Hygiene Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent, full-time

Team development

Ongoing training

Supportive environment

Continuous improvement initiatives

Job summary

Omega is seeking a Hygiene Supervisor to lead cleaning and sanitation across production, warehouse and support areas in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment in the UK. You will ensure tasks align with schedules and food safety standards, monitor performance, and drive improvements.

The role entails supervising a team, training staff, and coordinating audits with Quality and Engineering teams. Experience in HACCP/GMP, COSHH, and cleaning chemicals management is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing sanitation and hygiene supervision.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety systems.
• Ability to train and develop hygiene teams.
• Experience with cleaning chemicals, COSHH, and sanitation standards.
• Strong leadership, planning and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights/weekends.
• Proven track record with audits and corrective actions.
• Experience with BRCGS/ISO22000 standards.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Organisational

Communication

Flexibility

Auditing

Education

Food Safety Level 3

HACCP certification

COSHH training

Internal auditing qualification

Job description

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.

• 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)

• 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
• 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 Hygiene Lead
• Hygiene Chargehand
• Facilities Hygiene Supervisor