to Saturday. You will drive food safety standards and develop the hygiene team.

You will monitor KPIs, manage third-party contracts, and collaborate with Production and Engineering to deliver continuous improvement in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Previous hygiene experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading a team or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene best practice and allergen control.
• Good cross-functional communication with Production and Engineering teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Implement the site hygiene strategy focusing on quality and continuous improvement.
• Lead hygiene teams on day and night shifts and develop staff.
• Monitor hygiene performance, KPIs, and deep cleans for compliance.
• Ensure a safe working environment per SH&E standards.
• Manage third-party hygiene contracts and supplier performance.
• Plan workload to meet deadlines and business priorities.
• Support personal development and training as required.
• Carry out other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Team leadership

Hygiene management

Food safety

Allergen control

Communication

FMCG experience

Job description

Job Description

Hygiene Supervisor

Location - Onsite, Branston

Salary - £38,000

Shift Pattern Information

Tuesday to Saturday: 10pm to 7am

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated Hygiene Supervisor with operational hygiene experience who is looking to take the next step in their career. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading teams, driving standards, and working closely with site operations in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

In this role, you will lead day-to-day hygiene operations, support and develop team leaders, and help deliver high standards of food safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Implement the site hygiene strategy, focusing on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement

Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to hygiene teams on day and night shifts to ensure high levels of engagement, development, and performance

Deliver a site-wide hygiene vision covering food safety, health and safety, environmental standards, and waste management

Monitor, audit, and review hygiene performance, KPIs and deep cleans to ensure compliance and drive standards beyond expectation

Ensure a safe working environment in line with Safety, Health and Environment standards

Manage third-party hygiene contracts and drive supplier performance improvements

Take ownership of team performance, training, and development

Ensure all company Health & Safety and Hygiene rules are followed at all times

Plan and prioritise workload effectively to meet agreed deadlines and business priorities

Support personal development and participate in training where required

Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by management

Skills and Qualifications

Previous hygiene experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment (essential)

Experience leading a team or stepping into a supervisory role (essential)

Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene best practice, and allergen control

Good communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with Production and Engineering teams

Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

In return you will receive:

• Competitive pay
• Enhanced pension
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness Cover
• Health and well-being initiatives
• Family fun events