Hygiene Supervisor

Omega Plc; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development opportunities

Team-focused environment

Job summary

Omega Plc is recruiting a Hygiene Supervisor for our Wrexham site. You will lead cleaning and sanitation across production, warehouse and support areas to maintain top food safety standards.

You will manage a team of hygiene operatives, schedule workloads, and drive continuous improvements in cleaning practices and efficiency. This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have supervising or leading a hygiene/sanitation team in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety systems.
• Experience with cleaning processes, chemicals, and sanitation standards.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends or nights if required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all cleaning and sanitation activities across production, warehouse, and support areas.
• Ensure hygiene tasks follow schedules, procedures and food safety standards.
• Monitor hygiene performance and take corrective action where required.
• Manage safe use, storage and handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Supervise, train and develop a team of hygiene operatives with clear expectations.
• Plan and allocate workload, manage staffing levels and monitor performance.
• Conduct routine hygiene inspections and verification checks with accurate records.
• Support internal, customer and third-party audits.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

HACCP & GMP

Cleaning processes & chemicals

Communication

Shift flexibility

Food safety awareness

Education

Food Safety Level 3

HACCP certification

COSHH training

Internal auditing experience

ISO/BRCGS understanding

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

• 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

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

• 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