Hygiene Supervisor- Food

Found Food & Drink; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supervisory role in established site

Hands-on leadership in manufacturing

Audit exposure and readiness

Professional development opportunities

Close collaboration with Production/QA

Job summary

Found Food & Drink in London is seeking an experienced Hygiene Supervisor to lead a hands-on Hygiene team in a busy food manufacturing site in West London. You will report to the Hygiene Manager and ensure cleaning standards, scheduling and audits are delivered to high standards.

Join a proactive team focused on continuous improvement, ready for customer and external audits with opportunities to develop your leadership skills and manage resources effectively on site.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Hygiene Supervisor or Hygiene Team Leader in food manufacturing is essential.
• Strong understanding of hygiene standards, cleaning procedures and GMP in food production.
• Good knowledge of cleaning chemicals, COSHH, and safe cleaning procedures.
• Experience supervising, motivating and developing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of hygiene audits, cleaning schedules, documentation and customer audit requirements.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with ability to coordinate resources.

Responsibilities

• Support the Hygiene Manager with day-to-day running of the Hygiene department and maintain cleaning standards.
• Supervise, motivate and develop Hygiene Operatives and allocate responsibilities.
• Plan and coordinate hygiene schedules, staffing levels and resources to meet needs.
• Lead site preparation for customer and external audits, including unannounced visits.
• Carry out regular hygiene inspections and audits; implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate cleaning activities with Production, Quality and Engineering teams.
• Maintain accurate cleaning schedules, hygiene records and reports.
• Monitor hygiene KPIs and drive improvements in cleaning effectiveness.
• Assist in training and development of Hygiene Operatives.
• Oversee external cleaning contractors and pest control management.
• Ensure proper use of cleaning chemicals and COSHH compliance.

Skills

Hygiene supervision

Team leadership

Food manufacturing

Audit readiness

COSHH knowledge

Microsoft Word

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Working Pattern: Sunday to Thursday | 7:00am - 3:30pm | Site-based | London

A well-established food manufacturing business producing a range of delicious ambient products is looking to appoint a Hygiene Supervisor to join its team in West London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Hygiene Supervisor or Hygiene Team Leader who enjoys being hands-on, leading a team and maintaining high standards within a busy food manufacturing environment.

Reporting directly to the Hygiene Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the Hygiene department, ensuring cleaning schedules are delivered effectively, hygiene standards are consistently maintained and the site remains ready for customer and external audits.

Working closely with Production, Quality and Engineering, you'll take responsibility for planning resources, supporting and developing your team, driving improvements and ensuring hygiene activities are completed efficiently and to the highest standards.

This role would suit a proactive, organised and confident leader who enjoys being close to the factory operation, solving problems and getting the best out of their team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the Hygiene Manager with the day-to-day running of the Hygiene department, ensuring cleaning standards and operational requirements are consistently achieved
• Supervise, motivate and develop Hygiene Operatives, allocating responsibilities and ensuring the team is working effectively
• Plan and coordinate hygiene schedules, staffing levels and resources to meet operational requirements
• Take a leading role in planning and preparing the site for customer and external audits, including unannounced visits
• Carry out regular hygiene inspections and audits, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are completed
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to coordinate cleaning activities, production shutdowns and equipment cleaning
• Maintain accurate cleaning schedules, hygiene records, training documentation and departmental reports
• Monitor hygiene performance against agreed KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve cleaning effectiveness and efficiency
• Support the training and development of Hygiene Operatives, ensuring cleaning procedures and standards are clearly understood
• Oversee external cleaning contractors and support the management of pest control activities
• Ensure cleaning chemicals and equipment are used correctly, maintaining appropriate standards and COSHH requirements
• Deputise for the Hygiene Manager when required, taking ownership of departmental activities and priorities

What's In It for You

• A key supervisory position within an established food manufacturing business
• The opportunity to lead and develop a Hygiene team within a busy manufacturing environment
• Work closely with an experienced Hygiene Manager and gain exposure to wider departmental responsibilities
• A varied, hands-on role combining people management, operational planning, auditing and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to contribute to hygiene performance and help drive standards across the manufacturing site

Your Background

• Previous experience as a Hygiene Supervisor, Hygiene Team Leader within food manufacturing is essential
• Strong understanding of hygiene standards, cleaning procedures and good manufacturing practices within food production
• Good knowledge of cleaning chemicals, COSHH requirements and safe cleaning procedures
• Experience supervising, motivating and developing teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Understanding of hygiene audits, cleaning schedules, documentation and customer audit requirements
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to coordinate resources and manage competing priorities
• A practical, hands-on approach with the flexibility to support the team when required
• Confident communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across Production, Quality and Engineering
• Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to identify issues, recommend solutions and drive improvements
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and a genuine commitment to maintaining high standards

Join a Business That Invests in You

This is a great opportunity to join an established food manufacturing business where Hygiene plays an important role in maintaining operational standards and supporting the wider manufacturing team.

You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day hygiene activities, develop your leadership skills and work closely with the Hygiene Manager to continually improve standards and team performance.

If you're an experienced Hygiene Supervisor or Team Leader who enjoys being hands-on, leading people and making a real difference within a busy manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.