Hygiene Supervisor

Staffline; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent position

Leadership opportunity

Training & development

Team-focused environment

Continuous improvement

Job summary

Staffline in Wrexham on-site is seeking a Hygiene Supervisor for its fast-paced food manufacturing site. The role carries a competitive salary of £39,900 and offers stable, full-time employment within a growing business.

You will lead cleaning and sanitation across production, warehouse and support areas, ensure HACCP/GMP compliance, train and mentor hygiene operatives, and drive continuous improvements while supporting internal and external audits.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a hygiene or sanitation team in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and GMP.
• Knowledge of cleaning processes and sanitation standards.
• Leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Flexible to work weekends or nights if required.
• Experience with audits and corrective actions.
• COSHH knowledge and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee cleaning and sanitation across production, warehouse, and support areas.
• Ensure hygiene tasks align with schedules, procedures, and food safety standards.
• Monitor hygiene performance and take corrective action.
• Manage use and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Supervise and develop hygiene operatives, setting clear standards.
• Plan workloads, manage staffing, monitor performance.
• Conduct hygiene inspections and keep accurate records.
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement preventive actions.
• Promote health, safety, housekeeping, PPE, COSHH compliance.
• Carry out risk assessments and support incident investigations.
• Work with Production, Quality, Engineering to resolve issues.
• Drive continuous improvements in cleaning and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

HACCP

GMP

Food safety

Shift flexibility

Cleaning processes

Team supervision

Education

Food Safety Level 3

HACCP certification

COSHH training

Auditing experience

ISO 22000 familiarity

Job description

Hygiene Supervisor

Food Manufacturing

Wrexham (On-site)

£39,900

A well-established and fast-paced food manufacturing business, supplying high-quality products to major retailers across the UK. The site operates to the highest standards of food safety, quality, and efficiency, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and team development.

Responsibilities - Hygiene Supervisor (Food)

• Lead and oversee all cleaning and sanitation activities across production, warehouse, and support areas
• Ensure all hygiene tasks are completed in line with schedules, procedures, and food safety standards
• Monitor hygiene performance across the site and take corrective action where required
• Manage the safe use, storage, and handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Supervise, train, and develop a team of hygiene operatives, setting clear expectations and standards
• Plan and allocate daily workloads, manage staffing levels, and monitor team performance
• Conduct routine hygiene inspections and verification checks, ensuring accurate record-keeping
• Support internal, customer, and third-party audits
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping, including PPE and COSHH compliance
• Carry out risk assessments and support incident investigations
• Work closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve hygiene-related issues
• Identify and drive continuous improvements in cleaning practices, efficiency, and resource use

Experience / Qualifications - Hygiene Supervisor (Food)

Essential:

• Previous experience within a food manufacturing or food processing environment
• Proven experience supervising or leading a hygiene or sanitation team
• Strong understanding of food safety systems, including HACCP and GMP
• Knowledge of cleaning processes, chemicals, and sanitation standards
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends or nights if required

Desirable:

• Food Safety Level 3 (or equivalent)
• HACCP certification
• COSHH training
• Internal auditing experience or qualification
• Experience working to BRCGS, ISO 22000, or similar standards

Benefits - Hygiene Supervisor (Food)

• Competitive salary of £39,900
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to lead and develop a team within a growing business
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive, team-focused working environment
• Exposure to continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Hygiene Supervisor | Hygiene Team Leader | Hygiene Manager (Junior) | Sanitation Supervisor | Hygiene Shift Manager | Cleaning Supervisor (Food Manufacturing) | Hygiene Coordinator | Technical